Top: Bergamot, Grape, Ivy
Mid: Grapefruit, Rose Water
Base: Sandalwood, Musk

Inspired by the preserved rose that Alistair gives to us from Lothering. Titled “Rose of Lothering”.

A soft rose water scent supported by subtle citrus and herbs.

Top: Soft Citrus, Cypress, Black Pepper
Mid: Hinoki, Balsam, Olibanum, Cypriol, Oakmoss
Base: Resin, Leather, Labdanum, Patchouli, Smoke

Inspired by the inevitable end of Dragon Age 2, where Anders blows up the Kirkwall Chantry.

Smoke, Woody, Leather.

Top: Pomegranate, Davana
Mid: Peppercorn, Cedar, Amber
Base: Patchouli, Musk

Inspired by wanting something warm and vibrant but still communicated strength. It’s clear, to the point, and alludes to her hardworking honest nature.

Androgynous, Red Fruit, Rustic Spice.

Top: Benzoin, Coconut Milk
Middle: Mango, Sun-dried Fruits, Honey-like Dates, Coconut, Sandalwood
Base: Coconut Milk, Sugar, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amyris, Santal

My inspiration was a scent that would be as bright and playful as Bellara while still having undercurrents of something calm and comforting to tie to her brother and how she can lock in when the time calls for it.

Tropical, Milky.

Top: Bergamot, Sherry, Lime
Mid: Whiskey, Oud, Wood
Base: Cedarwood

Inspired by a more traditional masculine boozy scent, I wanted the impression of someone who had been through a lot but was still hanging on.

Boozy, Citrus, Wood.

Top: Plum, Orange, Cherry, Green Leaves
Middle: Violet, Cinnamon, Lavender
Base: Cedar, Vanilla, Musk

Inspired by Cassanda’s secret love of romance books. I wanted something that gave sensual romance book vibes.

Fruity, Spice, Warm.

Top: Cream, Banana, Lemon Peel, Walnut
Middle: Marshmallow, Vanilla, Nutmeg
Base: Pie Crust, Sugar, Tonka

Inspired by Cole’s innocence, sweetness, and desire to help. A realistic banana scent reminded me of his sweetness without being overly so, showing the genuine want to help underneath.

Banana, Cream, Spices.

Top: Caramel
Mid: Sea Salt, Apricot
Base: Vanilla, Musk

Inspired by his warm and sweet personality and his desire to protect.

Gourmand.

Top: Blackberry, Quince, White Grapefruit, Honey, Green Tea, Red Currant
Middle: Lavender, Black Leather, Alcohol
Bottom: White Musk, Cacao, Sandalwood, Black Vanilla

Inspired by the travel Wardens do while helping, nights spent drink mead with fellow wardens, picking blackberries as snacks during the day, and the scent of leather armor.

Masculine, Boozy, Blackberry.

Top: Citrus, Cranberry
Middle: Vanilla Custard, Champagne
Base: Violets, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk, Praline

Inspired by the sophistication of Tevinter and Dorian’s own fine tastes.

Fruity, Bubbly, Creamy.

Top: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Citrus
Middle: Chilled Air, Spicy Cardamom, Tobacco Leaf
Base: Wet Soil, Decaying Leaves, Warm Sweet Woods

Inspire by the fact he is the elven god of vengeance and the sun, I wanted the impression of sunlight and nature being corrupted by the blight. Thus the decaying leaves and warm woods to give that uncanny feeling.

Citrus, Earthy, Decay.

Top: Leather, Allspice
Middle: Teakwood, Tobacco Leaves, Clove, Marigolds
Base: Sandalwood, Peppercorn, Amber, Incense Resin

Inspired by Emmrich’s vocation at the Mourn Watch. I wanted notes that would connct to funeral rites and death such as incense and ash. Marigold was also very intentional for it’s connection to death and serves as a reminder of the continuity of life and the eternal connection shared with departed loved ones.

Incense, Marigold, Spiced Woods.

Top: Bergamot, Spearmint
Mid: Lavender, Sage, Rosemary
Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Apple, Sea Salt

Inspired by Fenris’s activities after Dragon Age 2 traversing the coasts between Thedas and Tevinter taking out blood mages and saving elven slaves. Coastal herbs, the ocean air, and easy to carry food as he travels.

Coastal Herbs, Ozonic, Subtle Fruit.

Top: Matcha, Moss
Middle: Cardamom, Milk, Lily, Cyclamen, Cinnamon Bark
Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber, Musk, Sandalwood

Inspired by her being the the elven goddess of guides and navigation and often called the Mother of the Halla. I wanted that connection to nature while having that twisted aspect to represent it being turned by the blight.

Earthy, Spices, Milk.

Top: Goji Berry, Ozone, Cranberry, Tangerine
Middle: Ripe Mango
Base: Tarocco Orange, Bitter Orange

Inspired by Iron Bull’s home of Par Vollen. Par Vollen is the homeland of the Qunari. It is a tropical island chain covered mostly by rainforests and jungles. I chose fruits that were more specially tropical in nature.

Tropical, Orange, Mango.

Top: Lime, Mango
Mid: Dill, Green Figs, Coconut, Pineapple
Base: Coconut Milk, Tonka, Cream, Fern, Cedarwood, Musk

Inspired by Isabela’s home of Rivain, located on a peninsula, it is almost wholly surrounded by water and only connected to neighboring Antiva by a land bridge. It made me think tropical and fresh greens while giving that impression of fun and freedom that is central to Isabela.

Tropical, Green, Cream.

Top: Dutch Chocolate, Black Cherry, Pear Leaf, Bergamot
Mid: Whipped Milk, Dark Chocolate
Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Praline

Inspired by the fact that Josephine, as a diplomatic advisor and emissary, and we see her receive gifts from other diplomats or connections. Thus, I wanted to imagine her receiving chocolate covered cherries as a gift.

Gourmand, Chocolate, Cherry.

Top: Aloe, Agave, Cucumber, Mineral Water
Middle: Cactus Flower, Chrysanthemum, Green Floral, Green Leaves, Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe
Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Driftwood, Sheer Leather

Inspired by the fact she is a scout and her room in Veilguard, I could only imagine the plethora of things Harding has seen and experienced. I wanted something fresh, green, and maybe slightly herbal or woody.

Fresh, Green, Melon.

Top: Bergamot, Ozone, Eucalyptus
Middle: Amber, Heliotrope, Lavender, White Lily
Base: Frankincense/Olibanum, Myrrh, Oud, Powder, Amber, Patchouli

Inspire by Leliana’s time at the Chantry, her continued faith in the Maker, and her favorite flower which is Andraste’s Grace.

Incense and Floral.

Top: Coffee, Cinnamon, Peppercorn
Middle: Sugar, Cream, Black Cardamom, Ginger, Blood Orange
Base: Cream, Coffee, Tonka Bean, Chestnut, Wood, Warm Leather

Inspired by Lucanis’s love of coffee and cooking as well as his leather armor. I choose Blood Orange specifically as a fun little joke/nod to his job as an assassin.

Coffee, Blood Orange, Spices, Leather.

Top: Lavender, Ink, Library
Middle: Early Grey, Steamed Milk, Oolong Tea, Jasmine
Base: Vanilla Syrup, Patchouli, Vetiver, Tonka Bean

Inspired by Manfred helping Emmrich, bringing him tea, books, scrolls, and days/nights spend keeping Emmrich company while he studies.

Tea, Paper, Ink.

Top: Toasted Walnut, Sweet Hay, Ozone
Mid: Brome Hay, Alfalfa, Clover
Base: Sandalwood, Earth, Moss, Amber

Inspired by Merrill’s home and love of elven history, I could easily imagine her snacking on nuts while resting on hay in the warm outdoors with a book in hand.

Nutty, Earthy, Subtle Natural Sweetness.

Top: Amaretto
Middle: Tonka Bean, Dark Cherry, Osmanthus
Base: Amber, Musk, Oud, Smoked Woods

Inspired by the fact that Morrigan is constantly keeping secrets and a woman of mystery. I wanted notes that alluded to that mystery and that underlining sweetness to those she deems worthy.

Cherry, Smoked Woods, Amber.

Top: Bergamot, Spruce, Fruit
Heart: Peppermint, Floral, Champagne Bubbles
Base: Vanilla, Green, Musk

Inspired by Neve’s ice magic and clear logical mind. I chose notes that gave cooling impressions.

Bergamot, Champagne/Bubbly, Cooling.

Top: Lemon, Strawberry, Blueberry, Apple, Raspberry
Middle: Butter, Sugar, Honey, Cinnamon
Base: Vanilla, Bourbon, Smoke, Oak, Caramel

Inspired by Sera’s fun and mischievous personality and her love of taverns. Slight boozy notes to allude to the tavern and fun bright fruits and sweetness for Sera herself.

Berry, Boozy, Vanilla. Boozy Gourmand.

Top: Sage, Moss
Middle: Labdanum, Oak, Forest
Base: Leather, Tobacco Leaves, Amber, Vanilla Sugar

Inspired by Ancient Elvhenan, the fade, and his love of Orlesian frilly cakes. I wanted something earthy/woody that gave the impression of something being slight off or different to link to the fade. With it warming into sweet vanilla sugar to allude to his sweet tooth.

Oakmoss/Earthy, Sweet Leather, Vanilla.

Top: Anise, Saffron
Middle: Blackberry, Black Currant, Basil, Ground Coffee, Cinnamon Sticks, Piloncillo
Base: Fennel, Dark Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Milky, Caramel, Chocolate

Inspired by his connection to Lucanis but with a darker edge/twist considering he is a demon. Coffee remained an important element to me but the boozy edge I felt helped give it that twist.

Coffee, Boozy Gourmand.

Top: Cloves, Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom
Middle: Bamboo, Green Leaves, Dragon's Blood Resin, Chestnut, Guaiac Wood, Juniper
Base: Moss, Chrysanthemum, Amber, Peru Balsam, Cashmere

Inspired by their home of Rivain and their ability to breathe fire. Traditional dragon’s blood resin was a scent I wanted to allude to their dragon lineage, smoky fire notes for their fire breathing, and fresh greens like bamboo to connect to Rivain.

Green, Dragon’s Blood, Smoky.

Top: Cinnamon, Clove
Middle: Pear
Base: Sugary Nectar, Brandy, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber

Inspired by his time spent in “The Hanged Man” or taverns in general and his crossbow Bianca. Boozy notes, pear being the tavern food treat I wanted to focus on, and woods that could allude to Bianca.

Pear, Boozy, Wood.

Top: Fig, Citrus, Water Lily
Mid: Vanilla, Cream, Iris
Base: Patchouli, Amber

Inspired by Vivienne’s sophisticated and elegant nature as someone significant in Orlesian Court. Figs became a focus for me to allude to this sophistication while having it still come off as natural as if done without any effort.

Fig, Amber, Bare Skin.

Top: Blackberry
Mid: Black Grapes
Base: Bourbon, Brandy, Sweet Vanilla

Inspired by Zevran’s character specific gift “Rare Antivan Brandy”. Brandies are a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit juice or wine and it is most commonly made from grapes. So blackberry and grape with boozy notes became the focus.

Fruity, Boozy.