James Heeley Perfumes Perfumes.

James Heeley is a British-born, Paris-based designer whose fragrance house has become known for restrained, materials-first minimalism, think incense, sea salt, cool leather, herbal cologne. The 20 live pieces on Scendira average .98 and are overwhelmingly unisex (16 of 20). Family split: Fresh (11), Floral (4), Woody (3), a clear "fresh-with-depth" identity. Prices span $38.99-$285.60 (average $68), with a serious-niche cologne anchor pushing the top end. Standout live pieces: Phoenician Leather ($52.65,.46, smoky incense wrapped in warm leather honey), Eau Sacrée ($52.65,.25, smoky incense resin, rose and earthy patchouli), Cologne Officinale ($281.97,.23, herbal shower gel, basil and rosemary on cool air), Cardinal ($38.99,.21, smoky linen warmed by incense resin) and Sel Marin ($38.99,.11, sea-breeze air, lemony dockside freshness). Heeley is the answer for a materials-forward niche that isn't showy.

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A British-born, Paris-based designer whose fragrance house is known for restrained, materials-first minimalism.

Smoky incense wrapped in warm leather honey (.46, $52.65), the standout live piece.

Heeley's smoky incense-and-linen composition (.21, $38.99), the entry into the incense trio.

Yes, 20 of 20 live pieces are formulated unisex.

$38.99-$285.60 on Scendira, averaging $68.