Fischersund FLOTHOLT Eau de Parfum is an atmospheric journey into the cold, dark waters surrounding Iceland, where salt air, weathered leather, evergreen forests, and smoke converge against an endless horizon. Originally created in 2022 to celebrate the Sigur Rós World Tour, FLOTHOLT takes its name from the Icelandic word for the round lifesaving ring used to rescue someone from the water. Fischersund conceived the fragrance as a ritual of hope during difficult times, with the image of a lifebuoy becoming a powerful symbol of survival, rescue, and the possibility of light emerging from darkness.
The fragrance places you somewhere far out at sea. Crisp Sitka spruce and citrus suggest cold air rushing across the water before cypress, mineral salt, and seaweed bring the briny character of the North Atlantic into focus. As the fragrance settles, smoke recalls charred driftwood and fading embers, while ambergris and musk lend warmth and an almost skin-like quality. Fischersund also references weathered leather, fresh air, and salt among the scent's defining elements, creating something that feels rugged, mysterious, and deeply connected to Iceland's elemental landscape.
Why You'll Love It
- Originally created in celebration of the 2022 Sigur Rós World Tour
- Named after the Icelandic lifesaving ring, giving the fragrance a story centered on hope and survival
- Evokes the cold, dark, and wild expanse of the ocean surrounding Iceland
- Combines salty marine notes with coniferous woods, smoke, ambergris, and musk
- Atmospheric and unconventional without becoming a traditional aquatic fragrance
- Hand-crafted in Iceland and wrapped in a cotton bandana illustrated by Fischersund co-founder Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir
Fragrance Profile
Top Notes: Sitka Spruce, Citrus
Heart Notes: Cypress, Salt, Seaweed
Base Notes: Smoke, Ambergris, Musk
Key Elements: Amber, Leather, Fresh Air, Seaweed, Salt, Smoke, Sitka Spruce
Character: Marine, woody, smoky, salty, atmospheric, resinous
FLOTHOLT begins with the sensation of cold air and evergreen trees before moving toward the unmistakable salinity of the sea. Cypress and seaweed create an almost windswept marine heart, while smoke, ambergris, and musk suggest burnt driftwood, fading embers, and weathered materials warmed against the skin. The contrast between darkness and freshness gives the fragrance its haunting beauty.
Product Details
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Brand: Fischersund
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Product Name: FLOTHOLT Eau de Parfum
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Size: 1.7 oz (50 ml)
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Format: Eau de Parfum
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Scent Family: Marine, Woody, Smoky
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Inspiration: Iceland's cold North Atlantic waters and the symbolism of a lifesaving ring
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Presentation: Wrapped in a cotton bandana illustrated by Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir
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Origin: Made in Iceland
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Authenticity: Official Fischersund product
Dark, salty, smoky, and ultimately hopeful, Fischersund FLOTHOLT captures the sensation of floating upon an immense Icelandic sea, with cold air overhead, salt in your hair, burnt driftwood in the distance, and a sliver of light appearing on the horizon.