Fischersund: Handmade Fragrance from Iceland

Fischersund is one of the most distinctive fragrance brands we carry, and one of the least well known outside Iceland — which is precisely why it's worth your attention. Founded in Reykjavík, the brand handcrafts every product using herbs and botanicals harvested from the Icelandic wilderness, working with the landscape rather than against it. The result is a range of scents that feel genuinely elemental — cold air, dark earth, wild flora — quite unlike anything produced by conventional fragrance houses. The numbered perfumes (No. 8, No. 23, No. 54, No. 101) each have their own distinct character and reward exploration, while the Skammdegi and Langdegi discovery sets are the ideal starting point if you're new to the brand.

Alongside the perfumes, the collection includes incense sticks and cones, home spray scents, essential perfume oils, and scented candles — all made to the same exacting standard. The Jöklalykt personal fragrance and the Faux Flora discovery set represent the more collectible end of the range. If you're looking for a gift that will genuinely surprise someone, or simply want to bring something rare and considered into your home, this is where to start.