Plant Spirits Splashing Waters by Origins c1992

Estee Lauder's Origins Natural Resources Inc, the all-natural cosmetics and skin care line, introduced "Plant Spirits Splashing Waters" in 1992, which according to press materials, are "fragrance, mood -altering splashes for the body" that "sneak into your subconscious to lift your outlook, quietly alter your vision of yourself and the world around you. Only you are aware that you are wearing them." The group of scents used light, and soothing natural essences that promised not to overwhelm. 

Daria Myers, a marketing vice president at Origins at the time said that the company did a round of market research and it showed that their customers used many unscented products, and "that type of person doesn't like a heavy fragrance, either." She added that "It said a much greater number of women wear fragrance to please themselves, instead of to please a man, which is how it was in the 80s."

Myers explained that the Plant Spirits Splashing Waters were "designed to be doused all over. You can wear them head to toe because they aren't overpowering." 

Four scents were available:

• Spirits of the Forest had notes of woody oils.
• Spirits of the Night had notes of spicy cinnamon, patchouli and cloves.
• Spirits of the Sun had a warm herbal scent.
• Spirits of the Gardens had notes of fresh cut jasmine, violet and leaf geranium

Origins' Plant Spirits Splashing Waters sound like they were ahead of their time, offering a subtle and personal approach to fragrance that catered to a growing preference for lighter scents. It's fascinating how the shift in societal attitudes towards fragrance influenced product development, with a focus on pleasing oneself rather than conforming to external expectations.

It's unfortunate that these scents are now hard to find, as they seem like they would have been a refreshing alternative to the heavier fragrances popular at the time. It's a reminder of how trends in the beauty industry can change rapidly, making it challenging for beloved products to stay on the market.

While I can't provide an image, it's intriguing to imagine the packaging and presentation of these products, which likely reflected the natural and soothing qualities of the scents themselves. If anyone has memories or experiences with Origins' Plant Spirits Splashing Waters, it would be wonderful to hear about them and keep the memory of these unique fragrances alive.