In the early Greek language, ‘nostos’ referred to a longing to return home, often after a long journey or battle. Over time, the word evolved and began to be associated with sweetness. It’s from the root word nostos that we get the term nostalgia.

Nostos is a sensory company harnessing the complex sweetness of nostalgia by celebrating a homecoming to memory through fragrance. Employing the efforts of renowned perfumer Marissa Zappas, the central project of Nostos is to reimagine familiar sensory experiences as wearable scents that connect us to the past, to memory, and to each other.

Our Team

Founder - Jackie Mayol

Perfumer - Marissa Zappas

Design - Special Offer, Inc.

Website - As Is Studio

Location

New York, NY

Our Ethos

Nostos reflects the internal conflict that comes with the striking sensation of nostalgia. The sweetness and sadness of memory dancing together within the mind. These fragrances are an invitation to savor the beauty of remembrance, even when it’s subtly shadowed by the complicated emotions of change.

Our Process

Our first three fragrances were brought to life by renowned perfumer Marissa Zappas. Nostos founder, Jackie Mayol, presented hyper specific memory concepts to Zappas with the intention of encapsulating these formative moments beyond a typical journal entry, photo, or fleeting thought. The fragrances Zappas creates form a new sensory layer to elevate these precious memories. 

FAQS

Can I order samples?

  • As of now, we don't sell individual samples. We do have discovery sets for purchase here online or available at our stockists.

Do you ship to all states in the US?

  • We ship to all states with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii, but we are working to have our fragrances available there soon.

Do you accept international orders?

  • We only ship domestically within the US at the moment, but we're working to have our fragrances available internationally very soon.

Are your products tested on animals? Are your products vegan?

  • We do not test on animals and our products are animal-derived ingredient free.

Do you accept returns?

  • All fragrances are final sale and cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged.
  • In the rare of event of receiving a damaged or incorrect item, please contact us at hello@nostosworld.com.