High-Desert-Breeze

A dry, “moving” scent of sage, hot rock, and juniper berries. Characterized by low humidity, which allows volatile resins to travel further and smell “sharper” than in the valley.

Smith Rock State Park

High desert cathedral. Smells of sun-baked dust and bitter juniper. Scent Profile: High-Desert-Breeze, Juniper-Berry.

The Oregon Scent trail is is a project of sensory preservation curated by Oregon Olfactory Arts. In a loud world, we invite the travelers to the quietest corners of the Pacific Northwest—where the air remains a masterpiece.