Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were free and independent states. Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the document boldly proclaimed that all people are created equal and possess unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It marked the birth of a new nation founded on the principles of self-government and individual liberty.

More than a declaration of separation from Great Britain, the document became one of the most influential statements of human rights and representative government in history. Its ideals have inspired generations of Americans and countless movements for freedom around the world, making it one of the most enduring documents ever written.

Parchment was chosen to honor the document that changed history. Warm notes of aged parchment, cedar, and antique leather evoke the timeless character of the handwritten Declaration, creating a fragrance that celebrates the courage, vision, and enduring ideals upon which the United States was founded.