SIDO Fragrances: Greek Mastiha-Based Scents
A project in San Francisco, CA by Dimitrios Florakis000days
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Ancient Aroma, Modern Launch. Inspired by a story, a saint, and a scent.
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $167
Funded: $27,167 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> Jun 9th (49 days)
Project By: Dimitrios Florakis
Backers: 163
Average Pledge Per Backer: $167
Funded: $27,167 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> Jun 9th (49 days)
Project By: Dimitrios Florakis
$27,167
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 9 @ 03:03 -0400 GMT
54%
of goal
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Latest News
The last minutes, and where you can find us 
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Before I lose you all, I'm sending this out to you right before our deadline. Unless we have literal last-minute backers who will pledge the remaining $22,833 while I'm sending this, our Kickstarter campaign has come to an end, and we did not reach... (Read More)
35 MINUTES LEFT
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm counting down the MINUTES, and I'm having some herbal tea while typing this. We have 35 minutes left of this campaign. It has been a roller coaster of a ride, but it's not over yet! I know most East Coast folks are sleeping right now, but... (Read More)
WE JUST HIT 50% FUNDING!
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Incredible! We just hit 50%! I'm stunned, thankful, amazed, humbled, and stressed all at once. Can we raise the next 50% before midnight? We now have less than 3 hours to fund this project. If we do not reach our goal by our deadline of 11:59 PM... (Read More)
We're down to single digits! ONLY 9 HOURS left!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, As you know, today is our LAST DAY to make SIDO Fragrances a reality. All our fragrances will use the liquid gold of Chios. Crafted by renowned perfumer Dr. Spyros Drosopoulos. Grounding, refreshing, new, and unique. Our average pledge... (Read More)
30 hours left 🏁
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We have only one day left to bring SIDO Fragrances to life. At the time of my writing this, we are 42% funded, and 30 hours away from our deadline, Monday, June 8th 11:59 pm PDT. If we do not reach our 100% goal of $50k by tomorrow... (Read More)
3 days left! We need you now 🌿
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We hit 40% funded this week, and that's because of YOU. Thank you 🙏🏼 But since yesterday, the meter has slowed and we have just 3 days left. This is the moment campaigns are won or lost. You are our most powerful asset. Not ads,... (Read More)
40% surpassed, and 4 days to go!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Happy Thursday! A quick update: We passed 40% funding this morning, thanks to all of you! I wanted to shout out our recent backers who have pledged as Founding Sponsors ($1,000 pledges) and Patrons ($500 and $200 pledges). Your recent... (Read More)
7 days left - We're at 35% and climbing!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Kalo Mina! Wishing you all the best on this first of the month, and a wonderful June. We're currently at 35% funded with 129 backers and $17,790 raised. The momentum is real. The last 5 days have been the strongest of our entire... (Read More)
The ins and outs of Kickstarter
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Family, and Backers, Thank you for your continued support of SIDO Fragrances. I grealy appreciate not just your pledges but also your feedback, input, and enthusiasm. Your feedback has been extremely insightful, and your comments have... (Read More)
We're so close to 30%! Let's keep up the momentum and some brief updates
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, I hope you're enjoying your week! I know I don't normally write on Thursdays, but I wanted to provide a brief update. I'm also hoping to post more regularly as we approach the end of the campaign. First off, we are at 29% and have... (Read More)
Kickstarter extension granted! New deadline of June 8th
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, I'm very happy to share that Kickstarter just granted us a campaign extension! We now have one extra week to bring mastiha fragrances to life. Our new deadline is June 8th 11:59 pm PDT. Please continue to spread the word about our... (Read More)
Only one week left, mastiha featured, and remembering that οι Χιώτες πάνε δυο δυο
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, One week left. That's all we have left. I want to be honest with you as I have tried to be throughout the campaign. But I don't want to be all doom and gloom either. My yiayia would always tell me οι Χιώτες πάνε δυο... (Read More)
Two weeks remaining!
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, family, and friends, Exactly two weeks remain. That's all the time we have left to bring SIDO Fragrances to life. And I'm locked in. Ask anyone I know. I'm working day and night to make sure I give this my all. For my yiayia. For... (Read More)
Halfway point and week 3 update
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear family, friends, and supporters, On May 14th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast day of St. Isidoros of Chios, the early Christian martyr whose story inspired the name SIDO. He was a young man who gave everything for his faith, and because... (Read More)
2 weeks down and only a few more to go...
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, family, and supporters, Χριστός Ανέστη! I want to start this week 2 update with a genuine thank you. This is a deeply personal venture for me. It's for the love of mastiha, in honor of my yiayia, and out of a deep love for the... (Read More)
10% funded! A checkpoint for SIDO Fragrances
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear family, friends, and supporters, I am thrilled to share that as of this weekend, SIDO Fragrances is officially 10% funded! Thank you so much for pledging and for your support! We hit and surpassed $5,000 last night, just as I was entering The... (Read More)
SIDO Fragrances is now live on Kickstarter!
April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are live and so excited to bring our project to Kickstarter. From now until June 1st, our goal is to raise $50,000 on Kickstarter to bring these scents to life. If we reach our funding target, our initial scents will be available: Sweet &... (Read More)
Launching TOMORROW 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! Set your alarms! Tomorrow, we launch SIDO Fragrances exclusively here on Kickstarter. 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT. We'll have our Reward Tiers visible, and you can pre-order your favorite fragrances. Spread the... (Read More)
SIDO Fragrances is launching on Kickstarter
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! As we celebrate the joyous Resurrection and Orthodox Easter, I am very excited to share some major news with you. After months of development, SIDO Fragrances is officially launching on... (Read More)
Behind the Scenes and Post-Pascha Launch
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This Lent has been quiet, but so much has been going on behind the scenes. We've been researching, growing our audience, and finalizing logistics before our Kickstarter launch. As we inch closer to Pascha (otherwise known as Orthodox Easter), we're... (Read More)
I'm blown away by the love - SIDO Fragrances Pre-Launch Party Recap
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Friday's event was truly delightful and memorable. SIDO Fragrances has been a labor of love from the beginning. Love of heritage, love of Greek customs and traditions, and love of mastiha. But all of the love truly shone through at this event. This... (Read More)
Save the Date for Mastiha Reimagined: A Sensory First Experience
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
SIDO Fragrances Presents Mastiha Reimagined: A Sensory First Experience Friday, February 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm in San Francisco. Exact Location To Be Announced. Experience the Liquid Gold of Chios Before we take SIDO Fragrances to Kickstarter, we... (Read More)
Starting now
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
After 2 years of musing, conversations, and connections, our project is on the tarmac and almost ready for take off. Last year, I contacted and met with Bay Area perfumers who led me to Dr. Spyros. He and I communicated over email and then video call... (Read More)
SIDO Fragrances Overview
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
SIDO FragrancesA legacy in a bottle. A tear, a prayer, a breeze off the Aegean. What is SIDO?SIDO Fragrances is a new fragrance house inspired by Greek mastiha, the rare resin known as "the tears of Chios". SIDO treats scent as cultural storytelling,... (Read More)
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