Elagabal - Heliogabalus
Fragrance notes
Character
Elagabal - Heliogabalus opens with a sharp bite of bergamot and petitgrain that cuts through a creamy gardenia. The wild berries add a tart, slightly bruised sweetness that prevents the white floral from feeling too clean. It is a bright, slightly chaotic entrance that feels alive and unpolished.
The heart shifts into a vintage direction. Turkish rose and cassis create a lush, dark fruitiness that blends with a distinct lipstick accord. That cosmetic powder sits heavily on the skin, giving the fragrance a dusty, retro character that recalls makeup cases and old photographs. It is bold and unapologetically feminine in a traditional way.
Costus and styrax anchor the base with a pungent, almost medicinal woodiness. The saffron adds a dry heat while musk smooths the edges just enough to keep the sharper aromatics from scratching. It is a complex mix of musky, fresh spicy, and green facets that swirl together, leaving a trail that smells of ancient resins and modern eccentricity, a thick cloud of scent that
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