PATCHOULI OF THE UNDERWORLD

Patchouli of the Underworld by Kevin Mathys

" A dark and mysterious patchouli fragrance."

Mysterious, magnetic, unforgettable

Patchouli of the Underworld is an unapologetically dark fragrance. It opens with a riot of spices, black and pink peppers, richly combined with lighter touches of mandarin and the opulent kiss of cistus. The scent is earthy and raw, giving the feeling of having ventured into a hidden kingdom, whilst glints of luminescence from precious stones glitter against a darker surface.

Patchouli, warm and embracing, is joined by a forceful leather in the heart of the scent and the vivacious spice of carnation. Thick, waxy leaves push their way through the darkness and gloom, bringing life to the deepest of Pluto’s chambers.

The base of Patchouli of the Underworld twists towards a warm, animalic, deep tone. The labdanum offers a complex, sophisticated feel, whilst the styrax adds hints of sweetness and spice. Castoreum rounds out the composition with a resonant purr.

Pluto’s place in the Roman pantheon was as the ruler of the underworld. Not only was this the final destination for the fallen, but also deep earth, a mysterious place of wealth and resources that was abundant with precious jewels, oil, minerals and resources.

It is into Pluto’s lair that we venture with Patchouli of the Underworld, to see the beauty of glittering underground caverns, to walk in the steps that Persephone took as she ventured deep into the earth, and to feel the press of the shadows that are as dark and deep as panther’s fur.

This perfume was created with Persephone’s Patchouli as a pair. Two perfumers explored the central note of patchouli through their own unique viewpoints whilst using the story of Pluto and Persephone as the inspiration.

Perfumer quote from Kevin Mathys:
“The idea was to build a dark patchouli, with a furry texture, as dark and sumptuous as a panther’s fur.

“It starts with pink and black pepper blended with citruses (bergamot and mandarin) to create a fresh dark top note enhancing the camphor notes of patchouli.

“I played with a suede leather accord of mate absolute, birch and added a smoky twist with cade and rich smoked precious woods to create a synergy between the resins and the woods and strengthen the character of the musk. I softened that with a blend of cistus, labdanum extracts and other amber materials to give the furry and smooth signature. Drops of carnation (with a spicy rose character) and other floral elements enrich the fragrance to give it depth and structure.” Kévin Mathys

Top - Cistus, black pepper, pink pepper, mandarin

Heart - Patchouli, leather, carnation

Base - Labdanum, styrax, castoreum

Patchouli of the Underworld is cruelty-free. This fragrance contains elements derived from beeswax.

Ingredients: Linalool, Coumarin, Benzophenone-2, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Limonene, Citral.

All of our fragrances are Pure Parfum/Extrait and have excellent projection and longevity.