Wtorek, 28 czerwiec 2022, 11:36
Nuty głowy: aldehydy, cywet, cytryna.
Nuty serca: lotos, czerwone wino, śliwka.
Nuty bazy: kadzidło, mirra, benzoes, labdanum, amber, mech dębowy, styraks, rodzynka, piżmo, cedr, galbanum, olej jałowcowy.
Perfumiarz: Sultan Pasha.
Premiera: lipiec 2022.
Cytat:Zoologist continues to expand its menagerie of wildlife-themed perfumes – this time celebrating the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb with Sacred Scarab.
During an in-depth interview with perfumer Sultan Pasha, he relates the way in which the composition was created for the house. He recalls: "…we settled on Sacred Scarab as we both realised that so much could be explored with this creature. I have been a fan of Egyptology since I was a kid, avidly reading about mummies and their tombs after learning about the boy king, Pharaoh Tutankhamen. This project provided me with an opportunity to delve in deeper and learn much more about one of my favourite subjects!
He describes Sacred Scarab as a ‘modern floral chypre, but with ancient roots’. The bright, light, modern opening is built around a blue lotus accord, a flower which was revered in ancient Egypt. "
Pasha explains: "… the sacred scarab was associated with the divine manifestation of the early morning sun, Khepri, who was believed to roll the sun disc over the eastern horizon at daybreak."
Sacred Scarab sample.pngThe later stages feature his recreation of kyphi, the ancient Egyptian incense, which was rolled into balls and would contain honey, raisins, frankincense, myrrh, galbanum, styrax, cassia, labdanum, benzoin, juniper and cedarwood, along with wine as a binding agent. A plum accord brings it all together. "When I was composing The Sacred Scarab I had the intention of making the composition as regal as possible, something that even Cleopatra would be proud to wear… fit for a Queen." adds Pasha.