Haunted Rose

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HAUNTED ROSE

Crafted from the DNA of the extinct Macrostylis villosa subspecies 1 + 2, Haunted Rose revives the divine essence of these lost blooms as an alluring fine fragrance. As you step into a world of mystique, your senses are awakened by sultry spice, grounding you in a sense of unwavering empowerment.

Haunted Rose Perfume & Primer Holiday Set

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Haunted Rose Home & Body Holiday Set

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Mini Candles Trio

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Haunted Rose Eau de Parfum

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Haunted Rose Gentle Body Cleanser

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Haunted Rose Hydrating Body Cream

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Haunted Rose Bodycare Bundle

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Haunted Rose Collection Bundle

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EXTINCT TO ETERNAL

EXTINCT FLOWER
Macrostylis villosa subspecies 1 + 2

ORIGIN
Endemic to South Africa, this flower was commonly found along the rocky Cape Peninsula, where it adorned the landscape with clusters of white flowers.

PLANT RELATIVES
This flower is part of the Rutaceae family, which includes over 2,000 species of flowering plants, including Macrostylis barbigera and Macrostylis cassiopoides.

EXTINCTION
Last recorded in 1960, in South Africa, its extinction is mainly linked to alien plant invasion, as well as urban expansion and agriculture.

ABOUT THE MOLECULES.

Synthetic biologists at Ginkgo Bioworks extracted samples of extinct flowers from the Harvard Herbarium. DNA sequencing was later used to identify genes that may encode scent molecules produced by the flower, including:

Trans-Sesquisabinene Hydrate
Aroma can vary, but often includes woody and herbal notes.

Delta-Guaiene
A woody and spicy scent.

THE PERFUMER’S INSPIRATION

Jerome Epinette was captivated by the idea of time travel, aiming to recreate the entire environment of the flower and transport your senses to the rocky Cape Peninsula of South Africa.

THE FINAL FRAGRANCE

Top
Black Pepper, Saffron

Mid
Rose Absolute, Passionfruit

Base
Ambroxan, Sandalwood