A Smoky Floral Echoing South Africa’s Untamed Past

Surrender to the wild with Haunted Rose, a smoky, spiced floral inspired by Macrostylis villosa subspecies 1 + 2, an untamed bloom once native to South Africa and lost to invasive species after 1960. Found only in a narrow stretch of rocky fynbos, it thrived in harsh, wind-swept conditions, its survival as defiant as its disappearance was swift. This fragrance is a trace of something fierce and unforgettable, an echo of wild beauty that refused to be tamed.

Scientific Reconstruction:
Through biotechnology, scent molecules from the Macrostylis villosa were identified and reinterpreted into a bold, smoky floral. Perfumer Jérôme Epinette approached the scent as a form of time travel, reconstructing not just the flower, but the entire environment it once inhabited.

Key Notes:

• Sandy Black Pepper & Saffron
• Rose Absolute & Passionfruit
• Warm Sandalwood & Amber
  

Why You’ll Love It:

• Not your typical rose, smoky, spicy, and just a little dangerous.
• Smolders on skin, warm, rich, and long-lasting without being heavy.
• A floral for people who don’t usually wear florals.
• A scent with a story, reviving an extinct South African bloom that grew wild and untamed.