Hexensalbe – Eau de Parfum

Stora Skuggan Witches' Ointment Eau de Parfum

A fragrance from the world of magic and alchemy

The Swedish perfume house Stora Skuggan is more than just a fragrance manufacturer - it is an art collective that creates olfactory narratives. Their creations straddle the border between myth and reality, past and present, science and mysticism. Each perfume is a story, captured in fragrance notes, a manifestation of forgotten legends and secret rituals.

One of the House's most intriguing and probably most sinister creations is Hexensalbe Eau de Parfum, a fragrance that delves deep into the world of alchemy, the forbidden arts and occult science. The name refers to a mysterious substance that has appeared in folklore and witchcraft history for centuries: the witches' flying ointment. It is said that this mysterious mixture of psychoactive herbs and oils was used in magical rituals to induce trance states and create the illusion of flight.

But what if a perfume could recreate this experience? Hexensalbe attempts to do just that - it is an olfactory interpretation of those ancient formulas, a fragrance that evokes twilight, deep forests, whispering voices in the dark and the mysterious alchemy of the past.

The fragrance - between dark nature and enigmatic sensuality
Hexensalbe is no ordinary perfume - it carries the essence of a world once ruled by healers, herbalists and occult guardians of knowledge. Its structure is as complex as an alchemical recipe in which each element has a deeper meaning.

The top note opens with a bittersweet, resinous explosion: black pepper and saffron lend the opening a spicy warmth reminiscent of ancient herbal markets and secret elixirs. A subtle hint of bitter almond evokes associations with the infamous ingredients of witches' ointment - nightshade, henbane, belladonna. This slightly poisonous nuance lends the fragrance a disturbing but fascinating depth.

A dark, mystical composition inspired by nature unfolds at the heart. Balsamic resins, combined with the earthy dampness of moss and vetiver, evoke the image of a deep, moss-covered forest where secret rituals are performed under the light of the full moon. A hint of tobacco leaf adds a smoky, almost hypnotic note, while the warm, sweet character of vanilla and tonka bean creates a contrast - like the whisper of an ancient spell that simultaneously beckons and warns.

The base note takes the fragrance into the depths of the invisible. Patchouli provides a dark, earthy foundation that combines with the animalic facets of leather and musk - like opening an old leather bag buried in the ground and filled with secret ingredients. Frankincense and labdanum create the final signature: a mystical veil that surrounds the wearer like an invisible aura.

A ritual in bottle form
Witches' ointment is not just a fragrance - it is a ritual, captured in a glass vial. It carries the echoes of ancient times, when magic and medicine were inextricably linked, when knowledge was passed on in secret and when the boundaries between reality and the dream world were fluid.

Anyone wearing this fragrance is embarking on a journey: A journey through misty moors and gloomy forests where time seems to stand still. A fragrance for those who seek the unconventional, who are not afraid of the dark and who are inspired by the legends of bygone eras. Hexensalbe is not just a perfume - it is an invitation to indulge in mystery, to wrap oneself in the mists of history and explore the hidden paths of the senses.

With Hexensalbe, Stora Skuggan proves once again that a fragrance can be more than a mere blend of aromas. It is a story, a memory, a vision - a fragment from a world that only a few can enter.

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