The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse Extrait de Parfum
The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is an olfactory pilgrimage to the sacred cave on the island of Patmos, where St. John the Theologian received his visions and penned the Book of Revelation. This fragrance captures the power of that ancient and hallowed space, intertwining the sacred smoke of centuries-old liturgies preformed throughout the ages with the earthy depth of the cave itself.
At the heart of this fragrance is a deeply evocative blend of frankincens using black sacra and green hojari frankincense resin, ground to a fine powder to make the base rise like incense curling through the air, their resinous, smoky warmth pulling you into the ancient world. The frankincense blend added to the resin—composed of steam-distilled essences from Boswellia species around the globe (Carterii, Frereana, Sacra, Papyrifera, Serrata, Neglecta )—unites to create a sacred atmosphere, as though you are standing in the cave itself, surrounded by the play of smoke, shadows and sacred light.
The Cave blend adds rich, grounding layers that evoke the earthy, damp stone of the holy site. Golden ambergris shimmers with its oceanic, animalic warmth, while vanilla and tonka absolute provide a subtle sweetness, like a candle flickering in the dark. Bitter almond and hay offer hints of dry, nutty earth, reminiscent of ancient manuscripts and the worn textures of the icons against the walls.
As the scent deepens, the primal scent of deer musk and ambrette root brings a raw, edge to the earth while pine and black pepper sharpen the air, conjuring the sense of cool winds whispering through the cave entrance. Orris, tobacco and galbanum bind the composition to the very soil beneath your feet. Sandalwood and styrax offer a weight to the cave air.
The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is a scent that transcends time and space, inviting you into the sacred stillness of a cave filled with mystery and revelation. It is an invitation to meditate on the profound, to breathe in the essence of the divine, and to stand on the precipice of the unknown.
The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is an olfactory pilgrimage to the sacred cave on the island of Patmos, where St. John the Theologian received his visions and penned the Book of Revelation. This fragrance captures the power of that ancient and hallowed space, intertwining the sacred smoke of centuries-old liturgies preformed throughout the ages with the earthy depth of the cave itself.
At the heart of this fragrance is a deeply evocative blend of frankincens using black sacra and green hojari frankincense resin, ground to a fine powder to make the base rise like incense curling through the air, their resinous, smoky warmth pulling you into the ancient world. The frankincense blend added to the resin—composed of steam-distilled essences from Boswellia species around the globe (Carterii, Frereana, Sacra, Papyrifera, Serrata, Neglecta )—unites to create a sacred atmosphere, as though you are standing in the cave itself, surrounded by the play of smoke, shadows and sacred light.
The Cave blend adds rich, grounding layers that evoke the earthy, damp stone of the holy site. Golden ambergris shimmers with its oceanic, animalic warmth, while vanilla and tonka absolute provide a subtle sweetness, like a candle flickering in the dark. Bitter almond and hay offer hints of dry, nutty earth, reminiscent of ancient manuscripts and the worn textures of the icons against the walls.
As the scent deepens, the primal scent of deer musk and ambrette root brings a raw, edge to the earth while pine and black pepper sharpen the air, conjuring the sense of cool winds whispering through the cave entrance. Orris, tobacco and galbanum bind the composition to the very soil beneath your feet. Sandalwood and styrax offer a weight to the cave air.
The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is a scent that transcends time and space, inviting you into the sacred stillness of a cave filled with mystery and revelation. It is an invitation to meditate on the profound, to breathe in the essence of the divine, and to stand on the precipice of the unknown.