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.
