Spell 125, from Papillon Artisan Perfumes was released in 2021. The perfumer behind this creation is Liz Moores. The notes are Ambergris, Hemlock, Olibanum (Frankincense), Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang.
Spell 125 is the longest spell in the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, covering the ceremonial process of crossing the underworld to reach the afterlife, including the famous weighing of the heart ceremony. Weirdly enough, I believe the imagery certainly comes through with this scent. It’s dominated by this intensely salty, musky and fleshy ambergris - upon first spray it was almost repulsive but after revisiting, it keeps drawing you in deeper and deeper; like the darkness of the underworld pulling you away from the light. To contrast this is a hefty dose of sharp, aromatic pine which is beautifully woody and green, alongside frankincense which has long been known to be a favourite among the Ancient Egyptians. At first I didn’t really like this scent, I found it very daring and out of my comfort zone. But after repeat testing and wearing I can safely say it’s growing on me hugely. I have always been looking for an ambergris which is intense and musky without compromise - whilst the likes of SilencetheSea was far too much, I believe this could be the one.
Spell 125 is the longest spell in the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, covering the ceremonial process of crossing the underworld to reach the afterlife, including the famous weighing of the heart ceremony. Weirdly enough, I believe the imagery certainly comes through with this scent. It’s dominated by this intensely salty, musky and fleshy ambergris - upon first spray it was almost repulsive but after revisiting, it keeps drawing you in deeper and deeper; like the darkness of the underworld pulling you away from the light. To contrast this is a hefty dose of sharp, aromatic pine which is beautifully woody and green, alongside frankincense which has long been known to be a favourite among the Ancient Egyptians. At first I didn’t really like this scent, I found it very daring and out of my comfort zone. But after repeat testing and wearing I can safely say it’s growing on me hugely. I have always been looking for an ambergris which is intense and musky without compromise - whilst the likes of SilencetheSea was far too much, I believe this could be the one.