Beyond the Pashtun Summit, from Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector was released in 2022. The perfumer behind this creation is Harry Sherwood. It has the top notes of Cannabis, Davana, and Pomegranate, middle notes of Labdanum, Naswar, and Poppy, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Musk, and Sandalwood.
This brand revel in the immediate excitement and reminiscent fondness of travel, with fragrances that transport the wearer to beautiful, exotic places from around the globe. Here is another recent addition to the line, a leather perfume for those treasured souls caught up in the romance and magic of wanderlust. Beyond the Pashtun Summit begins with one of the best openings I’ve ever experienced. The blend of pomegranate, davana and hashish in the top is quite unique, the kind of opening that inspires your senses. Despite its extravagance, the oud plays a supporting role, rather than existing noticeably in the foreground. Its existence is woven into the patchwork of scenes, smells and experiences of the beautiful mountain pass, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For me, this is a non linear boujie boho kind of joint that will appeal to fans of Byredo, yet without the divisive minimalist aesthetic. It’s a complex, smoky leather, with chewing tobacco and some hazy, intoxicating smoke that feels grassy, like some crazy zeut-laced immortelle. When perfumery ceaselessly chases art for arts sake, it can often result in a scent that is astonishing yet peculiar, rendering the work something to behold rather than wear. With Pashtun, the art and storytelling of global exploration is balanced by a stunning wearability. A new favourite in my collection.
This brand revel in the immediate excitement and reminiscent fondness of travel, with fragrances that transport the wearer to beautiful, exotic places from around the globe. Here is another recent addition to the line, a leather perfume for those treasured souls caught up in the romance and magic of wanderlust. Beyond the Pashtun Summit begins with one of the best openings I’ve ever experienced. The blend of pomegranate, davana and hashish in the top is quite unique, the kind of opening that inspires your senses. Despite its extravagance, the oud plays a supporting role, rather than existing noticeably in the foreground. Its existence is woven into the patchwork of scenes, smells and experiences of the beautiful mountain pass, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For me, this is a non linear boujie boho kind of joint that will appeal to fans of Byredo, yet without the divisive minimalist aesthetic. It’s a complex, smoky leather, with chewing tobacco and some hazy, intoxicating smoke that feels grassy, like some crazy zeut-laced immortelle. When perfumery ceaselessly chases art for arts sake, it can often result in a scent that is astonishing yet peculiar, rendering the work something to behold rather than wear. With Pashtun, the art and storytelling of global exploration is balanced by a stunning wearability. A new favourite in my collection.