Patchouli of the Underworld Extrait de Parfum 100 ml

Patchouli of the Underworld

By Kévin Mathys

This is dark, carnal and animalic: a patchouli perfume with a musky sexuality, power, opulence. It captures the raw passion of Pluto, the darkness of the underworld; as well as the opulence of the hidden treasures of his kingdom, such as precious gems, minerals and glittering metals held deep within the earth’s core.

INSPIRATION
Pluto’s plight was to rule the UNDERWORLD: the final destination for the dead but also DEEP EARTH the place of riches and opulence abundant with precious jewels, oil, minerals and resources and the earth necessary for a bountiful harvest. Brother to the King of the Gods Jupiter, PLUTO was a powerful and magnetic personality. 

This perfume was created with Persephone’s Patchouli as a pair. Two perfumers explores the central note of Patchouli through two lenses of the same story: that of Pluto and his Queen Persephone.

PERFUMER’S NOTES
“The idea was to build a black patchouli, with a furry texture as black as the panther.

It starts with pink and black pepper blended with citruses (bergamot and mandarin) to create a fresh dark top note enhancing the camphor notes of patchouli. I played with a suede leather accord of mate absolute, birch and a smoky twist with cade and rich smoked precious woods to create a synergy between resins and woods and strengthen the character of musk.

I softened that with a blend of cistus, labdanum extracts and other amber materials to give the furry and smooth signature. Bits of carnation (spicy rose character) and other floral elements are enriching the fragrance to give it depth and structure.” Kévin Mathys

FRAGRANCE NOTES & INGREDIENTS
FRESH DARK TOP
Cistus, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Mandarin

SPICY SMOKY HEART
Patchouli, Leather, Carnation

AMBER WOODY BASE
Labdanum, Styrax, Castoreum

All of our fragrances are Pure Parfum/Extrait.

ABOUT THE CONSORT COLLECTION
“Welcome to our new collection! The CONSORT collection is about creative collaboration, exploring relationships between different creative fields, perfumers and ingredients. Our first two perfumes in this collection pivot on a single ingredient: PATCHOULI. Two different perfumers create two very different fragrances with a central ingredient to create two very different sides of a story.

For me this iconic perfumers’ staple is full of contradictions, patchouli appears fresh, aromatic and verdant on the surface, but delivers an unexpectedly dark, spicy, powerful punch. With such duality there was only one inspirational myth to explore it: Pluto, King of the Underworld and his bride Persephone.

It has been a pleasure to work with such talented perfumers on this collaboration. Christian Provenzano and Kevin Mathys have both brought their meticulous, creative and thoughtful responses to create a dynamic pair of unique, daring and decadent perfumes. The perfumes have been designed to stand alone, to create a conversation and even to layer. We hope you enjoy them.” 

Claire Sokell Thompson, Creative Director