The night-blooming Angel’s Trumpet is as enigmatic as it is beautiful. Its seductive and enchanting fragrance is paired with green freesia, dewy violet leaf, and opulent jasmine to make this an irresistible nocturnal elixir. Take 20% off the Nocturnal Collection 15mL Bundle.

TOP: Green Freesia, Hyssop, Geranium
HEART: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Water Lily, Tiarre Flower
BASE: Vetiver, Violet Leaf

FRAGRANCE STORY

Angel’s Trumpet -Brugmansia- is as enigmatic as it is beautiful. Known for its dramatic, trumpet-shaped blooms and intoxicating fragrance, its musky and slightly heady aroma is paired with bright, green freesia and dewy, earthy violet leaf. To end on an opulent note, rich, warm and intensely floral jasmine has been added to make this a nocturnal elixir an irresistible scent that will usher in whichever enchanting new beginning that may await you. 

Angel's Trumpet  XIII  – The Death Card
Like nocturnal flowers, tarot card decks with their origin in 15th century Europe, carry the power to connect us to the mystical and unseen. We have paired each fragrance in this collection with the card we consider to be the truest expression of the spirit of that fragrance. The Angel's Trumpet flower was revered by Aztec Shamans who used it in rituals to bridge the realms of the living and the dead. Its association with transformation and profound change makes it a perfect match for the Death card, which signifies endings that pave the way for new beginnings and is a powerful reminder to embrace life's transitions with courage.

NOCTURNAL FLOWERS

"The evening primrose does not seek the sun; it blooms under the moon, where the true light shines." -Japanese Proverb

"I am a garden of black and red agonies, blooming like the night’s fragrant flower." -Sylvia Plath

In the Heretic’s Garden, nocturnal flowers reign supreme as Mother Nature’s most enigmatic treasures. Hidden under the veil of darkness, they seduce us with their intensely narcotic scents. Evolved to attract pollinators that are active at night such as the evocatively named Flying Fox Bat or the Death's Head Hawkmoth, these botanical beauties thrive in the moonlight and attract man and creature alike with their pale, luminous petals and hypnotic fragrance. Their mysterious flowering cycles have intrigued scientists for centuries, adding to their allure, as is their ephemeral presence—many of these fleeting florals last mere hours, creating a sense of urgency and wonder. 

As perfumers, we are also enchanted by these nocturnal blooms because of how powerfully they symbolise transformation, hidden beauty and the lure of the unknown. They remind us of the magic that flourishes in shadows, capturing our imagination with their intoxicating scents and ethereal glow. And we are not alone; for millennia, nocturnal flowers have been cherished for their symbolic and spiritual significance – from Daoist and Buddhist devotees using them as metaphors of impermanence, to Amazonian Shamans selecting certain varieties for their psychoactive properties to create a bridge to the realm of the gods.

We hope you will be as captivated by these nocturnal scents as we are, and uncover the rich symbolism and sensory magic hidden within their blooms. 

HOW TO WEAR

Our fragrances are gender-neutral and made for everyone.

APPLICATION: We use plant-based natural ingredients, which means our scents are light and sheer. To increase staying power, you’ll want to apply the fragrance periodically throughout the day.

LAYERING: We also encourage you to layer two to three Heretic fragrances not only to increase the overall intensity but to help you create your next signature scent. Choose heavy and lighter blends to layer together, spraying or dabbing the stronger scent first. View the “Layer With” section above for our perfumer’s recommendations.