Stora Skuggan is a Stockholm-based niche perfume brand that has emerged as a benchmark in contemporary perfumery thanks to its unique and evocative olfactory creations. Founded in 2015, the brand is distinguished by its artisanal approach and the exceptional quality of its ingredients, as well as its ability to tell stories through its aromas.
Each Stora Skuggan perfume is an invitation to a sensory journey through mysterious landscapes and worlds, inspired by nature, mythology and Nordic folklore. Its fragrances, made with select raw materials, seek to create deep and personal experiences in those who wear them. The brand does not limit itself to creating perfumes, but rather constructs olfactory narratives that invite imagination and introspection, transporting those who wear them to a universe of sensations and emotions.
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“Like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands” - Bem, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
A Mistpouffer is an unexplained natural sound, a sonic boom like distant cannon fire that seems to come out of the fog over large lakes or rivers. It has been recorded all over the world throughout history, and is the source of many legends. In Japan the phenomenon is called uminari meaning “cries from the sea”. In Connecticut, the Machimoodus state park gets its name from the native american name for the area, which means “place of bad noises”.
Despite scientific attempts to understand the sounds (that can still be heard to this day), its source has still not been identified. Possible explanations include solar winds resonating in the atmosphere, underground earthquakes or gas bubbles being released from the deep. Others believe it is the work of extraterrestrial or subsurface civilisations. Early settlers in North America were told by the native Haudenosaunee Iroquois that the booms were the sound of the Great Spirit continuing his work of shaping the earth.
Rendering this mystical water thunder as a fragrance was as elusive as the sound itself. We spent four years and hundreds of iterations before finding the right balance between being distinctive and inexplainable. Foggy but not aquatic, smoky but not heavy. Natural, but in equal parts supernatural.
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Product features:
- FRAGRANCE: Ladies Fragrance, Man Fragrance
- MAN: Man Fragrance
- Fragrance Type: Eau de Perfume, Signature Perfumes
- Smell Profile: Aromatic, Woody, Green
- FORMAT: Spray
Product Reference: #379908
Top Notes: A fleeting, ethereal impression of mist and ozone evokes the mysterious fog banks where the Mistpouffer originates. Hints of citrus provide a momentary brightness before receding into the deeper layers.
Heart Notes: The core of the fragrance unfolds with an enigmatic blend of smoky woods, capturing the "sonic boom" aspect. Mineral accords suggest the earth's hidden depths and the potential for geological origins. A subtle floral touch adds an otherworldly, almost supernatural quality.
Base Notes: Lingering notes of ambergris and musk provide a warm, grounding presence, reminiscent of the enduring mystery surrounding the Mistpouffer. Dry woods and resinous notes evoke the ancient forests and the whispers of forgotten legends.
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate. WARNINGS: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. May cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Do not spray on broken or irritated skin. Do not ingest.