there's a shut down mine near where family used to live famous for its fluorescent stones that we used to visit every summer. the tunnels were cool no matter how hot it was outside, the air perpetually damp and it smelled very pleasantly like turned up earth, plant roots and wet stone and the walls glowed brilliant oranges, reds and greens under black light so we loved it no matter how many times we'd taken the same tour.

this smells exactly like that, but more intentional, a little darker and with a bit of an almost sinister sweetness. it really evokes a feeling of being buried under the earth with pomegranate seeds in your pocket as your only food.

very self aware how stupid this is, I wanted to like this less because I hate the mythos of hades/Pluto. I find no romance in his kidnapping of his bride. so instead, my fondness of this smell translates it in my brain to the likes of Orpheus.

in a dramatic summary; if the underworld had a smell, this is it. theres a dark earthy edge from being in Hades realm, but a sharp red fruity note that peaks through from Persephone's presence. the patchouli and oudh act as the ever present smells lingering behind the whole scent, much like Eurydice walking solemnly behind Orpheus as he ascends back up to the surface. dark, dank, earthy and wild w a surpise bite of red fruit juiciness, this scent is beautiful as it is sinister. 10/10 to wear for those who love dark drama.

As I dab on this oil before bed, I say "Goodbye, beautiful day. I go to join the Underworld and become a queen with a worthy king by my side". A bit dramatic yes, but Pluto embodies the dangerous masculine that your mother always warned you about (how wrong she could be). It's cold, dirty and seductive with a goblet of dark smoky wine with 6 to 7 pomegranate seeds (depending on which legend you have read) waiting to take you away. This time you have a choice, do you stay in the protective darkness or resurface to rejoin the daylight? I know my answer.

Chilled stone and stillness, with a vibrating crust of patchouli and the black soil. It really does have a thrum to it. The pomegranate is a glow in the background and it’s syrupy and dark mingling with the oudh, poured over darkened woods and earth. I can smell a hint of the vetiver, but it’s a whisper. This is dark and vibrating and yet still at the same time. Kind of reminds me of how it feels to lay on the loamy ground under a new moon at the beginning of winter when you can feel the knowledge of frost on the way.

Forrest, you've outdone yourself.

My intuition told me to buy this, and it's surpassed my expectations. It almost smells like a glass of full-bodied red wine. It's simply divine and delivers a total body experience for me. I look forward to continuing my transformation with this delightful fragrance at my side. Thank you.