Irene Adam / Phoenix Botanicals "Black Trumpet Chthonic"

Irene Adam / Phoenix Botanicals (NY)

Black Trumpet Chthonic Natural Perfume / Olfactory Art
available in a 15ml and 6ml bottle
*Scott Bluedorn is the creator of the illustration inspired by the perfume (shown in second photo)

Black trumpets have bioactive compounds that show antioxidant activity and immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Also- antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antihyperglycemic effects.

A unique perfume composed around the complex aromas of the Black Trumpet mushroom, Craterellus cornucopioides. Shall we call it, a gourmand mycosoliflore?
The mushroom lands with fresh lemon zest and black pepper, before swirling into lush flowers - neroli, plumeria, elder blossom - and delectable apricot, berries, chocolate, a savory hint of fromage! The base accord is oak leaves, musky mycelia and damp soil, smoky Oudh, and a wisp of Ambergris trapping flower petals into the dark dry down.

Made in collaboration with fellow forager, artist Scott Bluedorn who shared his bounty of dried trumpets - revealing an incredible bouquet of funky, floral, fresh, umami, earthy smells swirling inside the brown paper bag like fine whiskey.

Pronounced ‘thaa-neek’ Chthonic originates in the greek khthōn (earth) and refers to the underworld and its residing mythical beings. Black trumpets are also called 'devil’s trumpets' or ‘trumpets of the dead’ (Totentrompete, trompette de la mort) as they appear to be played by beings underground. They're mycorrhizal with large trees and well camouflaged to the soil and fallen leaves, more visible on inclines. They smell wonderful fresh, but the drying process is what really enhances their aromas producing the prized black truffle-like flavors.

Featured notes: Infused Black Trumpet Mushroom (Craterellus cornucopioides), Lemon, Black Pepper, Elder Flower, Orange Blossom, Apricot, Plumeria, Cocoa, Porcini Mushroom, Oak Leaves, Oudh, beach harvested Ambergris.

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