Description
“The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine. Valentinus, a tireless soldier of knowledge who’s Twelve keys of alchemy are said to each hold a key to the map that unlocks the Philosophers Stone. My interpretation of this amazing individual is steeped in the mystery of dark resinous greens, accompanied by a host of unlikely players who join together to strike a harmonious chord.
Notes Include: Galbanum, Lavender Absolute, Cardamom, Apricot Essence, Fir Balsam Absolute, Clover, Clary Sage, Star Anise, Spice Accord, Seaweed Absolute, Tree Moss, Benzoin, Wood Accord, Poplar Bud Absolute. Set into a 100% carrier of tinctured orris root.” – a note from the brand.
The nose behind this fragrance is Liz Zorn.
Phoenix966 – :
Love the inspiration! “The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine” is a real book, written by Johann Tholde in 1599. A book on alchemy, and so it’s appropriate that notes associated with the mystical arts were used to create the scent.
Twelve Keys has a subtle aroma. It reminds me a little of the smell of combining tea scents with hay, and has a slight similarity with Slumberhouse’s Sova. They have some comparable notes, with the accord having a kindred feeling.
I can smell the star anise – one of the best treatments of this ever. It has a ancient patina here, as if you were flipping pages of a very old book. Resinous having an anesthetic aura in the opening. Clary sage, tree balsam and moss combine to add a hint of archaic magic. The fragrance fits the vision perfectly. Sillage soft, longevity good.
There’s an atmosphere of smelling something hardwired in our scent memories to be comforting. Illusive mysterious fragrance that holds the clue to unlocking the philosopher’s stone, the legendary codex to turning dross into gold.