The Last Light in Thebes - Iris Galore, Apricot, Orris Root Tincture, Patchouli, Neroli (Afganistan), Sandalwood X Ambergris Maceration (Limited Edition of 30 Bottles Only)

In Ancient Egypt, it was believed death was not an ending. Rather, it was a beginning, a return to the divine. The burial of a pharaoh was the most sacred of ceremonies – a ritual that transformed the physical body in preparation for the journey into the eternal. "The Last Light in Thebes" is a fragrance that draws its inspiration from this sacred tradition—an olfactory experience that tells a story of reverence, memory, and transcendence.

The process began with offerings of fruits, oils, and resins, all of which were presented and laid out before the deceased. Among these offerings were **apricots,** dried beneath the desert sun, and placed beside the deceased’s heart. The golden sweetness, warmth, and comfort of these aromatic fruits signified life, youth, and joy. In this composition, apricot marks the opening introducing a tender, radiant tone that mirrors the light of Egypt at dusk, one that casts warmth and vibrancy over even the coldest of stones.

At the heart of the fragrance lies **iris.** Iris is one of the oldest perfumed botanicals, and was used in ancient burial rituals. Egyptians prized the powdered iris root for its purifying and preserving properties. Here, iris symbolizes the veil between life and afterlife—cool, textured, and ethereal. It captures the solemn elegance of the funeral chamber, the stillness of linen-wrapped silence, and the divine transition of the soul. The iris in this composition is layered and nuanced, alleviating yet grounding, spiritual yet tangible. It evokes the richness of the sacred oils which were applied to the skin of Pharaohs.

The base unfolds with **musk**—both clean and animalic, representing the sanctity of the body and the lingering essence of life. **Deer musk**, traditionally used in ancient incense blends and perfumed salves, brings a sense of warmth and closeness, and echoes the anointing of the flesh and the preservation of memory. Anchoring the composition is a rich, smoky thread of **Malaysian oud**. In Egyptian funerary practice, precious woods and resins were burned in ceremonial fires to guide the soul’s ascent. 

In Egyptian funerary practice, precious woods and resins were burned in ceremonial fires to guide the soul’s ascent. In this composition, Oud performs the same role. The depth and resinous complexity of this scent provides "The Last Light in Thebes" with weight, mystery, and permanence. This is the scent that fills sacred chambers, and embeds itself in golden masks. This is the scent that mirrors incense that lingers in the air long after the tomb has been sealed. "The Last Light in Thebes" is not a perfume of mourning, but a tribute to the power of legacy. "The Last Light in Thebes" is a fragrance that honours the beauty of endings. It is composed for those who find meaning in silence, strength in memory, and transcendence in scent.