Article: The Origin
The Origin
There’s a haunting rhythm that echoes through every battle—a relentless, harrowing dance of courage, sacrifice, duty, and death. With Duty & Death, we aimed to capture that essence, creating a scent that resonates with the profound weight every soldier, every soul, bears in the name of honour and purpose. This fragrance isn’t just about the triumph of victory; it pays tribute to the shadows of sacrifice and the inevitable loss that victory so often demands.
Built upon a foundation of thick, unwavering smoke, Duty & Death has a backbone of cade, birch, oud, and Indian frankincense. It’s a scent that lingers like the fog of battle, enduring even as the clash of swords fades. Here, smoke isn’t just an accent—it’s a presence, a spirit winding through every layer of the fragrance. It coils persistently, casting shadows over rare moments of heroism and glimpses of humanity that flash like stars in the darkness of war.
The idea for Duty & Death has been with me for years. Long before I became a perfumer, this fragrance lingered in my mind, almost like a spectre. The Battle of Hunayn has always struck a mysterious chord within me, resonating deeply even when I couldn’t quite understand why. It took time and reflection to recognise my connection to that sacred ground and the echoes of courage and resilience that have lingered there across generations.
At its core, Duty & Death is a weighty fragrance, purposefully dark and sombre to reflect the gravity of battle. The opening smoke notes embody the grit and unyielding determination that drive moments of intense struggle. Cade and birch bring a smoky density that reflects the steadfastness of duty, while oud adds an enduring depth—a sense of ancient gravity. But amidst the smoke, softer elements emerge, giving us glimpses of the human spirit: flashes of heroism, compassion, and even love in the midst of chaos.
Duty & Death is more than just a fragrance; it’s an offering. It’s our homage to the enduring strength of the human spirit. This scent challenges you to confront the layered truths of courage and mortality, to feel the depth of sacrifice alongside the sweetness of victory.
Built upon a foundation of thick, unwavering smoke, Duty & Death has a backbone of cade, birch, oud, and Indian frankincense. It’s a scent that lingers like the fog of battle, enduring even as the clash of swords fades. Here, smoke isn’t just an accent—it’s a presence, a spirit winding through every layer of the fragrance. It coils persistently, casting shadows over rare moments of heroism and glimpses of humanity that flash like stars in the darkness of war.
The idea for Duty & Death has been with me for years. Long before I became a perfumer, this fragrance lingered in my mind, almost like a spectre. The Battle of Hunayn has always struck a mysterious chord within me, resonating deeply even when I couldn’t quite understand why. It took time and reflection to recognise my connection to that sacred ground and the echoes of courage and resilience that have lingered there across generations.
At its core, Duty & Death is a weighty fragrance, purposefully dark and sombre to reflect the gravity of battle. The opening smoke notes embody the grit and unyielding determination that drive moments of intense struggle. Cade and birch bring a smoky density that reflects the steadfastness of duty, while oud adds an enduring depth—a sense of ancient gravity. But amidst the smoke, softer elements emerge, giving us glimpses of the human spirit: flashes of heroism, compassion, and even love in the midst of chaos.
Duty & Death is more than just a fragrance; it’s an offering. It’s our homage to the enduring strength of the human spirit. This scent challenges you to confront the layered truths of courage and mortality, to feel the depth of sacrifice alongside the sweetness of victory.