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Hora Fugit by Atelier Flou

Hora Fugit 2017

Floyd
01/09/2020 - 12:21 PM
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Mosaic of Life's Moments

When asked about the meaning of life, a wise older lady once told me that she wished that when she lay on her deathbed, all the mosaic pieces of life would somehow come together to form a complete picture. It could very well be painted in an impressionistic, colorful way. For me, this is a very positive attitude towards life, as it assumes that one mindfully recognizes the multitude of beautiful moments, consciously experiences them, and collects them in a seemingly chaotic mosaic, not expecting a deeper meaning at first.
The name "Hora Fugit," meaning "Time Flees," seems to approach this theme from a different, more admonitory angle, in the sense of: "Make something of it!" (Taurus1967 has already mentioned the full quote below, in the sense of "Let actions follow!") Whether one makes oneself immortal through actions and thus gives life a meaning, or whether one sees the journey as the goal (or both), is left to each individual; one should not let time pass unused, as the Latin proverb reminds us.
What role does the scent "Hora Fugit" play in the colorful mosaic of olfactory moments of life? A good one, although not particularly dazzling or extraordinary. First, there is the promise of protection and victory, the greenish fresh laurel, which initially vivifies the sweet-medical resins of benzoin, the character of this scent, childishly impetuous. After the first minutes have run away, earthy patchouli and sharp-green vetiver remind one of natural initiations; however, these only slightly overshadow the woods that are outlined beneath, seeming to hinder each other rather than logically support each other's development. Nonchalantly, juvenile and carefree lavender smiles between the grasses, but neither now nor later is there any smoking; perhaps one smoked in the past, but nowadays...
Another hour slips away before the wooden paths lay like first trails over the green landscape, already somewhat worn, rather covering the old than setting fresh impulses. Perhaps the freshness of the cedar has already left with the grasses, the sandalwood has drowned in the benzoin, and the leather jacket has been forgotten somewhere on the ground. Thus, it is the warm, sweet resin that determines the remaining path, slowly blessing the temporal, creating empty spaces for newness after about six hours.
So "Hora Fugit," as mentioned, remains a small mosaic piece that does not set any accents, that fits in well somewhere, but does not count among the great moments. One can certainly enjoy it nonetheless!

(With thanks to Ergoproxy)
Updated on 01/09/2020
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14 Comments
DelightfulDelightful 4 years ago
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It's definitely a question I spend some time and thought on from time to time.. But it's not something that drives me through life.. I find your thoughtful text very beautiful, especially the beginning.. The scent sounds quite interesting :)
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PinkdawnPinkdawn 6 years ago
That's how you go from a mundane perfume scent to eschatological questions, which there are no answers to here and now anyway. Personally, I’m rather skeptical of the Carpe Diem life philosophies. It would be incredibly stressful for me to feel like I have to make something out of everything and "use" every hour in some way. I prefer to go with John Lennon and "I am just sitting here, watching the wheels go by..." Hope that quote is right; I'm too lazy to look it up now... ;-)
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AndrulaAndrula 6 years ago
.. I really liked it a lot - I'll read it again right away :) .
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Melisse2Melisse2 6 years ago
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I also enjoy pondering the meaning of life with you.
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FlirtyFlowerFlirtyFlower 6 years ago
As always, very nicely written :) Trophy
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GandixGandix 6 years ago
As always, a great comment.
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Can777Can777 6 years ago
Even though the scent doesn't really appeal to me, it was a pleasure to read your thoughts again!
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ErgoproxyErgoproxy 6 years ago
Even if it couldn't completely win you over, the comment about it is great.
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 6 years ago
Beautiful lines that not only provoke thought but also capture the scent very well. And it's nice that I actually know this fragrance for a change. I liked it a lot too.
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SeeroseSeerose 6 years ago
Beautifully described, enjoyed reading it. So good that my finger doesn't even twitch towards the wishlist.
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PollitaPollita 6 years ago
Beautiful philosophical comment. Something different from you. Just as appealing! Like it!
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TaurusTaurus 6 years ago
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Yep - it starts off quite smoky, but then it becomes more tamed. In the mosaic of scents, it's more like the dark gray stone ;-)
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YataganYatagan 6 years ago
The scent left me a bit puzzled because I initially found it quite appealing, and then suddenly came that moment of disappointment. I can't really say why. I mentioned below that it was somehow too predictable, whatever that means at the end of the day.
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Camey5000Camey5000 6 years ago
You say you've been searching for it since the beginning of time. Eureka.
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