Anachronism Havenhollow 2023

Main Notes:

deep, resinous purple-toned oud

smooth, slightly vanillic sandalwood

delicate, sensual, velvety deer musk

waxy & powdered orris

creamy & intoxicating florals:
jasmine, ylang, lotus, magnolia, rose

aged, balsam-drenched leather

smoky black walnut

Overall Thoughts:
i found it very hard to describe this fragrance, it took me almost a month, alongside some changes for me to be satisfied with it.
it’s such a complex composition, that’s blended to perfection, it is ethereal to smell.

• the florals are exotic & lush, i mainly get jasmine, ylang, & lotus. they give off a sort of creamy pink hue.

• the oud is rich, with a light purple undertone, it makes my head feel buzzy, making me want to smell it more.

• the orris is thick & powdery, it gives off a makeupy feel that pairs perfectly with the sensualness of the deer musk. it has some slight earthy/rooty tone as well.

• the deer musk is soft, with a vintage feel. while it lingers in the background in the opening, as it dries down, it almost takes over the composition.

• the sandalwood is dry & dusty, it has a vanilla like sweetness to it that plays into the orris.

• the leather is aged & worn, drenched in warm, heavy balsams.

• the walnut is earthy, smoky, yet has a rich sweetness. it shines in the opening, but fades as the fragrance dries.

I was expecting something totally different from anachronism, this just blew my mind.
such a unique & special fragrance to me. one of my absolute favorite fragrances, truly one of a kind.

Anachronism – Havenhollow
Today moved fast. Church in the morning, a birthday lunch with dad and a party after, then I got to see her, a few rounds of billiards. I lost almost every game but none of that mattered. The best part was being with her, feeling that quiet joy in the small moments we shared. Anachronism clung to me like that feeling, to me it’s powdery leather and soft florals wrapping the day in calm and warmth, grounding the chaos and making everything feel a little more whole. It reminds me a bit of Sibet from Slumberhouse, with that same powdery leather vibe, but here it’s lifted with a huge dose of florals that makes it feel brighter and more alive. With her there, it was not just a scent, it was the feeling of the day itself. This is one of those scents that will always sit in my top ten, a quiet favorite that feels timeless and impossible to forget.