NOCTURNAL DISCOVERY SET

Hidden under the veil of darkness, these night-blooming flowers seduce us with their intensely narcotic scents. They remind us of the magic that flourishes in shadows, capturing our imagination with their intoxicating fragrances and ethereal glow. Set includes three 2mLs.

FRAGRANCE STORY

"The evening primrose does not seek the sun; it blooms under the moon, where the true light shines." -Japanese Proverb

"I am a garden of black and red agonies, blooming like the night’s fragrant flower." -Sylvia Plath

In the Heretic’s Garden, nocturnal flowers reign supreme as Mother Nature’s most enigmatic treasures. Hidden under the veil of darkness, they seduce us with their intensely narcotic scents. Evolved to attract pollinators that are active at night such as the evocatively named Flying Fox Bat or the Death's Head Hawkmoth, these botanical beauties thrive in the moonlight and attract man and creature alike with their pale, luminous petals and hypnotic fragrance. Their mysterious flowering cycles have intrigued scientists for centuries, adding to their allure, as is their ephemeral presence—many of these fleeting florals last mere hours, creating a sense of urgency and wonder. 

As perfumers, we are also enchanted by these nocturnal blooms because of how powerfully they symbolize transformation, hidden beauty and the lure of the unknown. They remind us of the magic that flourishes in shadows, capturing our imagination with their intoxicating scents and ethereal glow. And we are not alone; for millennia, nocturnal flowers have been cherished for their symbolic and spiritual significance – from Daoist and Buddhist devotees using them as metaphors of impermanence, to Amazonian Shamans selecting certain varieties for their psychoactive properties to create a bridge to the realm of the gods.

In this collection: Nocturnal Tuberose, the dangerously psychotropic Angel's Trumpet, and hedonistic Queen of the Night flowers cast a veil of mysterious white flowers that are singed with pink peppercorn, illuminated with exotic citrus, and sullied with oakmoss and vetiver. Pale and cadaverous, these children of the night unfurl their pellucid petals, burgeoning with hypnotic perfumes.

This is a collection of fragrances for those that do their best work after dark. We hope you will be as captivated by these nocturnal scents as we are, and uncover the rich symbolism and sensory magic hidden within their blooms. 

FRAGRANCE NOTES

Nocturnal Tuberose
TOP: Neroli, Linalool, Sichuan Pepper
HEART: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Gardenia, Orange Blossom
BASE: Ambrette Seed, Vetiver, Cistus

VI – The Lovers Card: Nocturnal Tuberose aligns with The Lovers tarot card, which evokes the duality of heart and head, love and limerence, light and darkness.

Angel's Trumpet
TOP: Green Freesia, Hyssop, Geranium
HEART: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Water Lily, Tiarre Flower
BASE: Vetiver, Violet Leaf

XIII  – The Death Card: The Angel's Trumpet flower was revered by Aztec Shamans who used it in rituals to bridge the realms of the living and the dead. Its association with transformation and profound change makes it a perfect match for the Death card, which signifies endings that pave the way for new beginnings.

Queen of the Night
TOP: Ylang-Ylang, Bitter Orange, Lime
HEART: Jasmine, Mimosa
BASE: Vanilla, Vetiver

II – The High Priestess Card: The luminous petals and sweet, hypnotic fragrance of the Queen of the Night flower have inspired myths and legends, symbolizing nature’s abundance and deep mystery. This ethereal blossom is therefore the perfect embodiment of the High Priestess card, representing introspection, wisdom, and bewitching power.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

No phthalates • No parabens • No synthetic dyes • No formaldehyde • Vegan-friendly • Cruelty-free

At Heretic, we prefer the real thing over synthetics whenever possible. Our handcrafted fragrances are blended in organic sugarcane alcohol, with real botanical extracts that harness the wild beauty and functional benefits of nature. These plant-based ingredients possess the therapeutic powers of the extracts they contain, like the calming effects of jasmine or the uplifting properties of citrus oils.

HOW TO WEAR

Our fragrances are gender-neutral and made for everyone.

APPLICATION: We use plant-based natural ingredients, which means our scents are light and sheer. To increase staying power, you’ll want to apply the fragrance periodically throughout the day.

LAYERING: We also encourage you to layer two to three Heretic fragrances not only to increase the overall intensity but to help you create your next signature scent. Choose heavy and lighter blends to layer together, spraying or dabbing the stronger scent first. View the “Layer With” section above for our perfumer’s recommendations.

Heretic Parfum is a clean fragrance house founded by Douglas Little, the nose behind the iconic Goop candle, built for those who want their scent to say something. Every extrait de parfum is plant-based and free from synthetic musks, parabens, and phthalates, crafted from raw botanicals, resins, and absolutes that evolve on the skin. From the smoky warmth of Midnight Toker to the forest-bathed stillness of Dirty Hinoki, Heretic makes fragrance that is unapologetically sensual and rigorously clean.