PISTIL WHIP

Torn gardenias, ylang-ylang and Mexican tuberose collide in this seductive scent of creamy white florals after a thunderstorm. Lush petals open while notes of rain and wet stone add dimension to this hypnotic masterpiece. Samples available.

Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Coriander
Heart: Tuberose, Tiare, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Moroccan Rose
Base: Vetiver, Black Tea Absolute, Elemi

FRAGRANCE STORY

What would it smell like to be mugged by a flower? "Late one night I was walking from the subway when I lived in NYC and I was mugged at gunpoint. I surrendered my wallet, was pistol-whipped and then left in a heap. After recovering from this traumatizing incident, I experienced something called an 'olfactory hallucination' that lasted for weeks. I would wake up to the smell of tuberose and gardenia, but the flowers were nowhere to be found. After seeing a few doctors I learned that traumatic events can trigger these scent-based hallucinations. It eventually went away, but the experience stuck with me and became the inspiration for this fragrance." - Douglas Little, Founder/Perfumer.

A play on words, Pistil Whip is an explosion of lush florals after a thunderstorm. As the lush petals of this perfume begin to open, mineralic notes of wet stone and rain add depth and dimension to this hypnotic masterpiece. Pistil Whip was nominated for the coveted Fragrance Foundation Award in 2017.

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.