The Mysteries of Histoires de Parfums: Legends and Myths for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time to dive into the world of legends, myths, and mysteries buried in time. Perfumes, often regarded as intangible artistic creations, can also serve as gateways to occult stories and fascinating narratives. At Histoires de Parfums, some of our fragrances are inspired by historical figures and enigmatic moments in history. Today, we explore the hidden legends behind 1740, 1969, Ambre 114, and Encens Roi, for a sensory experience at the boundary of the real and the imaginary.

1740 – The Marquis de Sade and the Cursed Correspondences

The fragrance 1740, inspired by the Marquis de Sade, evokes darkness and transgression. Sade, famous for his scandalous writings, also left behind enigmatic correspondences that hold occult secrets. These letters, exchanged with a secret society, described forbidden rituals, blending pleasure and suffering, and invoking forces from other dimensions through occult practices.

Among the most intriguing tales are those revealing the existence of an ancient manuscript, said to contain the darkest rites ever recorded on paper. Sade, the keeper of these secrets, supposedly coded his writings with symbols reserved for initiates only. It is said that a Parisian librarian, in 1948, discovered a sealed box containing letters from the Marquis, along with instructions for a particularly dangerous ritual.

However, this librarian, fearing the consequences of these revelations, hid the box in the catacombs of Paris. Since then, many researchers have attempted to find these correspondences, but those who have ventured too close often suffered inexplicable misfortunes. The legend lingers, casting doubt on the existence of these buried secrets.

The fragrance 1740 captures this mysterious essence through its notes of leather and wood, providing an olfactory link to the forbidden rites of the Marquis de Sade. Wearing this fragrance means plunging into this cursed history, enveloped by the ancient incense that accompanied his dark ceremonies, brushing against the mysteries Sade took with him to the grave.

1969 – The Forbidden Revelation of a Moonless Night 

The year 1969 is mainly known for its social and cultural upheavals, but a lesser-known myth surrounds this period. Away from the spotlight, some elite groups gathered in isolated places, organizing secret ceremonies steeped in mysticism and transgression. One of the most enigmatic groups met in an old Victorian house, nestled deep in the California woods, where a mysterious ritual took place every year on the summer solstice.

Legend has it that these initiates burned a rare incense made from cocoa and exotic spices, said to awaken latent psychic powers and open a portal to other dimensions. Those who inhaled this blend claimed to have intense visions, waking dreams of parallel realities, where they discovered hidden truths about the universe. But this incense was also dangerous: it was said to consume the soul of those unprepared to receive such revelations, plunging them into madness.

Among these participants was a young woman named Alana, intrigued by the promise of hidden wisdom, who inhaled deeply this intoxicating fragrance of cocoa and peach. She would later report in her diary, found many years later, that she had been transported to a place of strange lights and moving shadows, where she saw alternative versions of her own life, possible futures where she reigned as queen of an unknown realm, but also futures where she was alone, lost in eternal void.

By morning, Alana had become a shadow of her former self. Those who knew her said her eyes seemed to see something invisible to others, as if she remained trapped in a dimension revealed only by this incense.

The fragrance 1969, with its gourmand notes of cocoa and exotic fruits, embodies this spirit of transgression and revelation. It transports the wearer into the forbidden universe of these occult rituals, where each inhalation invites the discovery of a mystery too great for the human mind.

Ambre 114 – The Curse of the Tears of Amber

Amber is an ancient material, a symbol of light and warmth, but its true story hides an old curse. Legend has it that amber, this resin frozen in time, is actually formed from the tears of fallen gods. According to a forgotten mythology, the gods once wept for the destruction of a legendary city, swallowed by the sea after a sovereign defied divine forces.

These golden tears crystallized into amber, but they bore a terrible burden. Those who sought to use amber in their magical rituals quickly discovered that the resin was imbued with the sadness and anger of the gods. Used to summon spirits or protect the living, it could also, if mismanaged, attract malevolent forces and plunge its bearer into an eternity of torment.

One legend tells of an ancient king, fascinated by the mysterious properties of amber, who built an entire palace with walls inlaid with this precious material. Each night, he burned amber incense in his chambers, hoping to prolong his life and wealth. But with each passing night, shadows formed in the smoke, and one by one, his wives and servants began to die under inexplicable circumstances. The king, driven to madness, ultimately vanished in his palace of amber, condemned to wander eternally among the shadows he had summoned.

Ambre 114 evokes this cursed resin through its deep, warm notes of vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum. It is a sweet and enchanting fragrance, yet one that carries a mysterious power, a story of tears frozen in time, where each note reveals past sufferings and promises of immortal secrets.

Encens Roi – The Incense of the Cursed Pharaoh

The story of Encens Roi draws from the legend of a cursed pharaoh, Amenhotep the Forgotten, obsessed with immortality. This sovereign desperately sought to connect with the gods, having a powerful incense made from sacred resins and herbs gathered under the watchful eye of the stars. This precious incense was meant to be burned during secret rituals, allowing priests to commune with the spirits of ancient kings and the god Osiris.

However, this incense bore a terrible curse. During Amenhotep's funeral ceremony, a colossal sandstorm swept across the valley, and the incense released a black smoke so dense that the priests mysteriously vanished. The pharaoh himself never found peace: his mummified body was discovered under strange circumstances, as if his soul had been ripped from the realm of the dead.

Since then, anyone daring to burn this sacred incense is doomed to suffer the same curse, losing their soul and wandering between worlds. Explorers have even uncovered fragments of this mysterious resin in the abandoned tomb of the pharaoh, with witnesses recounting visions of horror and madness.

Encens Roi reimagines this enchanting fragrance, laden with mystery and history. With its smoky, woody, and spicy notes, it evokes the ancient rites of Egyptian temples, where pharaohs sought to deceive death. Wearing Encens Roi on Halloween means reviving this dark legend and sensing the fumes of gilded sarcophagi, where the sacred and the cursed blend, leaving the mystery of trapped souls for eternity.

Let Halloween Reveal Your Secrets

During this time when the boundaries between the world of the living and that of spirits blur, wear these fragrances to awaken the mystery. 1740, 1969, Ambre 114, and Encens Roi are not just olfactory creations; they are portals to worlds where history mingles with legend, where the invisible becomes tangible, even if only for one night.

Don’t wait any longer to discover our unique creations and dive into the enchanting universe of Histoires de Parfums. Visit our website to explore our collections and find the fragrance that will awaken your own legends.