Photo by Karl©
As we approach summer the weather shifts and our moods begin to brighten, and our senses come alive with positive energy. There is a thrilling and tingling feeling as the sun hits us and warms up the cells and substance of our bodies. We seem to glide through the day more freely and inhabit a blooming sense of awakening as the warmth permeates through. The sun is revered and worshipped, and this extends far back in history in religion and mythology. People idolised the vibrancy of its majestic power. The sun goddess ‘Sol’ has been viewed in Norse Mythology as a ‘shining god’ and a ‘bright bride of heaven.’ Sol being the deity who steers the sun in a chariot drawn by celestial fire-horses. It is a wondrous image conveying the intensity of the sun’s blazing strength.
Fabien Boukobza and Nathalie Lorson Image courtesy of Musicology
This solar feeling is conjured up exquisitely in Musicology Sun Goddess. This is a fragrance which captures the essence of the radiance and warmth we associate with the sun. I was immediately drawn to it reading the combination of notes and wondered how they would interplay when wearing it. As with the entire Musicology collection, founder Fabien Boukobza collaborated with Nathalie Lorson (Master Perfumer) to create it. There is a liveliness to Sun Goddess, which provides instant fulfilment. You cannot help but feel good when spritzing it. Whilst there is a powerful energy emanating, we also experience a sultry tonality and luscious vibe coursing throughout.
Sol via wiki
The epithet of Sol as a ‘bright bride of heaven’ is an image burned into my consciousness when wearing Musicology Sun Goddess. The radiance of the scent is captured with a fresh orange blossom absolute and frangipani flower. This brings across a contrast because it is both a pure but also fertile and bewitching blend. There is a mutual sweetness when these combine effortlessly with heliotrope which makes one’s mouth water as this elixir seems to warm into a balmy marzipan experience. Heliotrope is such an interesting note to use in Sun Goddess as it has a changeable nuance, one minute you sense almond, the next a vanillic accent, it swirls and manipulates the accompanying notes to beam a myriad of aspects into the mind. I imagine Sol racing across the sky at speed steering her orb like chariot as these notes dance and soar.
Closeup of Ramsey Lewis (with Earth Wind & Fire) Sun Goddess album cover (apped)
Whilst not listed, I notice the hedione molecule as this perfume is incredibly tenacious and vibrant. It is isolated from jasmine which is indeed included in the list of ingredients. Jasmine Sambac announces itself in a musky way to my nose. It is really used here to create a soft-warm and comforting roundness to Musicology Sun Goddess bringing with it a seductive power and hot breath to the perfume. This creates a movement and tempo to the scent and sublimates the freshness of the opening, which keeps on pulsing well into the wearing. Again, I am transported to a dreamy state, this solar floral composition has a luminous natural lightness that makes one light on the feet and quite heady. The trail of Sun Goddess is very captivating, and we become aware of the milky carnal facets of the scent as it transitions. It has the effect of lying on a sunbed with beams of light soothing and heating the body. Infused with base of sandalwood and vanilla, the sweetness is enhanced and coupled with the heliotrope brings a creaminess, which is silky smooth and to die for. Surprisingly, the opening of orange blossom and frangipani hold fast, and I can still notice this aspect hours into wearing Sun Goddess. It is a powerful yet soft experience. The kind of scent one keeps going back to smelling for the sheer pleasure of it.
Traditionally scents such as Sun Goddess have fallen into the ‘feminine’ category. However, it is fantastic for either gender. Where it shines is during the day or evening and is the perfect scent for taking lunch or relaxing with friends. Whilst it is a floral composition the heliotrope and sandalwood add enough depth to keep it from being linear and I find it to have plenty of complexity. It is a wonderful warm, airy, and sensual experience. I can just imagine Sol wearing it on her eternal race blazing across the sky.
Notes: Frangipani Flower, Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmine Sambac, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Vanilla Infusion.
Disclaimer: bottle of Musicology Parfums Sun Goddess generously provided by Fabien Boukobza. My opinions are my own.
Karl Topham, Editor
Musicology Sun Goddess by Karl©
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