At the core of what we do is finding ways to add excitement and enchantment to your life! Scent has a way of creating an atmosphere and mood like nothing else, so we didn't want to just stop at candles! We are super excited to be offering brand new roll-on fragrance oils - coming Monday 17th May!
We spoke to our founder, Leah, about her vision for the fragrance oils and her inspiration behind the scents.
The first three scents voted for by our wonderful customers were Tudor House Library, The Ranger and Bree's Spice Market! Why do you feel it's important to involve them in your decision making?
Tudor House Library
Mood: Forbidden books, sunlight streaming through stained glass, aged wood and worn pages.
Notes of patchouli, amber, clove, citrus, musk & vanilla.
What was your inspiration behind the mood for this scent?
This candle was a random one because I first started with the scent that I loved. I thought it was so rich and mysterious and had this old, worn pages vibe... so I came up with the title after the fact. I expect we'll add more to our historical collection in the future.
What atmosphere are you trying to capture with the scent?
For me, the scent is all about the scene. It's an atmosphere of an old worn library in a Tudor-style house. Dark and dim, shelves collecting dust, a ladder on the wall to reach the books high on the wall, cracked brown leather books, a desk, maybe with a quill & ink set, and lanterns to light pages.... with this fragrance you can smell the scene!
Why did you choose those scent notes?
The patchouli and amber are the most prominent notes. Patchouli has earthy, spicy and sweet properties ad has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years, so it instantly gives a historical vibe.
The Ranger
Mood: A mysterious character, a hidden blade, weather-beaten cloak, master of stealth.
Notes of war-beaten leather, earth & leaves, aged bourbon with notes of citrus, clove, cinnamon, sweet vanilla
What was your inspiration behind the mood for this one?
Oh it's definitely a specific hooded & unassuming character from a favorite book/film 😉 🏹🛡️
What atmosphere are you trying to capture with the scent?
I'm wanting to capture what a ranger smells like (on a good day!), mixing materials and environments that represent his life & adventures.
Why did you choose those scent notes?
The most prominent fragrance notes are aged leather, wood, earth, forest, with a hint of aged spirits and spices. Let's be honest, this is as good as a ranger will ever smell! I don't think it would be too popular to make a fragrance that smells like Aragorn after a battle!
Bree's Spice Market
Mood: Where Men and Hobbits dwell. Merchants, messengers & explorers come together to feast and barter.
Notes of citrus peel, clove buds, cinnamon, and sweet vanilla.
What was your inspiration behind the mood for this one?
The inspiration was a specific place, as you know, and the scene is somewhat brief, so I wanted to elaborate in my imagination a little bit through the fragrance.
What atmosphere are you trying to capture with the scent?
I wanted to elaborate on some of the sweet & spicy smells that might come from the local spice market you might find in a village, such as Bree, since it is a place where different races (hobbits, dwarves and men) might congregate and engage in commerce.
Why did you choose those scent notes?
This was another scent that I first fell in love with and then found the matching scene and title afterwards. It's such a rich scent that's warm, spicy, and sweet, with notes of citrus peel, clove buds, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's so cozy, and I know that if I was wandering the streets of Bree and smelled anything like this, I would never leave!
Is there anything else you want to tell our Mythologie heroes?
I'm so excited to involve our fans in the growth and expansion of Mythologie through our fragranced products. We have a lot more in the idea tank at the moment and things are going to become really exciting as we proceed.
In some ways it's been a really bumpy ride as we came out of the gate, having started this whole adventure in March of 2020 and all the really crazy challenges we faced immediately (and still ongoing!).... however, we've come a long way since then!
As we grow, that's one thing I never want to go away... that direct connection with our candle fam is the heart of this business. I think that separates us from other brands out there, and I think we can continue to improve in many ways and make this an incredibly exciting adventure for everyone!
Look out for the brand new roll-on fragrance oils releasing Monday 17th May!
