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Postmodern Perfumery

Quir Eau de Parfum

Explicit acceptance and subversive joy in a secret world of leather and pleasure. A celebration of defiant exuberance, the spectrum of individuality and identity. Patent leather glistens amid well-worn biker jackets, adorned with spiced floral corsages.

Gilt Candle

If the walls in a church could talk, what would they say? Would they speak in smoky whispers of frankincense? What secrets could be found beneath the patina of ages on cold stone floors? Would they reveal hidden truths about ourselves; of our destiny, our origin? Gilt explores these mysteries, bringing together ancient resins, spices and woods, and shrouds them in a veil of gold. A scent that captures the quiet, contemplative nature of rituals seen through smoke, and a touch of guilt. Light the candle. we are ready for your confession.

What is postmodern perfumery?

“A postmodern perfume does not assume that perfume is only worn by a certain kind of person, in a certain kind of way. A postmodern perfume is not marketed based on a borrowed quote based on a 20th century idea of a woman. We invite everyone to question what you believe and hear about good perfume, about perfumery, about our trade, about marketing, about learned and repeated truisms. And if some of it gives you pause, we invite you to participate in making things better for everyone involved. Not least the person who buys and wears our perfumes.”

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It's brilliant!

“[Gilded] is a fragrance that gets you noticed. It's in that golden, drizzly, resinous incense vibe that I love. [...] This is a great fragrance. The composition is so clever. Objectively, it's brilliant.”

— Alice du Parcq

Beautiful and Unique.

“A range of beautiful, unique candles that are genuinely different and weird and fun and luxury and lush…[Queen Jam] is actually my favourite one. It smells like someone made sweet jam in a florist that was full to the brim and in full bloom. I love it. LOVE.”

— Caroline Hirons

Gilded Eau de Parfum

All that is gilded will be bold. A celestial temple of golden light transcends Earthly reality. The whispered mysteries of ancient spirits, covered in gold by awe and time. All life endeavours to ascend to a higher plane, a state attained through incense and devoted spirituality.

Gilded Travel Spray

Top Notes: Lemon, Saffron, Gold accord
Heart Notes: Frankincense oil, Frankincense resin, Carnation, Cedar Leaf, Beeswax absolute
Base Notes: Myrrh, Cedarwood, Labdanum, Leather, Civet, Musk

Succulent Candle

Succulent is our tribute to the noble botanicals that bring beauty and joy to our homes, without any of the hassle of actually growing anything. With juicy green notes of cactus and tomato leaf, Succulent is verdant and fresh, evoking a glass conservatory overflowing with lush tendrils.

We believe that...

…the fragrance trade should move on from tired tropes invented a hundred years ago.

…no assumptions should be made about the kind of person who buys fragrance.

…that the most beautiful perfumes are art first, product second.