Stora Skuggan 2017 EDP

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Silphium

by Tomas Hempel , Olle Hemmendorff

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Stora Skuggan Silphium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Tomas Hempel and Olle Hemmendorff. Silphium opens with Labdanum, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pepper, Cinnamon, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Myrrh, and Frankincense. Stora Skuggan's Silphium carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, unique, and utterly compelling. Silphium is a scent for those who march to the beat of their own drum; some will find it medicinal, others a masterpiece of ancient herbal mystery.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Unique
  • Warm
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Silphium Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its distinctive and sometimes 'medicinal' character, make it less suited for formal settings or sports. However, its fresh spicy qualities lend well to casual wear and it's intriguing enough for dates, even if not universally appealing. Many reviewers enjoy wearing it to work for focus and individuality.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An immediate invigorating burst of sharp ginger and black pepper cuts through, edged by a distinct, rosy geranium. As it settles, warm spices like cinnamon and clove emerge, weaving through a sophisticated tobacco leaf. The dry down unveils an ancient landscape of leathery tones, earthy cedar, and the contemplative, resinous embrace of myrrh and frankincense, leaving a lingering, almost spiritual echo.

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