Woody
Notesamberbirch tarbuddha woodcotton candylabdanumnutmegoudsmokestyraxvanilla
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspired by the majestic Helix Nebula, known as the “Eye of God,” this extrait captures the mystical balance between infinity and the now. Radiant spice notes open the experience, followed by a complex heart of smoky buddhawood, charred birch tar, earthy moss and leathery oud. The chorus of woods is unexpectedly tenderised with cotton candy and vanilla. A metallic coolness adds an almost otherworldly aura to the composition. A fragrance for those who seek to be present in the deepest aspects of their lives.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, reflective evenings when the room is quiet enough for its details to unfold: a soft floral opening, then incense and leather rising like warm air over stone. It suits a composed presence that feels intimate rather than loud, with a trace of melancholy in the air.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-floral opening stays clear and the resinous base can bloom without becoming heavy. Two to three sprays are enough for a polished, moderate trail; on skin it turns warmer and more leathery, while in the air the incense and sandalwood give it a soft, lingering haze.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral compositions with structure, contrast and a vintage-leaning sensibility. It will appeal to those drawn to rose, incense, woods and leather, especially if they prefer perfumes that feel polished, atmospheric and slightly old-school rather than overtly sweet or transparent.
Release year
2024
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for composing fragrances with a modern, often slightly subversive edge, balancing clarity with depth and texture. His work frequently moves between airy brightness and darker woods, resins and musks, which suits Tears On Mystic Sands: here he frames a floral heart with incense, leather and sandalwood for a composition that feels both lucid and shadowed. Buxton has worked across niche and designer perfumery for decades, and his style is often associated with clean structure, unexpected contrasts and a distinctive dry sensuality. In this fragrance, that approach gives the rose-freesia core a polished, atmospheric finish rather than a purely romantic one.
Collaborators
Dr. Peter Henssen shaped Mystikum’s 2024 revival and the Fantasy Collection’s creative direction, bridging the house’s Art Deco heritage with a modern niche sensibility. Ralf Schwieger and Alexandre Illan are also cited among the collaborators behind the brand’s renaissance, contributing to the broader concept and execution of the relaunch rather than the formula itself.
Ylem’s story
Mystikum is built around 1920s glamour, Art Deco elegance and a sense of refined drama. The house leans into heritage and individuality, pairing luxurious presentation with compositions that feel characterful and slightly theatrical rather than trend-led.
Eye Of God’s concept
Tears On Mystic Sands belongs to Mystikum’s modern Fantasy Collection and reinterprets the house’s Berlin heritage for a contemporary audience. The fragrance is presented as a meditation on lost love and memory, using desert imagery, dusk-like warmth and a bittersweet floral-woody structure to create a mood of elegance touched by melancholy.
Extra info
Mystikum is a revived heritage name, originally launched in 1910 by the Berlin house Scherk and reintroduced in a 2024 Art Deco-inspired relaunch. Tears On Mystic Sands is part of that modern chapter, and its bottle continues the brand’s heavy, architectural glass aesthetic.
Notesamberbirch tarbuddha woodcotton candylabdanumnutmegoudsmokestyraxvanilla
Tags
#beast
#smoky
Style
unisex
Inspired by the majestic Helix Nebula, known as the “Eye of God,” this extrait captures the mystical balance between infinity and the now. Radiant spice notes open the experience, followed by a complex heart of smoky buddhawood, charred birch tar, earthy moss and leathery oud. The chorus of woods is unexpectedly tenderised with cotton candy and vanilla. A metallic coolness adds an almost otherworldly aura to the composition. A fragrance for those who seek to be present in the deepest aspects of their lives.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close, reflective evenings when the room is quiet enough for its details to unfold: a soft floral opening, then incense and leather rising like warm air over stone. It suits a composed presence that feels intimate rather than loud, with a trace of melancholy in the air.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to cool weather, where its citrus-floral opening stays clear and the resinous base can bloom without becoming heavy. Two to three sprays are enough for a polished, moderate trail; on skin it turns warmer and more leathery, while in the air the incense and sandalwood give it a soft, lingering haze.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral compositions with structure, contrast and a vintage-leaning sensibility. It will appeal to those drawn to rose, incense, woods and leather, especially if they prefer perfumes that feel polished, atmospheric and slightly old-school rather than overtly sweet or transparent.
Release year
2024
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for composing fragrances with a modern, often slightly subversive edge, balancing clarity with depth and texture. His work frequently moves between airy brightness and darker woods, resins and musks, which suits Tears On Mystic Sands: here he frames a floral heart with incense, leather and sandalwood for a composition that feels both lucid and shadowed. Buxton has worked across niche and designer perfumery for decades, and his style is often associated with clean structure, unexpected contrasts and a distinctive dry sensuality. In this fragrance, that approach gives the rose-freesia core a polished, atmospheric finish rather than a purely romantic one.
Collaborators
Dr. Peter Henssen shaped Mystikum’s 2024 revival and the Fantasy Collection’s creative direction, bridging the house’s Art Deco heritage with a modern niche sensibility. Ralf Schwieger and Alexandre Illan are also cited among the collaborators behind the brand’s renaissance, contributing to the broader concept and execution of the relaunch rather than the formula itself.
Ylem’s story
Mystikum is built around 1920s glamour, Art Deco elegance and a sense of refined drama. The house leans into heritage and individuality, pairing luxurious presentation with compositions that feel characterful and slightly theatrical rather than trend-led.
Eye Of God’s concept
Tears On Mystic Sands belongs to Mystikum’s modern Fantasy Collection and reinterprets the house’s Berlin heritage for a contemporary audience. The fragrance is presented as a meditation on lost love and memory, using desert imagery, dusk-like warmth and a bittersweet floral-woody structure to create a mood of elegance touched by melancholy.
Extra info
Mystikum is a revived heritage name, originally launched in 1910 by the Berlin house Scherk and reintroduced in a 2024 Art Deco-inspired relaunch. Tears On Mystic Sands is part of that modern chapter, and its bottle continues the brand’s heavy, architectural glass aesthetic.