Fall of Phaeton

"Argos Fall of Phaeton is a bold and powerful Eau de Parfum inspired by the dramatic mythology captured by Peter Paul Rubens. This fragrance pairs bright citrus, fiery spices, smoldering woods, and deep resins to tell the story of Phaeton’s rise and fall, creating an intense and unforgettable olfactory experience. Fall of Phaeton draws from the dynamic Flemish Baroque style of Rubens, whose paintings emphasized movement, emotion, and divine spectacle. In the ancient myth, Phaeton, determined to prove his divine lineage, convinced his father Helios to let him guide the sun god’s chariot across the sky. Losing control of the fiery steeds, he scorched the earth in some places and froze it in others. To restore balance, Zeus struck him down with a thunderbolt, sending him crashing toward the earth in a blaze of tragic beauty. Rubens vividly portrayed this moment of chaos, depicting Phaeton falling from the chariot as the seasons and celestial beings react in terror. The scene reflects courage, recklessness, and the cost of daring beyond mortal limits. This fragrance channels the heat, drama, and emotional force of that myth. It opens with bright bursts of bergamot and lemon paired with cardamom, pink peppercorn, and fresh ginger. The heart reveals smoldering notes of labdanum, lavender, and agarwood that echo the burning chariot and swirling sky. The base settles with rich musk, animalic leather, warm tonka bean, and vanilla for a deep and intoxicating finish."   Main Accords: Spicy, Resinous, Woody Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, Pink Peppercorn, Ginger Heart Notes: Labdanum, Lavender, Agarwood Base Notes: Rich Musk, Leather, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Launch Year: 2024     We understand that Authenticity is of great concern when purchasing a branded product from an online store. When you purchase from Scentsgift.com rest assured that: All of our products are 100% Authentic, Original & Genuine. All of our products are purchased from manufacturers and authorized distributors and are 100% authentic, no fakes, replicas or knock offs of any kind.  Our buyers work very closely with our suppliers in order to be able to offer the low prices our customers have come to expect.   All perfume samples are hand decanted (by Scentsgift.com) from the original manufacturer bottles into our sample bottles that you will be receiving. You are not receiving the manufacturer’s bottles or packaging unless you have ordered the full bottle product (if the option is available). For more information, please visit Our Bottles page. If you have any further questions, feel free to Contact us.