The past can resurface in a flash, ignited by the slightest sensory trigger, like the aroma of a familiar place or a whisper of music. In Journey Through Liminality, we draw upon these dormant memories, blending them into a multidimensional experience that transcends a simple timeline of “then” and “now.”
This interplay of recollection and the present informs our exploration of Jung’s Shadow. While Blog 2 emphasized the need to confront our unseen selves and cross the threshold of our comfort zone, here we spotlight how hidden memories and desires can guide us into that transformative space. Darkness, in our view, is not only a realm of uncertainty but also a wellspring of unexplored possibility.
Six Chapters of an Ongoing Narrative
Though our first season encompasses six fragrances—OPUS 2, OPUS 3, OPUS 5, OPUS 7, OPUS 11, and OPUS 13—two have already emerged as precursors to this evolving story. Each composition invites you to sense how memory, time, and the Shadow converge, offering a glimpse of the new awakenings hidden within the past.
OPUS 2 evokes the hush of a dawn-lit forest, where crisp herbal accents meet the soothing swirl of incense. Guatemalan cardamom and carvi seeds introduce a brisk lift, leading into a reflective heart of violet flower and Italian leather, shifting like sunlight through leaves. Australian sandalwood and Palo Santo create a grounding sense of warmth, while soft musks echo the silent resilience of ancient groves. Here, the forest speaks to the courage required to acknowledge long-buried recollections and confront the veiled parts of our being.
OPUS 3 transports you to a moonlit garden where tuberose and Turkish rose flourish beneath a gentle glow. Italian winter lemon acts like a silver beam in the dark, guiding you into the lush interplay of florals accented by Karo Karounde’s wild spirit. Ylang-Ylang from Madagascar adds velvety depth, culminating in a soft, lingering accord of Vanilla Absolute, benzoin, and tolu balm. This midnight sanctuary whispers of solitude, hope, and the stirring possibility that arises when memories, once thought lost, emerge to illuminate the present.
Where Darkness Nurtures Rebirth
As we continue Journey Through Liminality, we stay true to the belief that true elegance arises not from mere ostentation but from courage in the face of inner shadows. In Blog 2, we discussed how fear and turmoil can lead to greater self-awareness; now, we turn to how memory itself can serve as a bridge, linking past trials to the promise of transformation. Pain and uncertainty may be part of the journey, but within those experiences lie valuable truths waiting to be rediscovered.
Looking Beyond: The Four Upcoming OPUS
OPUS 2 and OPUS 3 only lay the groundwork. Future chapters will continue the narrative, each revealing another facet of time’s hidden dimensions, from the whispers of ancient forests to the quiet hum of modern cityscapes. Through these upcoming fragrances, dance, film, and opera, we will further unfold the fragile intersections of memory, darkness, and rebirth, guiding you ever deeper into the liminal realm.
An Invitation to Remember and Renew
At LARTEDELSENTIRE, we uphold that the past, far from being lost, abides within our senses. Each fragrance in our first season aims to awaken those dormant echoes, offering a poignant reminder that even the darkest corners can yield new life and brilliant flashes of insight.
We invite you to continue crossing these thresholds with us. Reflect on the memories, faces, and emotions rekindled by scent; listen for the quiet signal that emerges in moments of stillness. Allow memory and time to converge, making every inhalation a point of release, transformation, and self-discovery.