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Apoteker Tepe - The Holy Mountain 35ml Eau de Parfum

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Warm Resinous Woody Smoky

Pine smoke, Incense, Balsam fir, Labdanum, Guaiacwood

The Holy Mountain is a smoky hearth strewn with incense, an enveloping layer of aged wood and resin melting over a core of dry heat. Mysterious and lasting, The Holy Mountain stays with you and around you, a reminder of warmth and sensuality. It includes over seven precious woods and resins along with a rare extraction of Lapsang Souchong tea smoked slowly over pinewood fires.

"A brother asked Abba Olympios, the priest of the Lavra, for his most protected secrets, and this is what he said:

Do not consort with heretics, keep a fire always burning, and wherever you stay, say repeatedly to yourself throughout the night:

‘I am a stranger.’

I am a stranger.

I am a stranger."

— JOHN MOSCHOS

Sweet Fern Fragrance Boutique is an Official and Exclusive Stockist of Apoteker Tepe fragrances in Australia.

Collections: Apoteker Tepe, Perfume

Type: Perfume

Possibly one of my instant all-time favourites! The opening is gentle smokey incense, then slightly grassy warm woods come through. As someone who is sensitive to harsh fragrances, The Holy Mountain is perfect. It's gentle and present, yet never intrusive or sharp. This fragrance has a bold, yet calm personality. The 'church in the woods' story done to perfection. On the dry down, (for me) there's almost a candy sweet note. Gentle, not loud. Like, a soft whisper of sweetness. I need a backup bottle! Absolutely unigendered - if you like an incense fragrance, this must be on your list.