Aromatic
Notesbuttercupchamomilefighaymuskphysalissun lotiontussilago flower
Tags
#clean
#normcore
Style
for her
unisex
This is a fantasy interpretation of the long-lost scent of the musk monkeyflower, beloved in Victorian England for its delicate yellow petals and rich musk smell. That is, until the turn of the twentieth century, when the flower suddenly lost its odour. This biological mystery continues to stump botanists and windowbox gardeners alike. So until the monkeyflower rediscovers its mojo, Stora Skuggan has created an imaginary version, a sunny meadow of flowers and herbs. Gently fruity chamomile and fig swirl through a landscape of comforting hay and musk. A sunscreen accord suggests bare skin warming in the late afternoon heat. Mellow and uplifting.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon spent close to the grass, with sleeves rolled up and conversation drifting between pauses. Chamomile and hay give the scent a meadow-like softness, while fig and sunscreen suggest the easy intimacy of warm, bare skin.
How to wear
Its herbal, sun-warmed character suits spring and mild summer weather. Start with one or two sprays on exposed skin, allowing the chamomile, fig and musky hay to settle before adding more. In hotter weather, keep application light to preserve the balance between the meadow notes and sunscreen warmth.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer understated aromatic scents with soft fruit and a comforting musky base. Especially appealing if chamomile, dry hay and the familiar warmth of sunscreen feel more inviting than overt sweetness or dense florals.
Release year
2025
The nose
Olle Hemmendorff
Stora Skuggan’s story
Stora Skuggan is a Stockholm fragrance studio that treats scent, artwork and packaging as one creative practice, composing and producing them in-house. Its perfumes draw on unusual stories and use both natural and synthetic materials to realise the intended idea, rather than pursuing an all-natural ideal.
Monkeyflower’s concept
Monkeyflower imagines the lost fragrance of the musk monkeyflower, a yellow-flowered plant once prized in Victorian England. Historical accounts, including a 1934 Nature article, describe its scent disappearing, though observations varied across places and years. Rather than reconstructing the original smell, Stora Skuggan offers a fantasy of flowers, herbs and sun-warmed skin.
Extra info
Monkeyflower was introduced as Stora Skuggan’s ninth fragrance. Its published notes include the unusual pairing of tussilago and sunscreen, and it belongs to the brand’s vegan range.
Also featured in
Best of BritishCult Classics
Notesbuttercupchamomilefighaymuskphysalissun lotiontussilago flower
Tags
#clean
#normcore
Style
for her
unisex
This is a fantasy interpretation of the long-lost scent of the musk monkeyflower, beloved in Victorian England for its delicate yellow petals and rich musk smell. That is, until the turn of the twentieth century, when the flower suddenly lost its odour. This biological mystery continues to stump botanists and windowbox gardeners alike. So until the monkeyflower rediscovers its mojo, Stora Skuggan has created an imaginary version, a sunny meadow of flowers and herbs. Gently fruity chamomile and fig swirl through a landscape of comforting hay and musk. A sunscreen accord suggests bare skin warming in the late afternoon heat. Mellow and uplifting.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried afternoon spent close to the grass, with sleeves rolled up and conversation drifting between pauses. Chamomile and hay give the scent a meadow-like softness, while fig and sunscreen suggest the easy intimacy of warm, bare skin.
How to wear
Its herbal, sun-warmed character suits spring and mild summer weather. Start with one or two sprays on exposed skin, allowing the chamomile, fig and musky hay to settle before adding more. In hotter weather, keep application light to preserve the balance between the meadow notes and sunscreen warmth.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer understated aromatic scents with soft fruit and a comforting musky base. Especially appealing if chamomile, dry hay and the familiar warmth of sunscreen feel more inviting than overt sweetness or dense florals.
Release year
2025
The nose
Olle Hemmendorff
Stora Skuggan’s story
Stora Skuggan is a Stockholm fragrance studio that treats scent, artwork and packaging as one creative practice, composing and producing them in-house. Its perfumes draw on unusual stories and use both natural and synthetic materials to realise the intended idea, rather than pursuing an all-natural ideal.
Monkeyflower’s concept
Monkeyflower imagines the lost fragrance of the musk monkeyflower, a yellow-flowered plant once prized in Victorian England. Historical accounts, including a 1934 Nature article, describe its scent disappearing, though observations varied across places and years. Rather than reconstructing the original smell, Stora Skuggan offers a fantasy of flowers, herbs and sun-warmed skin.
Extra info
Monkeyflower was introduced as Stora Skuggan’s ninth fragrance. Its published notes include the unusual pairing of tussilago and sunscreen, and it belongs to the brand’s vegan range.
Also featured in
Best of BritishCult Classics