Leather
Unconventional
Woody
Top Notesbirch tarblack pepperpetrichorsaffron
Heartincensekyphileathermineral accordpapyrustobacco
Base Notesbenzoindamp stoneshaiti vetiverlabdanummyrrhvetiver
Style
for her
for him
unisex
The third volume in the Revenants series takes inspiration from the works of architect Nicolas Hawksmoor (1661-1736) whose foreboding structures define London's urban landscape even today.
Hawksmoor - referred to as ‘the Devil’s architect’ - continues to provoke interest for his distinctive churches, which introduced elements of Egyptology into traditional ecclesiastical settings. These curious architectural details, and his recent reputation as a Freemason has prompted speculation that occult symbolism influenced his methods, and imbued his designs with an inherent ‘terror and magnificence’.
By contrasting darkness with invigorating complexity, perfumer Pia Long has combined a vivid olfactory impression of the man, his works and his myth. Accords of Somalian Incense, dry woods and wet stone meld with opium smoke, papyrus and kyphi, underpinned by a base of Haitian vetiver and precious resins.
The product’s packaging bears a representation of Hawksmoor’s celebrated work – Christ Church Spitalfields in East London.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Coming in from rain with a dark wool coat still damp at the shoulders, this scent feels composed rather than comforting. Wet-stone coolness cuts through incense and leather, creating a brooding presence suited to a quiet evening where conversation stays close and unhurried.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its smoky, resinous weight. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained impression of incense and leather. In warmer conditions, apply sparingly: the dense resins and birch-tar character may feel more imposing as the skin heats.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to smoky incense, dark leather and mineral textures rather than sweetness or polished freshness. It will particularly appeal to those who enjoy unconventional woody fragrances in which damp stone and dry resins create tension instead of softness.
Release year
2019
The nose
Pia Long is a Finnish-born perfumer and co-founder of the independent fragrance studio Olfiction. Her work combines technical precision with an imaginative, narrative-led approach. For Terror & Magnificence, she translated Hawksmoor’s architecture into contrasting textures: smoky incense, dry woods, rich resins and cold, wet stone.
Collaborators
BeauFort founder Leo Crabtree served as art director, shaping the architectural concept with Pia Long. Their creative direction drew on both Hawksmoor’s imposing London churches and the mythology surrounding their creator.
Beaufort’s story
BeauFort London treats perfume as storytelling rather than an exercise in universal appeal. Founded by musician Leo Crabtree, the house draws on British history, maritime imagery and elemental forces, with smoke as a recurring signature. Its Revenants collection explores historical and literary figures whose influence persists beyond their lifetimes.
Terror & Magnificence’s concept
The third fragrance in the Revenants collection takes its inspiration from Nicholas Hawksmoor’s London churches. Incense, papyrus and kyphi evoke ecclesiastical interiors and Egyptian references, while wet stone suggests London rain after summer heat. The occult associations surrounding Hawksmoor belong to the perfume’s imaginative narrative, not to established facts about the architect.
Extra info
The bottle and packaging depict the western façade of Christ Church, Spitalfields, one of Hawksmoor’s celebrated London churches. Papyrus and candle wax appear in the fragrance’s descriptive imagery, while its formal note pyramid includes tobacco absolute, kyphi and a wet-stone accord.
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Top Notesbirch tarblack pepperpetrichorsaffron
Heartincensekyphileathermineral accordpapyrustobacco
Base Notesbenzoindamp stoneshaiti vetiverlabdanummyrrhvetiver
Style
for her
for him
unisex
The third volume in the Revenants series takes inspiration from the works of architect Nicolas Hawksmoor (1661-1736) whose foreboding structures define London's urban landscape even today.
Hawksmoor - referred to as ‘the Devil’s architect’ - continues to provoke interest for his distinctive churches, which introduced elements of Egyptology into traditional ecclesiastical settings. These curious architectural details, and his recent reputation as a Freemason has prompted speculation that occult symbolism influenced his methods, and imbued his designs with an inherent ‘terror and magnificence’.
By contrasting darkness with invigorating complexity, perfumer Pia Long has combined a vivid olfactory impression of the man, his works and his myth. Accords of Somalian Incense, dry woods and wet stone meld with opium smoke, papyrus and kyphi, underpinned by a base of Haitian vetiver and precious resins.
The product’s packaging bears a representation of Hawksmoor’s celebrated work – Christ Church Spitalfields in East London.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Coming in from rain with a dark wool coat still damp at the shoulders, this scent feels composed rather than comforting. Wet-stone coolness cuts through incense and leather, creating a brooding presence suited to a quiet evening where conversation stays close and unhurried.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather suits its smoky, resinous weight. Begin with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained impression of incense and leather. In warmer conditions, apply sparingly: the dense resins and birch-tar character may feel more imposing as the skin heats.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to smoky incense, dark leather and mineral textures rather than sweetness or polished freshness. It will particularly appeal to those who enjoy unconventional woody fragrances in which damp stone and dry resins create tension instead of softness.
Release year
2019
The nose
Pia Long is a Finnish-born perfumer and co-founder of the independent fragrance studio Olfiction. Her work combines technical precision with an imaginative, narrative-led approach. For Terror & Magnificence, she translated Hawksmoor’s architecture into contrasting textures: smoky incense, dry woods, rich resins and cold, wet stone.
Collaborators
BeauFort founder Leo Crabtree served as art director, shaping the architectural concept with Pia Long. Their creative direction drew on both Hawksmoor’s imposing London churches and the mythology surrounding their creator.
Beaufort’s story
BeauFort London treats perfume as storytelling rather than an exercise in universal appeal. Founded by musician Leo Crabtree, the house draws on British history, maritime imagery and elemental forces, with smoke as a recurring signature. Its Revenants collection explores historical and literary figures whose influence persists beyond their lifetimes.
Terror & Magnificence’s concept
The third fragrance in the Revenants collection takes its inspiration from Nicholas Hawksmoor’s London churches. Incense, papyrus and kyphi evoke ecclesiastical interiors and Egyptian references, while wet stone suggests London rain after summer heat. The occult associations surrounding Hawksmoor belong to the perfume’s imaginative narrative, not to established facts about the architect.
Extra info
The bottle and packaging depict the western façade of Christ Church, Spitalfields, one of Hawksmoor’s celebrated London churches. Papyrus and candle wax appear in the fragrance’s descriptive imagery, while its formal note pyramid includes tobacco absolute, kyphi and a wet-stone accord.