Shennong Auphorie by Auphorie

Shennong Auphorie

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is Shennong Auphorie worth trying?

Shennong by Auphorie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
floral, warm spicy, amber with Chen Pi, Ginseng, Chuan Xiong
floral warm spicy amber

The first impression

Shennong by Auphorie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Shennong was launched in 2022. Shennong was created by Emrys Au and Eugene Au.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
warm spicy 85%
amber 70%
herbal 60%
aromatic 50%
green 40%
musky 35%
sweet 30%
fresh 25%
powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Emrys Au

Emrys Au

Emrys Au is a Malaysian perfumer and co-founder of the niche brand Auphorie. His catalog includes Bing Ma Yong, Binturong, Chypre Oud Maharani, Cuir Oud Padishah, Eau De Formosa, Eau De Nyonya, Iris Macchiato, and L’anima Della Rosa. Au is known for creating complex, narrative-driven fragrances inspired by Asian culture and ingredients.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Chen Pi Chen Pi
Ginseng Ginseng
Chuan Xiong Chuan Xiong
Kaempferia Galanga Kaempferia Galanga
Chinese Magnolia Chinese Magnolia
Ambergris Ambergris
Dark Plum Wu Mei Dark Plum Wu Mei
Clove Clove
Cangzhu Cangzhu
Chai Hu Chai Hu
Nut Grass Nut Grass
Licorice Licorice
Angelica Angelica
Jujube Blossom Jujube Blossom
Ginger Ginger
Chinese Cinnamon Wood Chinese Cinnamon Wood
Great Burnet Great Burnet
Hyssop Hyssop
Siam Cardamom Siam Cardamom
Honeysuckle Honeysuckle
Olibanum Olibanum
Myrtle Myrtle
Lotus Lotus
Oolong tea Oolong tea
Pu'er tea Pu'er tea
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Plum Blossom Plum Blossom
Magnolia Magnolia
Chinese Peony Chinese Peony
Honey Honey
White Sandalwood White Sandalwood
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Musk Musk
Artemisia Artemisia

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Shennong Auphorie

Essence

The Mystic seeks transcendence through the senses, and Shennong is their sacred incense. With its labyrinth of ginseng, plum blossom, and oolong tea, the fragrance feels like a meditation in liquid form. They are a bridge between worlds, drawn to the esoteric and the ephemeral.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing robes, hand-carved jade, and fabrics that whisper with movement. The scent's myrtle and lotus notes reflect a palette of deep indigos and muted golds. Their space is a sanctuary-altars adorned with dried herbs, scrolls of calligraphy, and the faintest trace of smoldering resin.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the interconnectedness of all things. The tea and spice accords mirror their practice of finding the divine in the mundane. Time is cyclical to them, much like the seasons of harvest woven into the fragrance's complexity.

Relationships

They attract seekers and skeptics alike. Romantic partners are drawn to their enigmatic presence, much like the honeysuckle's fleeting sweetness. Disciples and peers respect their ability to sit with silence and unravel mysteries without force.

Lifestyle

Their days begin with tea ceremonies and end with stargazing. The ginger and cinnamon notes suggest a fondness for ancient remedies and shared rituals. They thrive in thresholds-dawn, dusk, and the spaces between breaths.

Shadow

Their detachment can become escapism, and their reverence for tradition may resist necessary change. The clove's sharpness hints at a tendency to armor themselves with wisdom when vulnerability is needed.

Conclusion

Shennong is the Mystic's talisman-a fragrance that maps the unseen, inviting wearers to lose themselves in order to be found.

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