Terror & Magnificence Beaufort London by BeauFort London

Terror & Magnificence Beaufort London

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Terror & Magnificence Beaufort London worth trying?

Terror & Magnificence by BeauFort London is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Excellent longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
amber, leather, warm spicy with Birch Tar, Black Pepper, Saffron
amber leather warm spicy

The first impression

Terror & Magnificence by BeauFort London is a fragrance for women and men. Terror & Magnificence was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Pia Long. Top notes are Birch Tar, Black Pepper and Saffron; middle notes are Incense, Tobacco and Papyrus; base notes are Haitian Vetiver, Myrrh, Labdanum, Benzoin and Pebbles.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
leather 85%
warm spicy 70%
smoky 60%
woody 50%
balsamic 40%
tobacco 35%
aromatic 30%
fresh spicy 25%
sweet 20%

The perfumer behind it

Pia Long

Pia Long

Pia Long is a British perfumer and co-founder of the fragrance consultancy Olfiction. Her work includes the dark, atmospheric Terror & Magnificence for BeauFort London and the nostalgic 29 High Street for Lush. She has also created a series of fragrances for MOH, ranging from the honeyed Honeyism to the woody Innocuous Oud.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Birch Tar Birch Tar
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Saffron Saffron

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Incense Incense
Tobacco Tobacco
Papyrus Papyrus

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Haitian Vetiver Haitian Vetiver
Myrrh Myrrh
Labdanum Labdanum
Benzoin Benzoin
Pebbles Pebbles

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Terror & Magnificence Beaufort London

Essence

The Mystic seeks the sublime in darkness, and Terror & Magnificence is their sacred smoke. Birch tar and black pepper crackle like a ritual fire, while myrrh and labdanum deepen into something meditative. This fragrance is a communion with the unknown, where terror and awe are two sides of the same coin.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in layers of black linen and silver talismans, their wardrobe a blend of monastic austerity and occult opulence. Their aesthetic is cathedral shadows and candlelight, mirrored in the fragrance’s interplay of incense and vetiver.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of thresholds-the moment between dusk and night, the edge of a cliff. Their spirituality is visceral, rooted in the tangible: the sting of pepper, the resinous weight of myrrh. They worship the divine in the dangerous.

Relationships

They attract seekers and skeptics alike, drawn to their intensity. Lovers are initiated into midnight rituals, though few stay long enough to unravel their mysteries. Friends are those who aren’t afraid of silence.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured around solitude: pre-dawn meditation, hours spent grinding spices or tending to altars. Evenings might find them in abandoned chapels or underground jazz clubs, wherever the air thrums with reverence.

Shadow

Their fascination with the abyss can tip into self-destruction, mistaking darkness for depth. The very incense that purifies risks becoming a shroud.

Conclusion

Terror & Magnificence is a hymn to the ineffable. It’s for those who kneel at altars of their own making, who find divinity in the devouring dark.

If you like this, try these

Fragrances with a comparable profile - shared accords, notes, and character.