More Beauty Than Beast The Rising Phoenix Perfumery
At a glance
Is More Beauty Than Beast The Rising Phoenix Perfumery worth trying?
More Beauty Than Beast by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.
- Best match
- Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
- Performance feel
- Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
- Signature profile
- amber, woody, warm spicy with Pink Grapefruit, Blood Grapefruit, Allspice
The first impression
More Beauty Than Beast by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. More Beauty Than Beast was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is JK DeLapp. Top notes are Pink Grapefruit, Blood Grapefruit and Allspice; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cloves, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Nutmeg, Cassia and Rose de Mai; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Labdanum, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Civet.
What shapes the scent
The perfumer behind it
JK DeLapp
JK DeLapp is a perfumer for The Rising Phoenix Perfumery, creating bold and evocative scents. Their portfolio includes City Oud, More Beauty Than Beast, and Musk Rose, often blending rich resins with floral and woody notes. DeLapp's work explores themes of contrast and intensity.
Notes pyramid
The mood it creates
The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of More Beauty Than Beast The Rising Phoenix Perfumery
Essence
More Beauty Than Beast channels the Mystic archetype, revealing the divine hidden within the sensual. The fragrance's blend of ylang-ylang, civet, and benzoin suggests a journey from flesh to spirit. They are a bridge between worlds, finding ecstasy in both the sacred and the profane.
Style & Aesthetic
Their style is opulent yet enigmatic, favoring rich fabrics in deep jewel tones that catch the light like stained glass. The scent's amber and floral heart reflects a love for ornate details-a filigree pendant, a velvet-bound book. They move through the world with the quiet intensity of a votive flame.
Philosophy & Values
They believe in the holiness of pleasure, seeing desire as a path to transcendence. The fragrance's spicy, balsamic warmth mirrors their conviction that the body is a temple. They value depth over dogma, seeking truth in the spaces between breath and prayer.
Relationships
In love, they are both sanctuary and siren, offering solace while stirring longing. The scent's vanilla and sandalwood base creates an aura of comfort, while the citrus and cloves spark with restless energy. They attract those who yearn for both union and mystery.
Lifestyle
Their days are structured around moments of devotion-morning meditation, evening incense. The fragrance's rose and jasmine notes hint at a life rich with ritual, where even the mundane is infused with meaning. They thrive in dimly lit spaces heavy with the weight of contemplation.
Shadow
Their shadow lies in the temptation to retreat too far into the numinous, losing touch with the tangible world. The scent's animalic undertones whisper of the danger in denying the flesh while chasing the spirit.
Conclusion
More Beauty Than Beast is an olfactory psalm for those who find the infinite in the intimate. Like the Mystic, they know that true beauty lies not in the denial of the beast, but in its transfiguration.