More Beauty Than Beast The Rising Phoenix Perfumery

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2013

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

amber 100%
woody 85%
warm spicy 70%
fresh spicy 60%
vanilla 50%
yellow floral 40%
balsamic 35%
sweet 30%
citrus 25%
aromatic 20%

The perfumer behind it

JK DeLapp

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

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pink Grapefruit Pink Grapefruit
Blood Grapefruit Blood Grapefruit
Allspice Allspice

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Cloves Cloves
Jasmine Sambac Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Jasmine
Brazilian Rosewood Brazilian Rosewood
Nutmeg Nutmeg
Cassia Cassia
Rose de Mai Rose de Mai

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Benzoin Benzoin
Vanilla Vanilla
Labdanum Labdanum
Olibanum Olibanum
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Civet Civet

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.