FALL OF PHAETON, a captivating fragrance from the Argos Fragrances Artist Series, is inspired by the dramatic and dynamic artistry of Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. Celebrated for his masterful depiction of movement, vivid color, and sensual intensity, Rubens influence permeates every note of this bold composition.

The myth of Phaeton recounts the tragic tale of Helios son, who dared to ride the chariot of the sun. Unable to control its wild horses, he scorched and froze the earth in chaos. Zeus, witnessing the devastation, struck Phaeton down with a thunderbolt. Rubens painting captures the climactic momentPhaeton plummeting in flames from the golden chariot, surrounded by terrified horses and celestial deities who uphold the order of time.

This fragrance pays tribute to Phaetons daring spirit and tragic fall. It opens with electrifying bursts of bergamot, lemon, cardamom, pink peppercorn, and ginger, unfolding into smoldering heart notes of labdanum, lavender, and agarwood. The base reveals rich musk, animalic leather, sweet tonka bean, and vanillaan olfactory portrait of passion, chaos, and heroic defiance.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Spicy Cardamom, Pink Peppercorn, Ginger

Middle Notes: Labdanum, Lavender, Agarwood

Base Notes: Rich Musk, Animalic Leather, Sweet Tonka Bean, Vanilla