Siam 1928 Kurma 永生龜

Top notes: Pandan leaf, kiwi, violet, shiso, soy milk
Middle notes: Cedarwood, pistachio, fig, seaweed
Base notes: Oakmoss, sandalwood, tonka bean

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Mandara rose, a mountain high,
as pillar set against the sky.
Serpents coiled with endless might,
bound it fast in spiral tight.

Gods and demons, bright array,
gathered fierce at ocean’s sway.
Churned the nectar, heaven’s prize,
from milk-white sea, where wonder lies.

Waves resounded, wild and strong,
the cosmic tide in seething song.
Kurma plunged to waters deep,
upholding earth on shell to keep.

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The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, or Samudra Manthan, is one of the great cosmic myths. In this tale, gods and demons joined forces to churn the primordial ocean of milk in search of amrita, the nectar of immortality. Mount Mandara was chosen as the churning rod, and the serpent Vasuki became the rope. Yet a mountain cannot stand firm in the endless sea without support. To uphold the balance, Lord Vishnu took the form of Kurma, the cosmic turtle, diving deep into the ocean and offering his vast, steady back as the foundation. Kurma is thus not only a savior in the myth, but a symbol of stability and serenity, supporting the creation of the universe itself.

When the fragrance first touches the skin, it opens with a soft creaminess led by soy milk. This gourmand note flows like the sacred ocean of milk, tender yet luminous, evoking the beginning of life itself. Around it, bright kiwi sparkles with green juiciness, like the first tremor of energy rippling across the waters. Shiso leaf, violet leaf, and pandan leaf weave in gentle green threads, conjuring a vision of fresh vegetation lining the sacred shore, bringing both purity and calm.

As the fragrance deepens, the heart reveals itself in a vivid tableau of the churning sea. Cedarwood rises at the center, steady and unwavering, much like Mount Mandara standing tall upon Kurma’s back. The mineral saltiness of seaweed moves like tides, while pistachio adds a smooth nuttiness and fig lends its lush sweetness. Together they create a harmony of savory and sweet, as though treasures were emerging from the cosmic waters, symbols of abundance and divine gifts.

Finally, the fragrance settles into its base, where ancient depth takes form. Oakmoss unfurls with green dampness, reminiscent of the primordial ocean floor. Sandalwood radiates a calm, sacred warmth, its meditative smoothness embodying the divine stability of Kurma himself. Tonka bean leaves a final imprint of sweet warmth, echoing the reward of the churning: the fulfillment of life, abundant and eternal.

Kurma is not merely a perfume, but a journey through myth, a tribute to the Ocean of Milk. Its creamy undertones flow throughout like the sacred sea, while the firm backbone of woods and moss reflects the cosmic turtle who bore the mountain upon his shell. This fragrance embodies both strength and gentleness, stillness and creation, holding them in balance for eternity.

60ml EDP

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