Hello, everyone!
This blog/forum idea was inspired by an Instagram contest I recently hosted, where I invited followers to write a short story with a dark twist in the style of Dark Tales. Each story concluded with a proposed set of ingredients and a perfume name. The response was overwhelming—your stories were so incredible that I ended up creating eight perfumes instead of the promised two!
Now, I want to take this concept to the next level by building a community where you can share your creative ideas. Whether inspired by history, mythology, literature, or any other source, the only guideline is that your submissions align with the unique, dark, and evocative style of Dark Tales.
I’ll be actively monitoring your comments on this post and selecting the best ideas to develop into collaborative limited-edition perfumes. Think of it as a creative exchange: you bring fresh, imaginative concepts, and I’ll transform them into bespoke fragrances. It’s a win-win, and it’s going to be so much fun!
If your idea is selected for our next limited edition perfume, you'll receive a complimentary 30 ml bottle of the Eau de Parfum as a token of appreciation.
Here’s an example of how your submission might look (written by @altar_antiques):
Perfume Name:
"Haunted Circus"
Story:
As she stepped into the woods, the crisp fall air embraced her, each breath carrying the earthy scent of decaying leaves. A sudden, incongruous whiff of salted caramel popcorn drifted through the darkness, mingling with a rich, buttery fragrance that seemed to lure her deeper into the shadowed forest.
The trees soon parted, unveiling a dilapidated carnival, its once-vibrant hues dulled by a shroud of dust and mist.
Faded signs, adorned with grotesquely grinning clown faces, leered at her from the gloom, their peeling paint and warped features unnervingly animated in the moonlight. Rusted rides stood like skeletal remnants of a forgotten revelry, their joints groaning in the oppressive silence. The air hung thick with the scents of aging rubber balloons and the faint, powdery trace of old theater makeup. As she ventured further, the faint echoes of distant laughter morphed into eerie whispers, beckoning her to delve deeper into the haunting remains of joy, now claimed by the night.
Notes:
A scent with notes of leaves, powder (theatre makeup ), dust, fog machine and salted caramel popcorn with added hints of rubber, sweetness and dirt.
PLEASE POST YOUR PERFUME IDEAS IN THE COMMENT BELOW.
If your scent is selected, I will contact you using the email address you provide when posting your comment. Rest assured, your email will remain private and will not be visible to other users.
LET'S GO!