Thornapple

Thornapple — Heretic Parfum

Year: 2026
Perfumer: Douglas Little
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance Family: Fruity Amber · Green Woody
Gender: Unisex

Step into a garden after dark. Thornapple by Heretic Parfum pairs crisp apple and verdant leaves with dark plum, aromatic spices, and resinous woods, creating a fragrance with a mysterious, untamed character.

Inspired by the folklore surrounding Datura, Douglas Little explores the tension between botanical beauty and the unknown. This imaginative interpretation draws on the plant’s mythology, evoking an enchanted garden where luminous fruit gives way to deeper, earthier shadows.

The opening combines fresh apple and green leaves with cool cardamom and saffron’s leathery warmth. Dark plum brings a rich, ripe sweetness to the heart, framed by the dry character of black tea, resinous labdanum, and frankincense. Oakmoss and vetiver ground the composition, while ambered woods and skin musk lend warmth to the finish.

Fragrance Profile

Top Notes: Apple Accord, Green Leaves, Cardamom, Saffron
Heart Notes: Black Tea, Dark Plum, Labdanum, Frankincense
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Ambered Woods, Skin Musk

Performance

An evolving composition with a softer, intimate drydown. Heretic recommends periodic reapplication to refresh intensity. Longevity and projection vary with skin and application.

Ideal For

Lovers of dark fruit, aromatic tea, incense, and earthy woods. A compelling choice for autumn evenings, intimate settings, and anyone drawn to fragrances with a gothic botanical story.