Friday the 13th - 15: Frau Perchta
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PLEASE NOTE Friday the 13th collection orders will ship AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
We do not keep this collection “in stock”; instead, they are batched and shipped once the event concludes. Due to the holiday shipping schedule, our standard lead times are not applicable to this collection, and Fri 13th orders will begin shipping the first week of January.
FRAU PERCHTA is the 15th in a numbered collection of exclusive fragrances blended in commemoration of Friday the 13th. Released only for a few days, fragrances in the Friday the 13th collection pay tribute to superstitions, omens, phobias, customs and lore surrounding this, the unluckiest of holidays.
Often called “the Christmas witch” or “female Krampus,” these nicknames don’t capture Frau Perchta's full essence. Rooted in pagan traditions, she embodies the archetype of a wise woman and was likely revered as an original great goddess of the Alps and leader of the Wild Hunt. Jacob Grimm describes her as particularly intolerant of disorder in the home, and her legends revolve around strict household standards. She’s not just a stickler for cleanliness; she’s terrifyingly punitive, threatening to slit open bellies, remove innards, and replace them with straw and stones if her standards aren’t met (jeeez).
Despite her appearance - often described as a crone wearing rags with the splayed feet of a swan and a long, beak-like nose - she’s an exacting judge of domestic order, expecting spotless homes and neatly spun flax, all completed by Twelfth Night (6th January). Frau Perchta’s stories blend awe, fear, and reverence, reflecting her roots as both a goddess of domesticity and a fearsome enforcer of ancient traditions.
Availability: Friday, December 13 - Monday, December 16, 2024 while supplies last.
Available Sizes & Formats:
Perfume Oil Extrait - 6ml roll-on
Parfum Extrait - (alcohol-based) 10ml travel spray and 30ml glass atomizer
☾ Notes: ☽
Austere frankincense, toasted clove, and glowing veils of ancient amber blend with the quiet solitude of a fresh alpine snow, yards of woven flax, cold steel, and the distant refrain of softly beating swan wings
☾ Fragrance Family: ☽ A somber winter atmospheric with warming hints of spicy woods and a haze of soft (not smoky) incense.
Similar In Mood To: Sacre Coeur; Waking In Winter; An Excellent Day For An Exorcism