New Perfume Review: Liz Zorn of Soivohle “Amun Re the Tears of Ra” + Honey Tears of an Egyptian God Draw

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The Egyptian God RA, who cried tears of honey and bees

I have long been attracted to the mythology and history of ancient Egypt. The story of the god Ra is very complex and there are many versions of his life, his deeds, and how he was important as a deity in Egyptian theology. Liz Zorn of Soivohle took inspiration from one of these stories to create her latest perfume, Amun Re the Tears of Ra.

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It is said that Ra created humans by weeping tears of honey and sometimes honeybees; each of these tears that fell to earth became a human being. Since this perfume is inspired by such a beautiful story, let's just pretend that the turn of events where Ra finds out the humans are conspiring against him and has Sekhmet kill most of them didn't happen and concentrate on the pretty part.

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"Apiphobia" by Anonda Bell

Honey can be a polarizing note in perfume, but I can't imagine anyone not liking the sensuous honey aroma that weaves through this fragrance. The opening is very illuminated if that makes sense. There's a sense of light that comes through the perfume, which I can't quite describe properly. One of the notes listed is aldehydes, and I think that rather than bringing a vintage feel to the perfume, it adds a brightness to notes that are generally a bit thicker. Many of the notes in this perfume are aromas that I would consider almost royal; there is opopanax, ylang-ylang. vanilla, amber, botanical musk; all beautiful fragrances that have a really defined richness. There is one note that I had to look on the notes list to define what it was. I used to color my hair with henna. I always loved the dry, green, earthy aroma of it, and it's this smell that adds a dustiness to this fragrance that is surprising and very welcome. This fragrance goes through many changes on skin and it is a delight to keep smelling my wrist to see what's next as it goes from its beautiful bright opening into an earthy, honeyed drydown.

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Liz Zorn continues to make inspired perfumes that can push the envelope. She has been focusing on fine art another of her talents, but I hope she continues to compose olfactive art more often. Amun Re the Tears of Ra was a long time in the making, but waiting can make it all the sweeter.

Notes: Linden CO2, opopanax, hawthorn, cassia, guaiac, aldehydes, citron, ylang ylang,, angelica root, honey, vanilla, amber, henna leaf, botanical musk

I received my sample from Liz Zorn of Soivohle. It is available on the Soivohle website in 4ml ($18.50) and 30 ml ($125). It is in Eau Fraiche concentration.

Tama Blough, Managing Editor

With gratitude to Liz Zorn we have a 4ml spray bottle of Amun Re the Tears of Ra to give away to one US reader. Let us know where you live, what excites you about this perfume, and if you have a favorite Soivohle fragrance. Draw ends July 22, 2014.

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30 comments

  • I am crazy about all things honey and I would love to see how it smells in this fragrance with all of the various changes it goes through! Thanks for the draw!

  • Linden and honey are what excite me about this perfume. Have never tried a Soivohle fragrance. I am in the US.

  • silvrolive says:

    I also have been fascinated with Ancient Egypt since I was a child, and a scent inspired by it is something that I would love to try. Honey and henna also seems like an interesting combination. I am in the US (Massachusetts). Thanks for the draw!

  • I love a good honey note, and the inspiration behind this fragrance is so atmospheric and interesting. I haven’t had the chance to test anything from Soivohle, but would love to give this a try. I’m in teh US.

  • leathermountain says:

    I’m in the US, and I love the inspiration for this perfume. The vengeful god part doesn’t even bother me. Perfumes have their dark sides. Back to the scent, honey may be polarizing but for me is very much positively charged. I would love to try this! My favorite Soivhole so far is Orris Ochre, and it is delightful. I must say I would like to try more of them! Thanks so much.

  • I am fascinated by Egyptian history and I love bees and am very interested in their survival, so the inspirations for this perfume are close to my heart. I think this perfume sounds lovely and it is on my “try” list. My favorite from the line is Pink Praline.

  • I am in the US and this sounds enticing, especially a “bright” honey note, that’s what excites me! I haven’t yet tried anything from Soivohle so I don’t have a favorite! Pink Praline is on my “to try” list though! I’m sure I’ll be addicted as soon as I try one!

  • julesinrose says:

    Love honey and really love hawthorne (would love to see that note in more fragrances!) I have not yet tried any of Liz Zorn’s creations. That needs to be rectified! In the US.

  • Carole Fallon says:

    I have been searching for the perfect honey scent…boy does this sound promising! I am in the US.

  • rodelinda says:

    Linden and honey always get me excited! I’ve never tried a Soivohle fragrance, unfortunately. Thanks for the drawing. I live in the US.

  • Ancient Egypt has fascinated me since I was little. Seeing Egypt inspired perfumes mixes my two loves. I don’t have a favorite perfume from this brand but I do enjoy many of their concoctions. I’m in the US.

  • 1st linden, 2nd guaiac, 3rd ylang ylang. Add to that my interest in henna leaf as a perfume note, and there are the four things that appeal to me about Amun Re. I have yet to experience any Soihovle fragrances, but this would be a good introduction. 🙂

    I’m in the US. Thanks for the draw.

  • A perfume that draws on the image of ancient Egypt sounds wonderful. I have not tried any Soivohel perfumes yet but have several that I want to try, including Lilacs and Heliotrope, Honeysuckle Bird and of course Anubis. I’m in the US.

  • Linden, angelica, honey, botanical musk…earthy…lots of boxes ticked here for me. Have never had the pleasure of trying a Soivohle. I’m in the US.

  • I love the sound of linden and honey combined. I would love to try this! I am in the US.

  • We visited the Smithsonian a few weeks ago and I was enchanted with one piece: a gorgeous sarcophagus of a young noblewoman. I imagined her face when I read this, the likeness of which was imagined next to the translation. I have little experience with fragrance, but the description of honey, amber and musk is compelling!

  • Jennifer B in SF says:

    I think honey is my most favorite note! This perfume sounds amazing! I’m in the US. Thanks for the chance!

  • Cassia, ylang ylang, angelica, and honey together sound fascinating and potentially gorgeous! I love and own Violets and Rainwater by Soivohle and have also tried and liked Anubis. I live in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    there are two things that are particularly exciting about this fragrance..first of all, it is inspired by Egyptian mythology which was the tradition probably started by Guerlain Djedi and which has mostly inspired quality fragrances..the second and more important thing about this fragrance is focus on honey..since i have smelled the legendary Shocking by Schiaparelli, i have become fan of fragrances that do honey right ….i have not yet explored Soivohle creation…thank you so much for the lovely and generous draw. I am in the US

  • Marion Low says:

    Amun was the sncient Egyptian god of air, and became top diety during the Middle Kingdom. he then merged with Ra or Re, the sun god of Thebes who had been popular since the 5th Dynasty. Thus Amun is translated as “the secret one” or “the hidden one”. By merging the invisible diety with a visible one, Re, the sun, the Egyptian concept of balance and duality is assured. It seems the story of the the fragrance and the perfume itself are a match. Beautiful concept, and loving Egyptian lore as I do, it would be lovely to try this honey-rich perfume. So her vision of light (Re) and dark (Amun) is revealed in this pertfume. Thank you for the chance. I’m in the USA.

  • I’ve been on a desultory search for the perfect honey fragrance (and, I admit, I spend a significant amount of time worrying about the honeybee population!) I’d love a chance to smell this one — sounds wonderful and like a great olfactory journey! I live in the US.

  • I find the Egyptian inspiration exciting and intriguing. I haven’t had the pleasure of trying anything yet from the house, but being a fan of honey notes, Amun Re the Tears of Ra sounds appealing. I live in the US.

  • I dont have a Soivohle favorite because none have crossed my path. I’d like to find out what this Linden CO2 is all about though. U.S.A.

  • Cynthia Richardson says:

    I live in the US and was also curious about “Linden C02”. So I researched it –
    “using high tech machinery which enables high pressures and low operating temperatures, carbon dioxide (CO2) is turned into a liquid gas (supercritical state) and this is used as the solvent to draw out the active and aromatic constituents…” Hmmmm. I’d like to experience it. I have not yet tried any Soivohle fragrances.

  • I tried violets and rainwater and loved it
    I love honey perfumes and this sounds wonderful

  • Honey excites me! Also, I like the idea of the aldehydes giving a lift to the heavier notes and am curious how it plays out in Amun Re. So far, I really like Leather Krem. I’m in the U.S. Thanks for the draw.

  • I’m a big fan of Sohvohle and Liz Zorn – these notes sound lovely. My favorite Sohvohle fragrance is Underworld. I live in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • Valentine girl says:

    I have not yet tried any Soivohle perfume; however, the notes of hawthorne, honey & henna leaf sound enticing. I also appreciated the Egyptian inspiration. Would love to try this, thanks for the opportunity. USA resident.

  • DeePanda893 says:

    I live in the United States. The honey and ylang ylang notes sound wonderful. I would be interested in smelling the henna leaf, as it’s a note I haven’t smelled before. I am new to this brand, but based on this review alone, I would be interested in finding retailers and smelling this and others!