New Perfume Review: April Aromatics Agartha (Tanja Bochnig) + A Journey to the Land of the Living Gods Draw

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Olaf and Jens Jenson amonst the giants

A legend for some, but for others reality.  The Earth is, just like the other planets, hollow and its cavity is a place where beings live, similar to humans. Their physical and mental qualities, technology and a method of communication, as well as ethical standards, are more progressive than ours.

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Map of Agartha

The year is 1829. Fishermen, father, and son Jens and Olaf Jensen in the midst of one of their fisheries decided to sail further north, in search of the mythical land far beyond the “North Wind”, inside of the Earth which is commonly known as Agartha. Strange events happened, but they came to the land of their dreams, unimaginably beautiful. Situated inside the Earth’s hollow and lit up by the inner sun, called The Smoky God, this place is a haven for species that vanished from Earth’s surface long time ago. Hospitable and friendly residents live for hundreds of years because of their healthy lifestyle, food, and cohabitation with nature. Compared to humans, people are giants, the environment is ecologically perfect, and grapes are like oranges, more delicious than we can imagine. Travelling in vehicles driven by the energy that Nikola Tesla dreamed about decades later, they visited several cities, including breathtaking Eden with its wondrous garden.

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The Smoky God by Willis George Emerson

Demystifying the secrets of the inner Earth, and after they had met the ruler of the world, they decided to return to the surface of the Earth, this time through the south opening. The father lost his life during a storm, but Olaf came back to Stockholm. After he had told his stories, he spent 28 years in a mental hospital. Finally released, Olaf was silent until the end of his life, when he told the story to Willis George Emerson, who published it under the title The Smoky God.

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Shambhala

Stories about the inner earth are  part of the cultural lore of many countries and have spanned many eras. The most famous is  from  the Tibetans who believe in the existence of Shambhala, the underworld city that  is the guardian of the wisdom and knowledge of the universe. It is the capital of Agartha and mirrors the timeless, hidden archetype of our souls.

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Aster Hung www.asterhung.com

April Aromatics’ new perfume Agartha  opens fruity, ambrosial  evoking  an Agarthian’s favorite food. Such a beginning means the possibility of healing power; like a guardian that helps us look for the path that our soul needs to discover. It reminds me of orchards of otherworldly peaches, apples, and mangos. Mimosa emerges from the fruits a bit hazy, reminding us that it is not easy to find the entrance to our soul because such knowledge is possible for those  who are willing.  

mimosa-illustration

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Like an ethereal door, mimosa opens  and  light pours in as the fruit warms bright and ripe. Next, Agartha becomes  magical with  the sweetness of Honey, Hay, and Cardamom. As the Honey flows, the floralcy of the mimosa is heightened and the the scent of Honey  is alive in the air, rich and sweet, but never thick displaying transparent and liquid feathers, delicately spiced with Cardamom.  Each ingredient is purposeful: honey symbolizes abundance and prosperity and  is a connection tthe primoridial. Cardamom manifests the feminine principle, and  brings to light hospitality and warmth of our soul.  The sweetness in never cloying, but the use of Hay, first slightly dipped in honey, gradually shows its drier form, while carrying the precious warmth of the perfume. Hay is the symbol of  health, relaxation and fulfillment.  I am  taken back to my childhood  at this stage and I am a young boy again, the sun is hot and I am running through high grass still slightly wet from mornng dew.

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aster hung www.asterhung.com

Never dominant, the base notes stay wth me a long time… slightly present, barely noticeable. While functioning as a grounding for other notes and a counterpart to Agartha’s sweetness,  each ingredient  carries a symbolic role that appears  in different forms;  the sacredness of tobacco, the spirituality of labdanum, the  mystical enlightenment of oud. Patchouli reminds me of our connection with the Earth. Almost hidden and used deftly in small quantities,   the drydown provides an energy balance and  gives completeness of Agartha.

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Tanja Bochnig photo courtesy of Tanja

Agartha is a  perfume that leads our souls into the Land of the Living gods. I found this perfume profoundly spiritual and special as it is a form of mystic  travel  that unites one soul with the many, with all souls  of humans past and present and  with the earth. Tanja Boching suggests inhaling the perfume from a tissue or a handkerchief; I tried it my arms  as well as on a silk scarf and both applications were fragrant all day. Breathe in Agartha, and let this perfume take you on a vision quest that provides a glimpse of hidden dimensions of your soul, this is where you may re-discover some of the most valuable powers – inner balance and happiness.

Guest Contributor: Damir Gašljević with Contibutions from Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief and Art Director 

DISCLOSURE: Tanja Boching provided me a sample of Agartha for review. Opinions are my own.

Editor’s Note: Agatha is a special limited edition of 22 bottles and there are only two bottles in stock at the time of this posting. I want to thank Damir for this spiritual  review and sharing his unique olfactive experience.

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Thanks to the generosity of Tanja Boching of April Aromatics, we have a draw for 2.5 ml sample of Agartha for one registered reader worldwide (be sure to register or your comment will not count). To be eligible, please leave a comment with what you enjoyed about Damir’s review, if you  consider yourself a spiritual person, where you live favorite April Aromatics Perfume. Draw closes  12/21/16.

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20 comments

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    Welcome, Damir! Thank you for your review! The heart of this perfume really speaks to me – honey, hay and cardamom. Thanks for your take! (And wow, very exclusive!) I haven’t tried any from April Aromatics unfortunately. I’m in the USA. Thanks again for this special draw!

  • I like the association between Agartha and inner earth. The idea of inner earth has been a major influence in many folktales and literature works. The addition of oud is interesting because oud has earthy feeling. I do not consider myself a spiritual person because I tend to see things more from scientific perspectives. My fav. from April Aromatics is Nectar of Love. I am in US.

  • I love this post and the story Damir tells. I have no personal interest in religion, but I am somewhat of a spiritual person. ” I found this perfume profoundly spiritual and special as it is a form of mystic travel that unites one soul with the many, with all souls of humans past and present and with the earth.” I would love to try Agartha and see where it takes me. Right now Purple Reign is my favorite April Aromatics Perfume. USA.

  • I’d never heard of the Jensens and The Smoky God, so this was a doubly interesting post. I am irreligious, but somewhat spiritual. I’m in the US, and have never tried any April Aromatics perfumes.

  • Very interesting review. This perfume sounds wonderfully, I would very like to try it. I have never had a chance to try any of April Aromatics fragrances, but I have read about them many times. Thank you for the draw. I live in Europe.

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    The last paragraph of the review is the conclusion & summary of the review, the sweetness in never cloying is a big plus & Tanja Boching’s suggestion is wonderful which I love the most. I am so happy that I already placed order for AGARTHA via my friend & expected soon. Can’t wait for it. I would love to sample AGARTHA before opening my own bottle when received.
    Thanks to the generosity of Tanja Boching of April Aromatics & Cafleurebone for the opportunity to participate in the draw.
    Peshawar, Pakistan

  • This story is as much real as where we are right now on this planet. Reading it makes the heart kinda surge and sing a little as it signals hope. hope for humans as we all struggle in this world we have manipulated and toyed with over hundreds of years- experimenting with chaos and yet discovering new and exciting aspects of our existence. Spiritual has so many connotations- if it means I think outside the pragmatic reality, believe in energy sources unseen by human eyes and acknowlege other dimensions and races then I’ll take the term. Shambhala- yes the Tibetans know a thing or two 🙂 Thank you for the review of which I enjoyed every word and a wonderful draw here for us all on the planet. The inspiration for which must be an alchemists dream. From Aotearoa (new Zealand)

  • I loved the story of the Jensens’ journey. My favorite April Aromatics is Calling All Angels. I’d love to try this fragrance. Thank you so much for the draw. I live in the USA

  • Hard to believe, I met Tanja about 16 years ago. She has an angelic aura and I love following her progress with April Aromatics. Blessed to have samples, my favorite is Bohemian Spice. Although Tanja is younger than me, she has a spiritual wisdom that guides me like an angel. I am so intrigued with the story of Agartha; I would be blessed with a sample!

  • I loved hearing the story of the father and son visiting the smokey god in Agartha. How fascinating! The scent itself really appeals to me as well, in particular with the cardamom, tobacco, and labdanum notes. I live in Canada, thank you.

  • I like reviews like this, ones where I learn something completely new and then get a wonderful overview of the fragrance and its notes. The hay note sounds lovely. I also like spraying fragrances on handkerchiefs and inhaling the scent all day.
    I am quite spiritual. I pray the rosary everyday. It calms and centers me. I go in and out of meditative and contemplative state.
    I haven’t tried anything from this line, but I have heard many good things about Calling all Angels.
    I live in the USA.

  • I have never heard the legend about inner earth. Sounds great! I also love the notes, especially mimosa and tobacco. Thank you for the chance. Although I am not a very spiritual person, I am interested in religions and beliefs,

    (EU)

  • I found the whole review really amazing from the Jensen’s & The Smoky God legend and the existence of inner earth, the Shambhala underworld capital city existence of Agartha land for the Tibetans up till the lovely description of Agartha perfume from Damir and the lovely association of the notes with a special symbolic meaning:
    “each ingredient carries a symbolic role that appears in different forms; the sacredness of tobacco, the spirituality of labdanum, the mystical enlightenment of oud. Patchouli reminds me of our connection with the Earth. Almost hidden and used deftly in small quantities, the drydown provides an energy balance and gives completeness of Agartha.”
    I am a spiritual person at least I try…I think that it is an indispensable part of human nature our connection to mother earth to it’s creations and to the Higher Force whoever this force may be.
    My favorite April Aromatics perfume is Rosenlust and Purple Reign.
    Thank you for the lovely review and for the opportunity to this limited edition aromatic creation from my beloved perfume house!
    I am a registered reader living in EU.

  • I love the story and I’d be very happy to win a sample of Agartha. Am I a spiritual person? Yes, I think so, although I am recently more preoccupied with not-so-spiritual everyday life.
    Thanks for the draw. I live in the EU.

  • Heavenly scents, vibrational, balancing… enchanting… I walk past people with April Aromatics on and people don’t even see me… they follow me with their nose… as I hear, “WHAT IS THAT!? IT IS DIVINE…”

  • Really unique review from Damir. Thanks! It would be great for any fragrance lover to try Agartha not only because it was produced in such very limited amount but mostly for the scent itself. I am not sure that I would be able to experience anything spiritual but smelling it could prove this Damir perception of Agartha. I am in EU.

  • I enjoyed Damir’s review and, although I don’t consider myself particularly spiritual, I would still “Breathe in Agartha, and let this perfume take you on a vision quest that provides a glimpse of hidden dimensions of your soul, this is where you may re-discover some of the most valuable powers – inner balance and happiness.” I live in the US and haven’t had the pleasure of wearing an April Aromatics Perfume

  • The Smoky God sounds fabulous (a great name for a perfume btw). I hope for more reviews from Damir.
    As a spiritual person, I would love to try Agartha. I live in Europe, thanks!

  • Francine Aubin says:

    Yes please count me in!!!!
    This sounds like a Dreamy Fragrance and We would love to have this experience!
    If it is anywhere near as pretty as what my mind is telling me,then I know that if the time comes,I will own a bottle for myself!
    Thank you muchly!!!