Gethsemane

Gethsemane opens with bright blood orange, orange, and tangerine, evoking the last light of evening as Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane. Just as Jesus faced the weight of what was to come, we too encounter moments when the path ahead feels difficult and surrender seems costly.

As the fragrance unfolds, delicate notes of lily of the valley and violet emerge, symbolizing the quiet beauty of the garden and the tenderness of His prayer. A touch of sugar and a warm whiskey accord add sweetness and depth, reflecting the tension between the comfort we desire and the cup we are called to bear. It then settles into a lasting foundation of vanilla, vanilla absolute, vanilla planifolia, labdanum, benzoin, and musk, representing the warmth, strength, and peace found in surrendering to the Father’s will.

Jesus’ prayer reminds us that faith does not mean we will never face fear, sorrow, or difficult decisions. It means choosing to trust God even when His will is not the path we would have chosen. In Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” His surrender reminds us that true peace is not found in controlling what lies ahead, but in trusting the One who holds it.

Top Notes: Blood Orange, Orange, Tangerine
Heart Notes: Lily of the Valley, Violet, Sugar, Whiskey Accord 
Base Notes: Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Vanilla Planifolia, Labdanum, Benzoin, Musk