by Prissana
Haxan is a deeply complex, earthy, and witchcraft-inspired aromatic fougere that opens with a vibrant, resinous burst of balsam fir, incense, styrax, and wild herbs, evolving into a lush, green forest floor of wet soil, moss, cypress, and aromatic wood tones. The heart reveals a layered blend of herbal spices — clove, caraway, saffron — cloaked in camphoraceous notes like mint and cypriol, creating a uniquely fresh yet darkly aromatic character. The drydown features a soft, magical animalic warmth — most notably a clean, powdered goat hair note intertwined with musk and castoreum — giving it a tactile, personal intimacy without feeling muddy or overpowering. Its performance is notably long, with moderate to strong sillage that feels more intimate than aggressive, clinging to the skin like a well-worn vintage coat. While some perceive its green, animalic, and earthy profile as 'muddy' or 'too wild' — likening it to wet soil or damp animal fur — many others describe it as sublime: a living, breathing landscape of ancient woods, herbal incantations, and quiet sorcery, bringing nostalgia for biodynamic farms, forest walks, and forgotten rituals.