Monastic Solstice Scents

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Monastic Solstice Scents worth trying?

Monastic by Solstice Scents is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, balsamic, rose with Rose, Labdanum, Olibanum

The first impression

Monastic by Solstice Scents is a fragrance for women and men. Monastic was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Angela St.John.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
balsamic 85%
rose 70%
woody 60%
fresh spicy 50%
herbal 40%
earthy 35%

The perfumer behind it

Angela St.John

Angela St.John

Angela St. John is the founder and creative force behind Solstice Scents, an independent perfume house known for its atmospheric and narrative-driven compositions. Her style blends natural and synthetic materials to evoke specific places, seasons, and moods, often with a dark, nostalgic, or gourmand bent. Notable creations from her catalog include the petrichor-laced After The Rain, the rich amber of Amber Coeur, and the woodland depth of Black Forest, each showcasing her talent for immersive storytelling through scent.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Rose Rose
Labdanum Labdanum
Olibanum Olibanum
Peru Balsam Peru Balsam
Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Myrrh Myrrh
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Monastic Solstice Scents

Essence

The Mystic seeks transcendence, drawn to the sacred and the enigmatic. Monastic Solstice Scents, with its rich blend of rose, labdanum, and olibanum, evokes the hushed reverence of a cloistered chapel. The balsamic and herbal notes-peru balsam, nard, myrrh-suggest ancient rituals, a fragrance steeped in contemplation and quiet power.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear flowing silhouettes in deep hues-charcoal, burgundy, or midnight blue-with textures that whisper: crushed velvet, raw silk. Their jewelry is symbolic, perhaps a talisman or a simple cord bracelet. The overall effect is timeless, as if they exist slightly outside the modern world.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the unseen, the spaces between words and breaths. The Mystic values solitude as much as connection, seeing both as paths to truth. Monastic's resinous depth mirrors their conviction that meaning lies beneath surfaces.

Relationships

They attract seekers and skeptics alike, offering quiet wisdom without proselytizing. Romantic partners must respect their need for silence and ritual. Their friendships are few but profound, built on shared introspection.

Lifestyle

Dawn meditations, candlelit baths, and handwritten journals fill their days. They might work as healers, artists, or archivists-any vocation that honors the sacred ordinary. Monastic lingers on their skin like a prayer.

Shadow

Their inward focus can tip into isolation, mistaking withdrawal for enlightenment. The Mystic risks becoming a relic, untouchable and unmoved by the messy beauty of the present.

Conclusion

Monastic Solstice Scents is an invocation, a bridge between worlds. It embodies the Mystic's quest: to find the divine not in escape, but in the very heart of being.