M17 Swan Valchemy Lab

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

M17 Swan by Valchemy Lab is a Floral fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Valerie Grant.

Composition Profile

white floral 100%
powdery 85%
aromatic 70%
violet 60%
citrus 50%
tuberose 40%
fresh 35%
ozonic 30%
herbal 25%
aquatic 20%

About the Perfumer

Valerie Grant

Valerie Grant

Valerie Grant is the perfumer behind Valchemy Lab, where she has created fragrances such as M17 Swan, No 5 Siren, and No 8 Phoenix. Her work often explores abstract and conceptual themes, blending unusual accords to create distinctive scents. She focuses on artistic and experimental perfumery.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Grapefruit Grapefruit
Melon Melon
Powdery Notes Powdery Notes
Blue Sage Blue Sage
Jasmine Jasmine
Tuberose Tuberose
White Violet White Violet

Character Profile

The Magician Archetype: Portrait of M17 Swan Valchemy Lab

Essence

The Magician is the alchemist of the psyche, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. M17 Swan captures this essence with its surprising blend of aquatic freshness and powdery florals. The grapefruit and melon sparkle like morning light on water, while blue sage and tuberose weave an ethereal, almost mystical veil. This fragrance is a spell of transformation, turning a simple moment into something enchanted.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is fluid and visionary, blending textures and eras with effortless grace. They might wear a flowing silk scarf over a tailored blazer, or pair vintage jewelry with modern minimalist lines. Their palette shifts like water-soft blues, pearlescent whites, and hints of silver. They are drawn to art that challenges perception, and their living space is a gallery of curiosities: crystals, abstract paintings, and shelves of esoteric books.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of intention and the interconnectedness of all things. Change is not feared but welcomed as a canvas for creation. They value imagination, intuition, and the ability to see beyond the surface. Their mantra is “what is, can be otherwise,” and they dedicate themselves to personal and collective transformation. They are seekers of hidden knowledge, always learning new ways to shape reality.

Relationships

In relationships, the Magician is charismatic and inspiring, drawing others into their world of possibility. They are catalysts for growth, encouraging loved ones to explore their own potential. However, they may keep an emotional distance, preferring to observe and guide rather than fully merge. Their love is a dance of mirrors, reflecting back the best in others while holding space for mystery. They need partners who appreciate depth and change.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of experiments and rituals. Mornings might begin with meditation or tarot, followed by creative work in a studio or lab. They are drawn to water-swimming, sailing, or simply sitting by a lake. Evenings are for gatherings where ideas flow like wine, or for solitary practice of an art or craft. They travel to sacred sites and seek out experiences that expand consciousness.

Shadow

The Magician’s shadow is the temptation to manipulate or remain elusive. They may use their insight to control outcomes or avoid vulnerability, hiding behind a persona of mystery. This can lead to isolation or a reputation for being untrustworthy. They must remember that true magic serves the highest good, and that transformation requires both light and shadow to be acknowledged.

Conclusion

M17 Swan is the fragrance of a soul who weaves reality with intention and wonder. It is for those who see life as a canvas of infinite possibility, and who dare to paint with colors unseen. Like a swan gliding on a still lake, the Magician moves with grace, leaving ripples of change in their wake.