The Colour of Pomegranate, the Dance of Creation
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Moth and Rabbit, the Berlin-based niche perfume house, has always stood apart with its avant-garde approach to fragrance. Founded by Elke Filpes and Christian Choi in 2016, the brand translates stories, emotions, and cinematic artistry into complex olfactive experiences. Moth and Rabbit’s creations are not merely perfumes—they are narratives in scent form, woven from the fabric of exceptional films and art, designed to evoke deep emotional connections and transformative moments.
With The Colour of Pomegranate, a fragrance launched in 2024, Moth and Rabbit continues its exploration of the relationship between scent and storytelling. Inspired by Sergei Parajanov’s 1969 film The Colour of Pomegranates, a visually poetic masterpiece, the fragrance reinterprets its dreamlike imagery and historical mysticism into a symphony of olfactory notes. Just as Parajanov's film speaks through symbolism and rich visual metaphors, the fragrance offers a similar depth—a layered expression of emotions, ripe with contrasts and complexity.
A Fragrance for the Visionary
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The Colour of Pomegranate is not a scent for those seeking simplicity. This fragrance is for the dreamer, the artist, the person who lives in the space between worlds. It's for those moments when reality feels too rigid, and you long to step into a scene where life is a little more mysterious, a little more unspoken. The perfume unfolds like a quiet revelation—initially soft and almost soapy, with a delicate fruitiness that feels just slightly under-ripe, like eating berries before they fully sweeten.
As it settles on the skin, there’s a sense of tension, a sharpness that comes from its unexpected contrasts. The soapiness shifts into something more metallic, almost like the scent of air after rain, grounding the sweetness with an edge that keeps you intrigued. A sharp pepper note punctuates the fragrance, cutting through with a precise, almost bracing clarity, like a whispered truth that catches you off guard. It’s a perfume that’s both nostalgic and futuristic, delicate yet unsettling—perfect for someone who isn’t afraid of complexity, someone who values the strange beauty in life’s contradictions.
This is a fragrance best worn in intimate settings, for private moments of introspection or creative work. It doesn’t seek attention, but it draws people closer—an aura of quiet intensity. Imagine wearing it on a gray autumn day, the air cold but not biting. Or on a night when you’re lost in a book, or in conversation with someone who, like the perfume, makes you think twice.
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The Pomegranate's Heart: A Reflection on Creativity
One of the most iconic scenes in Parajanov's The Colour of Pomegranates depicts the poet Sayat-Nova standing amid a lush garden of pomegranates. As he crushes one of the fruits, its juice stains the pages of a book, symbolizing the richness and fragility of life and creativity. This vivid imagery embodies The Colour of Pomegranate as a fragrance—a tribute to the delicate balance between sweetness and bitterness, light and shadow.
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The scent invites us to immerse ourselves in the creative process, navigating the intricate complexities of self-expression, often without clear paths for conveying our innermost thoughts and emotions. Yet, the urge to create remains an essential force within us.
In contemplating the question, “Why does the pomegranate bleed?” we discover a compelling response: “Because inside it carries the heart of a poet.”
What are your answers?
"Why does the pomegranate bleed?"
"Because inside it carries the heart of a poet."
This product was gifted by Moth and Rabbit