Inspired by the legend of Thutmose, the great and victorious ruler, it is said that the oracles foretold his final battle—the one that would seal his fate. As he stood overlooking the battlefield, where his enemies lay vanquished, Thutmose felt the weight of both triumph and prophecy. His heart burned with pride and sorrow, like amber—glorious yet bittersweet, a reminder that his victory was fleeting.

The first note to rise was Coffee, rich and bold, a fleeting burst of energy that quickly faded, much like the brief joy of victory in the aftermath of war. It was sharp, invigorating, but quickly consumed by the heavier, more lasting notes that followed. As Kashmiri Saffron mingled with the coffee’s shadow, a deep warmth enveloped the scene, evoking both the warrior’s spirit and the price of glory.

The air thickened with the sandiness of Spanish Cistus and Cumin, grounding the moment in the desert’s harsh reality, while whispers of Opoponax and Opium Accord lingered, signalling the grief that accompanied this final triumph. Mysore Sandalwood and Australian Sandalwood added regal depth, and Turkish Rose and Nagarmotha brought bittersweet complexity, reflecting Thutmose’s legacy.

As the day waned, the scent of Indian Papyrus, Fossilized Amber, Benzoin, and Choya Loban grounded him in his land, a kingdom forged through battle. The air grew rich with Tobacco, Chocolate, and Olibanum, mingling with the crackle of Gum Powder Accord, a reminder of war’s toll.

Dark Ouds from Malenu and Hainan, along with Cedar, marked the closing of an era, sealing the ruler’s legacy in the scent of eternal glory and inevitable fate.

The perfumer reflected the shaan’s complex emotions—victory intertwined with sorrow—by creating a fragrance that shifts and evolves, revealing new layers over time. The name “Ember Shaan” symbolizes how a bright fire fades into a smouldering ember, mirroring the fleeting nature of triumph and the inevitable passage of time, like the setting sun.