50ml
50ml
BEAUFORT LONDON
TERROR & MAGNIFICENCE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$175
Description
Contrasting darkness with invigorating complexity, Terror & Magnificence takes its inspiration from the notorious Georgian architect Nicholas Hawksmoor.
Like Hawkesmoor's architechtural creations, Terror & Magnificence tips its cap to Ancient Egypt, combining church incense, candle wax, papyrus and kyphi with a wet stone accord reminiscent of that first downpour in London after a hot summer.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Coumarin, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Linalool.
Perfumer: Pia Long
Notes
Top Notes
Saffron
Black Pepper
Birch TarMiddle Notes
Incense
Somalia
Tobacco Absolute
Kyphi
PapyrusBase Notes
Myrrh Resin
Benzoin Resin
Labdanum Absolute
VetiverHaiti
Wet Stone
About BEAUFORT LONDON
BeauFort London is a British niche fragrance house founded by musician and writer Leo Crabtree. Inspired by Britain’s maritime history, literature, and raw natural forces, the brand is known for its dark, dramatic, and unapologetically bold perfumes. Each scent explores themes of identity, memory, and heritage, often evoking smoke, gunpowder, ink, and the sea. With its distinctive storytelling and atmospheric intensity, BeauFort London has become a cult name in avant-garde perfumery.
Perfumer
Pia Long
Pia Long is a Finnish-born perfumer, writer, and fragrance industry consultant based in the UK. She trained in perfumery through both independent study and industry apprenticeships, and co-founded Olfactive O (a niche fragrance brand) as well as Olfiction Ltd, a creative fragrance consultancy. Beyond creating perfumes, she has worked extensively in cosmetic formulation, scent design, and education, and is known for her engaging writing about perfume, both technical and cultural.
A full member of the British Society of Perfumers, Pia Long is also active in industry organizations and frequently speaks about the art and science of perfumery. She is recognized for blending technical expertise with creativity, bridging the gap between commercial projects and independent artistic work.
Reviews
Community Insights
TERROR & MAGNIFICENCE by BEAUFORT LONDON is widely regarded as a distinctive, atmospheric fragrance defined by its bold smokiness, complex resinous depth, and evocative gothic character. Reviewers consistently note its ability to transport wearers to dramatic, historical spaces, though its challenging, smoky nature polarizes opinions within the community.
Pros
Performance excellence: The fragrance offers moderate-to-good longevity (about six hours), with projection that is pronounced in the first hour but then settles into a subtle skin scent that gently resurfaces throughout its wear.
Versatile appeal: Best suited for autumn and winter, formal events, introspective evenings, or occasions that call for a memorable, unconventional impression.
Quality composition: Praised for its unique blend of birch tar, incense, tobacco, and mineralic notes, creating a highly original, atmospheric, and thoughtfully constructed scent that stands out among contemporary niche offerings.
Cons
Specific limitation: The challenging, smoke-heavy opening is divisive—some find it hauntingly beautiful while others see it as overwhelming and hard to wear for daily situations.
Situational drawback: Its gothic intensity and brooding mood make it a poor fit for daytime, office, or warm weather settings, restricting its versatility to cooler climates and special occasions.
Comparisons
Similar to Amouage Interlude 53: Both share a dark, incense-rich character and bold sillage, though TERROR & MAGNIFICENCE is described as colder, more mineralic, and less sweet.
Reminds reviewers of Filippo Sorcinelli Quando Rapita in Estasi: Both evoke cathedral-like, mystical atmospheres, but BEAUFORT's offering is smokier and more tar-driven, lacking the powdery softness of its counterpart.
Vibe & Emotions
Intellectual intrigue: Reviewers often describe feeling a sense of brooding sophistication and 'intellectual danger,' like that of a mysterious, cinematic antihero.
Contemplative solitude: The fragrance evokes moods of introspection, making wearers feel enveloped in an ancient, sacred space or on a stormy, rain-soaked night.
Haunting beauty: Many users experience moments of awe and gothic grandeur, drawn in by its complex, somber, and artful blending of sacred and profane aromas.
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