Stora Skuggan - Moonmilk

Stora Skuggan is a Swedish independent fragrance house known for its deeply researched, mythologically rich compositions - each one rooted in a story, a place, or a mystery.

Moonmilk takes its name from a phenomenon described by the 16th century Swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner - a white liquid that forms in Alpine caves where moonlight gathers on limestone stalactites. Cool, mineral, and quietly luminous.

The famous Swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner is considered the founder of modern zoology, but as a true 16th century scientist he was also: a prominent physician, botanist, linguist and - of course - spelunking adventurer. In his 'Descriptio Montis Fracti sive Montis Pilati' from 1555, he chronicles his climb to the summit of Mount Pilatus, but we also get to follow him into the caves of the Alps. 'At night, the moon shines into the cave so brightly the light itself seems to take form, like a mist. It gathers in the ceiling and makes the limestone stalactites glitter and gleam, dripping tears of white liquid into puddles on the rock floor that never dries. Moonmilk.'

Fragrance family: Fresh aromatic
Top: Black Tea, Lime
Mid: Cardamom, Lily of the Valley, Mandarin, Black Pepper
Base: Sandalwood
Who it's for: Those drawn to cool, clean, quietly complex fragrances - wearable year-round and particularly striking in spring and summer.
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