Staroscent is a niche perfume house inspired by the stories, legends, places and cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.
Born from a fascination with the country we call home, Staroscent explores the Czech world through a different medium: perfume.
The Czech Republic is a land where history and legend often seem to exist side by side. From the mysterious streets of Prague and the ancient walls of Vyšehrad to the legends of the Golem, Libuše, Faust and Bruncvík, countless stories have been passed from one generation to another. Some belong to history, some to folklore, and some live somewhere between the two.
Each Staroscent fragrance begins with one of these stories.
But the perfume does not necessarily attempt to smell like the story itself. The story is the inspiration; the perfumer is the storyteller.
This is why Staroscent brings together different perfumers and creative voices, giving each of them the freedom to interpret a Czech legend, place or tradition through their own olfactory language.
Sex on the Bridge, inspired by Prague's iconic Charles Bridge, transforms its romantic atmosphere into a sensual floral composition. Morava celebrates the character of Moravia through a luminous and juicy interpretation. Golem explores one of Prague's most mysterious Jewish legends through an unexpected olfactory encounter.
And the journey continues.
From the beer culture of Bohemia to the prophetic vision of Libuše, from the dark temptation of Faust to the legendary courage of Šemík and Bruncvík, Staroscent discovers new stories waiting to be translated into scent.
Every fragrance is a piece of Czech culture.
Every story becomes an olfactory interpretation.
Every perfumer tells it differently.
Staroscent is an invitation to discover the Czech Republic not only through its monuments and landscapes, but through its myths, traditions, characters and imagination.
Smell the story. Discover the legend.