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Heretic Parfum
Pistil Whip

Eau de Parfum, Unisex, $165 Retail value
536 ratings
Our customers say
If you enjoy floral fragrances with a spicy twist and don't shy away from bold gardenia notes, this might be a captivating choice for your scent collection.
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Full-size bottle, $165 retail value
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Heretic Parfum - Pistil Whip

What would it smell like to be mugged by a flower? "Late one night I was walking from the subway when I lived in NYC and I was mugged at gunpoint. I surrendered my wallet, was pistol-whipped and then left in a heap. After recovering from this traumatizing incident, I experienced something called an 'olfactory hallucination' that lasted for weeks. I would wake up to the smell of tuberose and gardenia, but the flowers were nowhere to be found. After seeing a few doctors I learned that traumatic events can trigger these scent-based hallucinations. It eventually went away, but the experience stuck with me and became the inspiration for this fragrance." - Douglas Little. A play on words, Pistil Whip is an explosion of lush florals combined with verdant moss and wet stone. A hypnotic scent not restrained by gender, Pistil Whip was nominated for the coveted Fragrance Foundation Award in 2017.
Vegan
Cruelty free
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Tuberose is one of the most dramatic and powerful floral notes in perfume, along with jasmine, gardenia, freesia, and iris. Tuberose exudes a liqueur-like, velvety, dark, and powdery-sweet aroma, and a classic floral perfume note., It can come off as “too grandma” for some - but a very seductive and potent aphrodisiac for others. If you enjoy stronger styles of perfume, and feel best when your scents make an intense and sensual statement on the skin, tuberose is a must-try. It’s best when paired with other, heavy floral notes such as jasmine, gardenia, and freesia, and contrasts wonderfully with pungent spices like black pepper, frangipani, licorice, and anise, as well as ripe, sweet fruit like raspberry, blackberry, and cherry.
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Fragrance family
Watery
Refreshing and invigorating - this fragrance family is also referred to as aquatic or ozonic. Fragrances feature marine notes of sea mist and ocean air. Light and airy - watery scents are the epitome of crips, clean freshness.
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  • Fresh28%
  • Strong18%
  • Warm16%
  • Light13%
  • Sweet13%
  • Powdery8%
About the brand
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Heretic Parfum
Heretic Parfum makes handcrafted fragrances from naturally derived botanical ingredients blended in organic non-GMO sugarcane alcohol. On a mission to show the provocative side of naturals, these pure plant-based perfumes go far beyond “clean”, harnessing the wild beauty and therapeutic functional benefits of the powerful plant extracts they contain. Made for all genders, vegan & cruelty-free.
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  • The fragrance is praised for its unique and captivating combination of floral and spicy notes, described as crisp, sultry, and even addictive by many users.
  • Fans of florals and gardenia flowers specifically will appreciate this scent, as the gardenia and tuberose notes are dominant and enjoyed by many, though they can be overpowering for some.
  • Some users find the scent to be strong and long-lasting on both skin and clothes, making it suitable for those who prefer fragrances with staying power.
  • Certain users have noted that the scent veers a bit too much into 'old lady' territory, mainly due to its gardenia notes, and may be overpowering if over-applied.
If you enjoy floral fragrances with a spicy twist and don't shy away from bold gardenia notes, this might be a captivating choice for your scent collection.
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  • jw
    jai w.
    10/30/2024
    Reviews  1
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    clean and fresh
    i love how clean and fresh it smells
    My ratings
    Floral
    Clean
    Date Night
    Fall
    Fresh
    Refined
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  • QO
    QUADRI O.
    10/27/2024
    Reviews  1
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    It’s not my thing
    I don’t like the smell of it
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  • CA
    CHASCILEE A.
    10/23/2024
    Reviews  14
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    Heretic Parfum does it Again!
    Heretic has quickly become one of my favorite Parfumist! I absolutely love the Dirty Vanilla but Pistil Whip is a stand alone scent! Floral, Balanced by Citrusy, Earthy strength bottled and ready to wear upon any occassion leaves you feeling fresh, coveted and joyful! WHAT A GORGEOUS SCENT!
    My ratings
    Floral
    Mysterious
    Everyday
    Spring
    Fresh
    Refined
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  • AA
    Anna A.
    10/22/2024
    Reviews  2
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    Favorite
    Love the notes. This is exactly what I want in a perfume and I want more scents like this one!
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    Floral
    Clean
    Everyday
    Spring
    Fresh
    Easy-going
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  • SS
    SERENA S.
    10/21/2024
    Reviews  7
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    Delicious.
    This is a beautiful fragrance, and I wish it lingered longer.
    My ratings
    Floral
    Sexy
    Everyday
    Spring
    Light
    Refined
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Heretic Parfum
Pistil Whip
SCENT WORLD
FEATURING: DOUGLAS LITTLE
From a young age, Douglas understood that a rebellious nature
lived within him. That’s the driving force behind Heretic. The brand
is an expression of his intense love of nature and he’s on a mission
to show the provocative side of naturals and the dirty side of clean.