From Cosmopolitan · Kara McGrath · · 1m 10s
Corpse Flower Perfume Review
David Moltz's corpse flower perfume smells fresh, not rotting.
In brief
David Moltz's corpse flower perfume smells fresh, not rotting. David Moltz created a perfume inspired by the rare corpse flower that smells fresh and green, not rotting. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Corpse flower bloom
The rare Amorphophallus gigas blooms once every seven to 10 years, emitting a rotting flesh smell.
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Resurrected Corpse Flower perfume
D.S. & Durga created a limited-edition Studio Juice eau de parfum inspired by the corpse flower bloom at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in January 2025.
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Perfume scent profile
The top notes are green olive, balm of Gilead, and grapefruit; the middle has freesia, Madonna lily, and tuberose; and the base is rounded out with green banana, bog cedar, and papyrus.
Fresh scent experience
The perfume opens bright, green, and watery with a fresh, light aquatic scent that stays impressively fresh.
No corpse smell
The perfume has no hint of rotting flesh, despite its inspiration.
Petrichor trend
This perfume is part of a growing petrichor fragrance trend with several new scents launching this fall.
Limited availability
The perfume is expected to sell out quickly, as Halloween Studio Juices typically do.
“The Halloween Studio Juices typically sell out before Halloween”
The main idea
David Moltz created a perfume inspired by the rare corpse flower that smells fresh and green, not rotting.
