Metaphysic Perfume

Inspired by the tranquillity of Oxford's historic botanical gardens, Metaphysic eau de parfum captures the cornucopia of aromas found in the garden's blooming landscapes and rare exotic plants.

With uplifting citrus and refined floral notes of rose, lily and magnolia, this fragrance makes the perfect spring and summer accessory. Metaphysic transitions beautifully through the autumn and winter seasons with its warm rich woody base of frankincense, amber, and musk giving this perfume year-round versatility.

Created in collaboration with artisanal perfumier 4160 Tuesdays. The perfume is inspired by plants recorded in the Garden from 1648, and has opening top notes of citrus, kumquat and bergamot, middle note layers of elegant rose, magnolia and lily, and a warm woody base of frankincense, amber and musk.

Simon Hiscock, Director of the Oxford Botanic Garden, says:

“Visitors to our 400-year old Garden, founded as a physic garden for teaching students herbal medicine, regularly comment on the incredible aromas they experience during their visit, from the bold scent of roses to the delicate fragrance of lilies, to the heady smell of citrus blossom. Developing our very first perfume, Metaphysic, was an opportunity to capture this sensory experience. Metaphysic will evoke memories of the Garden long after your visit.”

4160 Tuesdays is an artisan perfumery based in West London where perfumer, Sarah McCartney, has been hand-making adventurous scents at our studio since 2011.