{"product_id":"time-past-smoky-woody-perfume-cedarwood-jasmine","title":"Past - Eau de Parfum","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.accordion {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.accordion input {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.accordion-label {\n  display: block;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  padding: 14px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  background: #f7f7f7;\n  transition: background 0.3s;\n}\n\n.accordion-label:hover {\n  background: #eaeaea;\n}\n\n.accordion-content {\n  max-height: 0;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;\n  padding: 0 14px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.accordion input:checked ~ .accordion-content {\n  max-height: 2000px;\n  padding: 14px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast - for the archivist - the collector of good times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated by performance and theatre artist Mengting Zhuo. Past is for the moments that live on in memory. The feeling of gentle nostalgia but not for any particular place or person. This is looking back but never with regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a gently smoky eau de parfum. Like a half-remembered, lingering dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nComes to mind first as citrusy woods weathered by time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThen the memory gets more clear as sun-warmed amber.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt crystallises with traces of earthiness and moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 1: NOTES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"past-notes\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel class=\"accordion-label\" for=\"past-notes\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop notes – First memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Orange · Violet · Green leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle notes – Second recall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Jasmine · Muguet · Basil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase notes – Lasting impression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Cedarwood · Cypress · Moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 2: INGREDIENTS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"past-ingredients\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel class=\"accordion-label\" for=\"past-ingredients\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n    Anethole, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Terpineol.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ACCORDION 3: DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"past-description\"\u003e\n  \u003clabel class=\"accordion-label\" for=\"past-description\"\u003eFragrance Details\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Smoky Perfume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA smoky perfume evokes fire, incense, burning woods, or smouldering embers. These scents are associated with warmth, depth, and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIn perfumery, smokiness is created using woods, resins, incense, and aromatic materials. Past belongs to this world, but remains refined and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Gentle Opening: Orange, Violet \u0026amp; Green Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePast opens with subtle brightness. Orange adds a soft citrus lift, violet brings a powdery floral nuance, and green leaf introduces a fresh, slightly bitter edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis moment feels natural and restrained — a quiet opening before the deeper notes emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eJasmine in Perfume: Soft, Floral Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt the heart is jasmine, adding warmth, elegance, and softness. In Past, it remains airy and controlled, paired with muguet for freshness and basil for a gentle herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis balance prevents the fragrance from becoming too dark or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eWoods, Smoke, and Memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe base is grounded in cedarwood — dry, clean, and softly resinous. Cypress adds a green sharpness, while moss introduces an earthy, forest-like depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe smoke is subtle: more like incense in the air or the final traces of a fire than anything overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eSmoky Scents Without Heaviness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePast takes a lighter approach to smoky fragrance. The smoke is woven into the woods rather than dominating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHints of amber and soft earthy tones create a composition that feels elegant, modern, and quietly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eSmoke, Woods \u0026amp; the Skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn skin, the fragrance evolves slowly, revealing layers of woods, amber, and soft florals. It sits close, ideal for those who prefer intimacy over projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Wood Perfume Smell Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWood-based fragrances can feel dry, earthy, resinous, or smoky. In Past, woods are softened by florals and green notes, creating balance and wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Modern Take on Smoky Fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePast offers a restrained, contemporary interpretation of smoky perfume — elegant, understated, and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Past\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA refined smoky perfume with a soft, modern edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLayered woods with a grounding cedarwood base\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eJasmine adds balance and floral warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSubtle smoke inspired by incense and time-worn wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eElegant, intimate, and quietly nostalgic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePart of the TIME Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePast is one of three eau de parfum fragrances in the TIME collection by Mengting Zhuo, exploring memory, presence, and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aequill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45867881038013,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8123\/7693\/files\/MengtingZhuo_Time_Past_perfume_aequill_fragerances_IMG_2647.png?v=1764438326","url":"https:\/\/aequill.com\/products\/time-past-smoky-woody-perfume-cedarwood-jasmine","provider":"aequill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}