Homa (हवन)

Okay so, well, how to start?? 😂 This stuff is extremely and very very very Dark, a truly horrifying scent that will announce your presence and I'm not exaggerating. The Opening: a symphony of chaos and destruction, animalic, smokey, earthy , herbal, oudy a breath taking to be honest. The mid stage (30 - 60 mins): the animalic notes comes to play (not the goat hair yet) and the exotic spices, the spices gives it very ritualistic feeling to it, it is like something sacred is happening and ofc the Ash and incense is very strong as well giving you the feeling of throwing all different things to the fire. The Dry down(+4 hrs) : you thought the goat hair is gone? Ha! Think twice. The dry down is very very strong on the goat hair smell, it is extremely detectable, it fells like the end big boss came into play lol, anyways, it is extremely after goat smells and very soapy/fresh green as well, honestly weird stuff. Fun things I noticed during my journey : - It has a cheesy smell as well ( my guess it is the cambo of Butter and the Indian oud) - it has a sweaty smell but rarely appears out of 100 sniffs only 3 times. - it is extremely and incredibly unique and one of its kind out there. - with all those animalic notes I didn't got any Barnyard smells out of it - the quality on this fragrance is something else it feels natural and it is natural only civet is synthetic and you don't even notice it Performance is very good and Prin is just soo creative its not even close My last few words would be again that this stuff is sooo dark, pure darkness, uncanny. If Voldermot had a signature scent, this would be it. This fragrance as a song: Slipknot - Custer Glad that I own a full bottle.

After reading all those previous reviews I am not so sure people are aware of such an important piece of information... Prin no longer works on/for PRYN PARFUM (due to either personal reasons or business conflicts) and he currently runs only 3 brands, not 4; Prin (ปฤณ), Parfum Prissana and Strangers Parfumerie. He cannot simply take his previous works (stock wise, most are no longer available anyway) to this new brand due to property rights so roughly half of the first batch of releases are basically the re-creation of his previous masterpieces from the good old PRYN PARFUM. With slight adjustments to the formula, improving the quality of the scents and also for wearability, and based on availability of ingredients... Homa is basically the new AKSUM. (70-80% of the original formula but Homa is more wearable and is considered a ‘better’ work, based on the perfumer’s own words) Anotalia is the new TURKISH LEATHER. (Exact same formula) Aran is the new ARANYAKA. (Exact same formula) Mandodari is the new MORAH. (Exact same formula) All are now in Extrait concentration though. But they are, purposefully, the same scents. It might come across a tad bit different now based on the availability of some ingredients as mentioned earlier but this is simply a reboot for the brand... I just think it should be known before you try those 4 out at least. And these works should not be viewed as repetitive or redundant...they were intentionally created to replace the old ones. Full disclosure I am just a fan of his work and not a spokesperson for the brand. I really hope this helps. The scent needs to be judged fairly at least. I personally look forward to more of his works!

Homa is clearly a modified version of Aksum... retaining its core characteristics while being much more wearable. (I would wear Aksum myself but Homa is definitely much less challenging in all fairness). It is smoky, incensy, obviously animalic but at the same time quite refreshing. Kaffir Lime Leaves, Cumin and Turmeric are very prominent to my nose. The opening might scare some people off, especially if you are not familiar with his work. But the drydown is in fact quite airy...not as thick and dark compared Aksum. The citrus notes and spices in here are all well selected... it makes Homa a unique work of art. I do not want to say this is flat out fresh but in a way it is. Prin masterfully surrounds animalic scents with a healthy dose of fresh spices and ever so slightly floral undertone. Oud in here is not too barnyard in the opening while also gives a naturally woody hint along the way. The animalic profile of this oud is not too prominent...perhaps it is simply outshined by other notes like Goat hair, hyrax and civet. Ashy mushroom vibe is also detectable all the way through. Giving Homa the roundness it needs. This is a fine art... those who likes Aksum but finds it a bit too challenging should give this one a try. Glad I own a full bottle of both.

Serious animalic and piney concoction. A fragrance for someone who appreciates and can afford. Only need two or three sprays and protection with Agni is guaranteed. I feel the piney elements lifts the Lao Oud to give it an lift and forward fire. Though, no pine elements are present in ingredients, just getting lots of higher pine notes. Again a serious bottle. Bought one myself. Change (new beginnings) and protection is what I get here. Love it!

One of the most addictive fragrances I have tried. A swirling incense portal into an overgrown forest filled with flowers blooming and creatures fucking. Divine.