STEP INTO THE INTRIGUING WORLD OF DARK TALES,
AN AUTHOR'S SANCTUARY OF FRAGRANCES.
INSPIRED BY HISTORY, CRAFTED WITH STORY.
MODERN ALCHEMY IN EVERY BOTTLE.
EST. 2019

DARK TALES | ARTISAN PERFUMERY

Dark Tales is an artisan perfumery house where fragrance becomes atmosphere—gothic, cinematic, and emotionally evocative. Each creation is composed in small batches with an uncompromising focus on craftsmanship, depth, and mood, blending old-world sensibility with a refined modern finish.

Founded in 2019, Dark Tales is also the mother company behind all of our other brands—the original house from which our wider universe of scents and concepts has grown.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY:
Umar Setiawan

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MIDSUMMER WHIPPED ROSE

LIMITED GENTLE EDITION.

Together with the label, drawn by our artist Umar Setiawan, this fragrance is our way of gently trolling the mainstream. Yes, apparently we are capable of making something soft, pretty, creamy, fruity, floral, and dangerously likeable when the market demands it. But let us be clear: this is an exception. Please do not expect us to behave...

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ONDSKAN | Parfum | The Scent of Evil: Sinister & Dark

ONDSKAN — NEW RELEASE

A very dark and disturbing fragrance with brutal, almost ritualistic depth. Evil turned into drops — cold, bitter, smoky, and animalic, like scorched earth, old leather, extinguished fire, and something dangerous breathing in the dark. Haunted, severe, and deeply unsettling, it leaves behind a trail of ash, blood, burned resin, moss, and shadow.

THE DARKEST SCENT EVER CREATED BY DARK TALES.

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ARINA FRANZÉN | BOTANICAL PERFUMERY

Botanical perfumery is an ancient craft—almost a form of poetry—built on the quiet complexity of the natural world. Also known as natural or organic perfumery, it celebrates plant-based materials in all their depth: resins, petals, woods, herbs, and roots, each carrying its own character and mood.

Founded in 2023, Arina Franzén Perfumery composes pure botanical blends that transform carefully selected extracts into refined olfactory creations. Natural perfumes often sit closer to the skin and feel deeper in character—darker, softer, and more intimate in their presence.

The brand has been discontinued until further notice as of spring 2026 due to the growing workload under Dark Tales. Remaining stock is available until sold out, and some fragrances may return under Dark Tales in the future.

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VILLANIFLŌR PARFUMERIE

VILLANIFLŌR represents the pinnacle of high-end niche perfumery, born from the expertise of Dark Tales and the visionary perfumer Arina Franzén. This collection is a masterful expression of balance, where each fragrance envelops the senses with a gentle yet profound presence. Rooted in the timeless art of classic perfumery, VILLANIFLŌR offers compositions of exquisite refinement, where elegance and sophistication are seamlessly intertwined.

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SCENT REWIND | MUSIC PERFUMERY

Scent Rewind is a music-inspired perfumery brand, powered by Dark Tales, that transforms iconic music decades, genres, and styles into unique fragrances. Each scent is carefully crafted to reflect the essence of a particular musical era, allowing you to experience the mood, energy, and vibe of classic sounds through luxurious, high-quality perfumes.

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