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.

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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THE WITCHES — *NEW RELEASE*

A dark witchy fragrance centered around black liquorice — deep, sweet, and slightly sinister — wrapped in ripe black fruits, smoke, resin, and shadowed florals. Juicy cherry and blackberry soften its dark core, while rose, wild flowers, incense, and haunted woods leave behind a smoky, velvety trail like the air after a forbidden ritual.

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WALPURGIS SMOKY TRIO

LIMITED EDITION.

Discover VALBORG, HÄXELD and BLÅKULLA — three perfume samples inspired by Swedish folklore, Valborg fires, witchcraft, smoke, spring and dark woods.

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KNIGHT OF DARKNESS

CRAFTED IN COLLABORATION WITH AND FOR OUR PARTNER SECRET PERFUME.

LIMITED EDITION.

A dark medieval fragrance with a noble, battle-worn character. It feels solemn, windswept, and ceremonial — like polished armor, forest paths, sacred vows, and the quiet strength of a knight riding beneath a smoky amber sky.

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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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