Thumbsucker was inspired by an ancient Hindu myth about a childless king who got knocked-up when he accidentally drank a magic pregnancy potion meant for his wife. He carried the kid to term, gave birth, and then this high-powered god called Indra stuck his slashed thumb into the newborn’s mouth and fed him with the vitalizing nectar that flowed from his sacred veins. Pretty cool!
Stora Skuggan’s Thumbsucker pays homage to that nutritive ambrosia. It’s a hypnotic honey and floral concoction with a powdery violet kick that smells beguilingly vintage. Dirty narcissus keeps things interesting, while Himalayan cedar gives the scent structure and a slight camphoraceous bite. With time the fragrance dries down to a cherry, styrax, and bitter almond mix – a faintly floral, sweet, and resinous godly nectar.
