MELANCHOLIA

A simple tragedy of existence: drawn on notes of Violette leaf and Lily of the Valley and cemented by Clearwood and Incense pyrogenee, the innocent moment of recognition comes simultaneously too soon and too late; producing a sense of being out of time in the sense of being late but also out of sync or out of tempo. The realization of this dizzying experience of our present moment of loss and being lost seems to loom when it is already too late. MARK BUXTON. Melancholia is a 2011 psychological drama, science fiction, and apocalyptic film directed by Lars von Trier and starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The story is divided into two parts, focusing on sisters Justine and Claire, as they face their own personal crises and the threat of a rogue planet, Melancholia, approaching Earth.

The first part, "Justine," narrates her chaotic wedding, marked by family conflicts and her growing melancholy, culminating in the failure of her marriage. On the night of the wedding, Justine observes an unusual star that heralds the arrival of the planet Melancholia. The second part, "Claire," follows Justine as she grapples with deep depression at her sister's house. Meanwhile, Claire's husband, John, assures her that the planet will pass harmlessly, although Claire fears the worst. Finally, as Melancholia inevitably heads toward Earth, John commits suicide, and Claire, along with Justine and her son Leo, faces the end of the world in a symbolic "magic cave" created by Justine. The film culminates with the collision of the planet and the annihilation of Earth, accompanied by the prelude to Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde."

Top Notes: Blackcurrant, Green Apple, Violet Leaf, Bergamot

Middle Notes: Dates, Abs. Narcissus, Liliaceae of the Valley, Musk,

Base Notes: Light Wood, Java Vetiver, Pyrogenated Incense, Juniper Oil