Saint Mathehilde 50mls

Introducing Saint Mathehilde

By Five oh Five

A fragrance inspired by devotion, strength, and legacy — Saint Mathehilde is an olfactory tribute to the noble soul of Queen Matilda of Ringelheim, a woman of depth, grace, and enduring power. This rich, layered scent mirrors her story: a queen, a saint, a visionary of her time whose quiet strength shaped empires and whose compassion built sanctuaries.

At its heart is Papuan organic vanilla bean, macerated over two years — a process that Maija has mastered to draw out depth, warmth, and lasting complexity. This rare vanilla is then woven with French vanilla extract, subtle notes of pink peppercorn, and the resinous strength of benzoin, forming a base that is soft yet commanding. Hints of smoky bourbon, ripe pomegranate, and ambered wood create a fragrance that unfolds over time — from sweet and luminous to musky, smoky, and soulfully rich.

Much like Saint Mathehilde herself — raised in Herford Abbey, later Queen of Germany, and founder of sanctuaries for women — this fragrance is both sacred and bold. It captures the layered essence of a woman who walked between royalty and righteousness, who led with both steel and softness, and whose legacy lives on.

Saint Mathehilde is not just a fragrance. It is a journey across time, a signature of strength wrapped in sweetness, a reflection of the wearer’s own evolving power. Feel the shift. Embrace the layers. Share in the story.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes:

• Macerated Pink Peppercorn – A spark of soft rebellion; warm, floral spice that dances on the skin.

• Pomegranate – Juicy and symbolic; the fruit of knowledge and divine femininity.

Heart Notes:

• Macerated Vanilla Bean & Bourbon Vanilla – Rich and enfolding, like candlelit manuscripts and aged parchment; this dual vanilla is both intimate and complex.

• Amber – Resinous and golden, it evokes church icons and sacred warmth.

• Damar Resin – A whisper of incense, clean and ancient, grounding the sweetness with mystic light.

Base Notes:

• Benzoin – Deep, comforting resin, echoing sanctified halls and sacred rituals.

• Bourbon Accord – A subtle heat, an indulgent edge — sacred meets the sensual in hushed harmony.

Mood:

Soft yet lingering. It wraps the wearer like a velvet cloak — elegant, warm, and quietly commanding. This is a scent for poets, thinkers, mystics, and rulers of the invisible world.

Saint Mathehilde is a unique opportunity, due to the traditional methods Maija uses to create her perfumes, each bottle is a limited edition of 42.