# Gothic Scents Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Creates Dark-Sided Perfumes By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-phoenix-alchemy-lab References: [blackphoenixalchemylab](http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/welcome.html) & [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/) Scent is the first sense to develop after birth, and it has the ability to make an impact without you even realizing it. So why not wear a scent that is not only original, but others will notice? That’s the logic behind the creations at [Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-aboard), creators of [scents inspired by everything from Shakespeare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection) to the [truly demonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-midnight-toker). All Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab's scents are handcrafted upon order, and are created using the teachings of aromatherapy, homeopathy and the artistic concepts behind perfumery. Some examples of scent titles are Absinthe, the Slippery Poppy Tincture, and Dragon’s Blood. Never teated on animals, the scents are packaged in super cool apothecary vials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handcrafted Perfumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new methods of handcrafting perfumes using unconventional ingredients or techniques. - **Unique Scent Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create perfumes inspired by unconventional themes, such as literature, mythology, or fantasy. - **Cruelty-free Perfume:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop perfumes that are not tested on animals, appealing to the growing demand for ethical products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aromatherapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new scents and fragrances into the aromatherapy industry that cater to specific moods or therapeutic effects. - **Artistic Perfumery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine perfumery with artistic concepts, merging the world of fragrance with visual arts or other creative mediums. - **Alternative Beauty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the market for alternative beauty products by offering unique and unconventional scented items beyond traditional perfumes and colognes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Literary-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-perfumes.md) - [Artfully Scientific Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortal-potion.md) - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md) - [Villain Inspired Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2.md) - [Chilling Filmic Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum-nosferatu.md) - [Alchemy-Inspired Perfume Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemy-collection.md) - [Evocative Black Sand Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Ghostly Spiced Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltergeist-eau-du-parfum.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md)