Bourbon Vanilla

From the sacred rituals of the Totonacs and Aztecs to a global treasure, vanilla’s journey is steeped in reverence and transformation.

This once-exclusive botanical flourished beyond its origins through the hands of Edmond Albius, an enslaved boy whose discovery reshaped the industry forever.

Top: Vanilla Bourbon Tincture, Saffron, Guaiacwood, Amber
Middle: Heliotrope, Anise, Sandalwood Oil, Peru Balsam
Base: Labdanum, Vanilla Bourbon Absolute, Cedarwood

Shaman Perfumery is a Thailand-based niche fragrance house founded by Tada Archawong, a Thai perfumer known for transforming memories and emotions into evocative scents.

The brand’s Offering Collection celebrates rare and precious materials through fragrances inspired by ancient beliefs, cultural traditions, and sacred rituals. Each composition in the collection serves as a tribute to ingredients like ambergris, Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac, myrrh, and bourbon vanilla—materials historically reserved for royalty and spiritual ceremonies.

Archawong's fragrances blend Thai botanicals with global influences, reflecting both regional authenticity and a universal appreciation for the sacred essence of natural materials.