The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
HEULK arrived in 2023 from UNDER THE PERGOLA. Sian Lee is the credited perfumer. No named inspiration or stated intent is documented, so the composition itself offers the clearest beginning: fig leaf, fig tree, green notes and ivy establish its focused garden character. It is a fragrance that does not need a grand backstory to make an impression. The green accord is specific and leafy, led by the sharper foliage notes while fig adds its own rounded, fruit-associated dimension. Together, these elements create a compact opening that feels fresh, green and clearly defined.
The unusual part is the balance between brightness and earth. Fig leaf and ivy make the opening feel clipped and green, while the fig tree gives it a rounded fruit shadow. Cedarwood and fir introduce a dry vertical structure through the heart. White musk keeps the greenery balanced, giving it a clean, soft character. The base combines oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver, adding deeper earthy and woody tones that make HEULK feel less like a single garden note and more like a layered composition.
The evolution
HEULK begins with a bright, leafy burst: fig leaf, fig tree, green notes and ivy create a vivid green impression as the fragrance develops. The opening is quickly complicated by fig and the dry pull of wood. In the middle, cedarwood and fir give the composition its spine. White musk rounds the edges, balancing the greenery with a soft, clean facet. As the scent settles, oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver become more prominent. Together, that base turns the fresh opening into something earthy, shaded and quietly present. The sequence moves from crisp foliage through dry woods and into a darker, more grounded finish, making HEULK feel layered without relying on a single dominant note. Its evolution invites close attention to the way fig, greenery, woods and the base gradually change the composition.
Cultural impact
HEULK offers a green, woody approach to fragrance, combining fig leaf, fig tree, green notes and ivy with cedarwood, fir, white musk, oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver. Its appeal lies in the contrast between a fresh leafy opening, dry wood notes and a deeper base. The composition invites discovery through its layered progression, moving from bright greenery to darker woody and earthy tones.
The House
UNDER THE PERGOLAUNDER THE PERGOLA is a new fragrance house with a compact, intriguing catalogue emerging between 2023 and 2026. Led by perfumer Sian, the brand pairs the intimacy of a shaded garden with compositions made for close, personal wearing. Its name suggests a place to pause, where scent becomes part of the atmosphere rather than a distant performance.
The Creator
Sian LeeThere is not enough verified information to define Sian Lee’s technique or preferred ingredients. The available notes name no materials, extraction methods, composition styles, or performance priorities that can be confidently linked to this perfumer.
