Elpis
Elpis - A fragrance of hope. A gesture of change. Elpis carries with it a lineage of hope that bridges both ancient myth and sacred scripture. In Greek mythology, Elpis was the personification of hope, a gentle spirit entrusted to Pandora’s care by Zeus. When Pandora opened the fated jar, releasing sorrow, pain, and countless spirits into the world, Elpis alone remained within, choosing to stay behind as a quiet promise to humanity. Depicted as a young woman carrying flowers, she symbolized the enduring light that lingers even when all else seems lost.
This ancient image of hope finds deeper resonance in the New Testament, where the Greek word ἐλπίς (elpis) appears 54 times, carrying meanings that expand beyond simple optimism. Elpis carries meaning of expectation, confidence, and faith. In scripture, elpis embodies the steady assurance that even amid trials, something greater is yet to come, a hope both grounded and transcendent.
Across centuries and contexts, Elpis endures as the thread connecting humanity’s longing for light with its trust in what lies ahead.
While the mythological Elpis remained behind to comfort mankind in the face of suffering, the biblical Elpis offers a similar assurance. It represents the unwavering belief in a future promise, linking the human experience of hope to a higher spiritual certainty.
Notes: Sugared bergamot, elemi, red apple, vanilla orchid, orange blossom, musk, caramel, amberwood, guaiacwood, tonka, vanilla, cashmere.
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EDP Perfume Ingredients: Alcohol (Denat.), Fragrance (Parfum), Water (Aqua), Vanillin, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol.
Oil Perfume Ingredients: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Vanillin, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol.