Chronotope, founded in 2020 by Carter Weeks Maddox in Winter Park, FL, is an independent applied theory practice and perfume studio. The brand redefines perfumery by creating emotion-first fragrances that challenge conventional beauty standards and explore the full spectrum of human experience, seeing perfume as a vessel for complex narratives of time, space, and culture.
Soothing, comforting, spiritual, grounding, reserved, and softly radiant. It evokes a feeling of inner peace and personal strength, like a warm, comforting embrace.
Supportive, composed, and luminous, like sunlight warming white marble and beauty that underlies quiet, calm strength. Intentional, statuesque, poised & restrained, with a full dimension, opening clear and structured and settling into a longer-lasting harmony. Its presence is architectural: solid, elegant, and exact.
Effervescent, sophisticated, earthy, and celebratory, evoking a unique blend of refined joy and grounded natural beauty.
Punch-drunk and celebratory, evoking a feeling of joy and admiration. It's described as foolhardy, lovedrunk, and surprisingly delicate, with a radiant emerald brilliance.
Industrial, sophisticated, and evocative of traditional craftsmanship. The fragrance suggests a robust and slightly raw character, reflecting the environment of an old English shoe factory.
Defiant, bright, fresh, and emotionally deep, with a radiant and exhibitionist presence.
Easygoing, knowing, and self-assured, like experiencing a mind-blowing realization without the need to boast. It embodies the dual nature and shifting perspectives associated with its namesake deity, offering a vibrant, multifaceted vetiver experience.
Blissful, joyful, playful, and warm, with a self-assured and subtly sensual character.
Sensual, nostalgic, warm, sun-drenched, and intimate, evoking memories of a first love by the sea.
Reverent and awe-full, quiet, layered, and introspective. Intimate, grounded, and inexplicably aloof, evoking a sense of loss and exile.
2021
Fiery and fiercely passionate, defiant, cutting, and ultimately consoling. For moments of assertive self-empowerment and confronting challenges head-on.
Resentful, clever, and melancholic, a quietly aggressive rose that eschews romanticism, perfect for those seeking to revel in disillusionment or when one has had enough of being nice.
A warm, rich, earthy, and slightly sweet and smoky aroma, evoking a rustic, autumnal setting with nuances of dried leaves, wood, and ripe fruit.