No phthalates • No parabens • No synthetic dyes • No formaldehyde • Vegan-friendly • Cruelty-free
Pistil Whip is formulated with our proprietary blend of naturally derived ingredients and safe synthetics. The result is a clean, exquisitely crafted perfume that is vegan-friendly and non-toxic.
NOTE: Due to availability of certain materials, this special 2023 small batch has been updated and is not exactly the same as the original 2015 formula.
SCIENTIFIC NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
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ORGANIC SUGARCANE ALCOHOL | ORGANIC NON-GMO ALCOHOL | Organic Alcohol |
3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Inden-5(Or 6)-Yl Acetate | HERBAL NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan | AMBER NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
Acetic acid, (1-oxopropoxy)-, 1-(3,3- dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl ester | MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
ANISALDEHYDE | ANISE NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
BENZYL ACETATE | JASMINE FLORAL NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | CLOVE NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
CANANGA ODORATA | YLANG YLANG FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CANARIUM COMMUNE | ELEMI GUM OIL | Botanical |
CIS-3-HEXENYL BENZOATE | GREEN NOTE | Naturally Derived |
CIS-3-HEXENYL SALICYLATE | FLORAL NOTE | Naturally Derived |
CORIANDRUM SATIVUM | CORIANDER SEED ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CYCLAMEN ALDEHYDE | GREEN FLORAL NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
ETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE | CARAMELLIC NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
EUGENOL | CLOVE ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
GERANIOL | ROSE NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
GERANYL ACETATE | FLORAL NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
HEXENYL ACETATE | GREEN NOTE / ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL | WAXY FLORAL NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
ISOBUTYL METHYL TETRAHYDROPYRANOL | FLORAL NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
ISOEUGENYL ACETATE | SPICY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
Pistil Whip is part of our Limited Edition series, meaning it's not available regularly. We make small batches of this fragrance occasionally when its natural ingredients become available, and we're very excited to announce the release of this special 2023 batch - available while supplies last!
What would it smell like to be mugged by a flower? "Late one night I was walking from the subway when I lived in NYC and I was mugged at gunpoint. I surrendered my wallet, was pistol-whipped and then left in a heap. After recovering from this traumatizing incident, I experienced something called an 'olfactory hallucination' that lasted for weeks. I would wake up to the smell of tuberose and gardenia, but the flowers were nowhere to be found. After seeing a few doctors I learned that traumatic events can trigger these scent-based hallucinations. It eventually went away, but the experience stuck with me and became the inspiration for this fragrance." - Douglas Little
A play on words, Pistil Whip is an explosion of lush florals combined with verdant moss and wet stone. A hypnotic scent not restrained by gender, Pistil Whip was nominated for the coveted Fragrance Foundation Award in 2017.
Our fragrances are gender-neutral and made for everyone.
APPLICATION: We use plant-based natural ingredients, which means our scents are light and sheer. To increase staying power, you’ll want to apply the fragrance periodically throughout the day.
LAYERING: We also encourage you to layer two to three Heretic fragrances not only to increase the overall intensity but to help you create your next signature scent. Choose heavy and lighter blends to layer together, spraying or dabbing the stronger scent first. View the “Layer With” section above for our perfumer’s recommendations.
RETURNS: We only accept returns for defective or damaged products. If you’d like to sample the fragrance first, we recommend you start with one of our Discovery Sets or take our Fragrance Finder Quiz for a personally recommended scent.
SHIPPING: At this time, we can only ship within the contiguous United States. If you need to find an international retailer, please email us at concierge@hereticparfum.com.
Free shipping on orders of $125 or more. Otherwise, a $10 flat shipping fee applies.

RADICALLY TRANSPARENT
We aren’t afraid to bare it all. We list every single ingredient in every single fragrance.

SAFE, NATURAL INGREDIENTS
No phthalates • No parabens • Non-toxic • Always vegan friendly & cruelty-free

GENDER NEUTRAL
Fragrances shouldn’t be assigned a specific gender, which is why all our scents can be worn by anyone.