Constance was the matriarch of the Johnson family; as such, she carried herself in the way of older women of wealth, even if there wasn’t much wealth to be found. But having her family over for the holidays was her duty, and she provided everyone with a delicious meal and presents less out of a sense of warmth, kindness, and love, than out of a sense of fond obligation. She and her husband, Marshall, had four children: Susan, Eric, Linda, and Gayle, though Susan and her husband had not come this year, citing a need to “get away” this year, whatever the hell that means. Constance had never had the chance to feel like getting away, although she did often feel the need to get away from those around her.... Click here to read the rest of the story!

Scent Notes: Absinthe, glowing red musk, bitter accord, myrrh, vetiver.