Quoth one of the wordiest humans who ever lived: “Brevity is the soul of wit.”

This spring we challenged friends and fans to answer that call, baring their souls (and more) in our steamy, Lust-themed #BPAL7wordstory contest

“Seduce us in seven!” we demanded, promising the winning story would be enshrined in a Limited Edition fragrance. The response was overwhelming — and downright filthy. Over eight hundred entries later, Lust found its new champion. The winning story, submitted via Twitter by @GeekDame, took flight in our perfumer’s imagination and resulted in the following myth-tinged tryst.

Congrats to the winner, and keep your quills sharp! #BPAL7wordstory is only getting started.

He breathed smoke across her pomegranate-stained lips.

Chthonic incense and blood-red pomegranate.