And then it appears low on the horizon, the Light of Heaven. His red star warms the universe’s palette before disappearing from sight. Girdled by cold hues, Betelgeuse allures with its reassuring beam those who can savour its true beauty. An enticing note of iris creates a comforting illusion of its powdery core: a hazy floral opening brightens and fades in a charismatic epilogue of oakmoss and coffee accord.