This is dark, carnal and animalic: a patchouli with a musky sexuality, power, opulence. It captures the raw passion of Pluto, the darkness of the underworld; as well as the opulence of the hidden treasures of his kingdom, such as precious gems, minerals and glittering metals held deep within the earth’s core.
INSPIRATION
Pluto’s plight was to rule the UNDERWORLD: the final destination for the dead but also DEEP EARTH the place of riches and opulence abundant with precious jewels, oil, minerals and resources and the earth necessary for a bountiful harvest. Brother to the King of the Gods Jupiter, PLUTO was a powerful and magnetic personality.
This perfume was created with Persephone’s Patchouli as a pair. Two perfumers explores the central note of Patchouli through two lenses of the same story: that of Pluto and his Queen Persephone.
PERFUMER’S NOTES
“The idea was to build a black patchouli, with a furry texture as black as the panther.
It starts with pink and black pepper blended with citruses (bergamot and mandarin) to create a fresh dark top note enhancing the camphor notes of patchouli. I played with a suede leather accord of mate absolute, birch and a smoky twist with cade and rich smoked precious woods to create a synergy between resins and woods and strengthen the character of musk.
I softened that with a blend of cistus, labdanum extracts and other amber materials to give the furry and smooth signature. Bits of carnation (spicy rose character) and other floral elements are enriching the fragrance to give it depth and structure.” Kévin Mathys
Henri Frapin likes to relax on these springtime Sundays in the garden opposite the property, built in 1702 and located above the production site. He contemplates this region made up of woodland, rivers and pastures where he was born and which is in his blood. He considers the manna provided by this nectar that the family has produced since 1889. His favourite time is when his son joins him at around 11am when the sun’s rays warm up this headland of forest above Segonzac.
Overture Man is an instantly arresting woody scent inspired by man’s solitude in the world; dramatic, bold and confident. Created by renowned perfumer Karine Vinchon, Overture Man is an operatic portrayal of a gentleman’s mystique encapsulated in potent notes of Myrrh, Sandalwood and smoky Frankincense
The Fragrance opens to bold notes that are starkly contrasted by the citrusy, spicy and aromatic freshness of Grapefruit, Saffron, Cardamom, Cumin and Ginger. As it evolves, it reveals a softer heart of resinous floral notes crowned by Myrrh and Geranium, giving this creation a sophisticated edge, but as it matures, Overture Man unveils a truly timeless essence of smoky woodiness from Frankincense that engulfs its wearer in mystery.
The experience: tasting an infusion of hibiscus in the heart of a gemstone market. The surprising contrast: a hibiscus/rose floral duo contrasts with leather and the softness of vanilla beans. Fragrance family: floral oriental fruity perfume extract (vegan). 32% concentration. Key raw materials: Rose Damascena ORPUR absolute, vanilla ORPUR absolute, leather, spearmint ORPUR essential oil, cassis, ambrette seeds absolute, ORPUR cinnamon essential oil.
The ORPUR label defines the most precious natural perfume ingredients from the perfume house Givaudan.
SOLEIL BRULANT CAPTURES THE HIGH-SHINE BRILLIANCE OF THE GOLDEN SUN BEAMING ON A PRIVATE OASIS. THE SUNKISSED FRESHNESS OF MANDARIN AND BERGAMOT MINGLES WITH SPICY PINK PEPPERCORN, GIVING WAY TO AN ORNATE AND REGAL FLORAL HEART WHILE ORANGE FLOWER ABSOLUTE AND A NOTE OF RADIANT BLACK HONEY RELEASE A SEDUCTIVE VAPOR. THE BACKGROUND BRINGS THE BURNISHED WARMTH OF DECADENT AMBER EMBELLISHED WITH RESINS AND WOODS. AN AIR OF VETIVER AND LEATHER STOKES THE SMOKINESS OF EXTRAVAGANT INCENSE.
To achieve perfect harmony, time is everything – rejoice in this elevation of the beloved aroma.
An iteration of Amouage’s iconic scent, Interlude 53 Man is a reflection on the power of time – six months of slow transformation at the label’s Muscat factory brings its exquisite character, and 53% perfume oil concentration to life. This intense rendition sees signature notes including zesty bergamot, oregano and pimento berry oil unfold like never before, while new additions reveal a deeper aroma that will accompany you through the years.
What makes INTERLUDE 53 MAN an “Exceptional Extrait”?
A fragrance is usually a mix of a concentrate (containing fragrant oils) and an alcoholic base. Some fragrances can also contain a bit of water and additives like liquid UV filters, stabilizers or colourants. Therefore, fragrances with a higher fragrance concentration contain more perfume oils and less alcohol, and vice-versa.
Usually, a higher perfume oil concentration means an increased performance of the fragrance (particularly longer lasting scent) – but the impact of oil concentration is much more complex and varies depending on each formula.
Eau de Cologne (EDC) 3% – 10% oils
Eau de Toilette (EDT) 5% – 15% oils
Eau de Parfum (EDP) 15% – 20% oils
Parfum / Extrait 20% – 30% oils
Amouage Interlude 53 Man – 53% exceptional oils
A bespoke 500 ml receptacle, an off spring of our Ormonde Jayne Eau de Parfum bottle, a handsome and smart statement piece. Imagine how nice it would be to return to a fabulously scented home. Every room can declare its only individuality.
A very sensual and soothing fragrance. The soft leather and amber notes partner perfectly. Would sit well in a study or your very own special relaxation area.
– Use 9 reeds for optimum yield. 12 are included to strengthen the projection depending on the size of the space you are intending to fill
– Turn reeds on a weekly or 2 weekly rotation
– 500ml offered in the full product
– Longevity – 3+ months (when reeds are entered note that aprox 150ml will be absorbed this is normal to ensure the area is fragranced)
– Bottles can hold 650ml should the client wish
– Formulation, 30% perfumed oil, 30% oil, 40% denatured alcohol to allow the oil to travel up the reeds (testing)
Iris Malikhân
The experience: the mind-blowing discovery of flourishing iris fields on the edge of a desert.
The surprising contrast: verdant and powdery iris contrasts with a combination of vanilla and leather, turning this scent into an intoxicating and addictive accord.
In partnership with: Marc Zini
A trademark of major men’s fragrance classics, the fougère accord is reinterpreted into a timeless version. The quest for an eternal masculine, a challenge to time and a search for timelessness.
leather woody
TOP NOTES:
Grapefruit from California
HEART NOTES:
Lavender absolute from Provence, Soft leathery accord, cedar wood BASE NOTES:
Vetiver accord, Indonesian patchouli
An inimitable style of its own, this old-world fashion capital of romance requires a signature fragrance of note. That fragrance is undeniably Milano, a liquefied expression of glamour, high society and impeccable class. Opening with a burst of native Sicilian bergamot and zesty orange, Milano canters coquettishly into Italian springtime saffron and thyme-infused freshness. Fruity notes court balsamic olibanum and jasmine to create an aromatic character rooted in a luxuriating expanse of an exclusive leather accord.
Silken petals unfurl, revealing poise and power in a mysterious amber floral parfum built on the purity and elegance of white flowers. Fruity-spiced notes of cinnamon, juniper, crisp pear and pink pepper open this fragrance chronicle, a poetic prelude to the captivating aromatic journey steered by white Siberian rose, tuberose and exotic ylang-ylang. A defiant but sensual touch of leather evokes wintery Siberian terrains with a harmonious base of patchouli, amber and moss that endures.
CITRUS
The Orchid Man is Frapin’s tenth fragrance. It draws part of its inspiration from the surprising personality of boxer Georges Carpentier, nicknamed in America as “the Orchid Man”.
Frapin was instantly drawn to the life of this legend to tell its new fragrant story.
Boxing, like perfume, is about facing yourself. An encounter of rituals and studied gestures. It is also a moment of violence that must be elegant. Governed by precise rules and respect for the opponent, boxing became a gentleman’s sport at the end of the 19th century.
David Frossard, an expert of the boxing world, took all of this into consideration when he launched the idea for a fresh, elegant, powerful and virile perfume.
Jérôme Epinette, whom he met several years earlier, has been entrusted with the interpretation of this world which is both animal and cerebral.
Top notes : black pepper, bergamot.
Middle notes : leather accord, jasmine petals.
Base notes : patchouli, black amber, oak moss.
LEATHERY
Today tobacco is a more forbidden pleasure than alcohol. It is to this rare olfactive family that Marc-Antoine Corticchiato’s composition belongs.
Refreshed by a mojito accord (rum, mint and lime), this suave blond tobacco is enhanced with the liqueur-like richness of immortelle and the hay/almond facets of liatrix and tonka bean.A smooth oriental leather rubbed with rich amber deepens this tawny palette.
Olfactory pyramid:
Top: Rum extract, Indian Davana, Sweet italian orange, Fizzy lime from Brazil
Heart: Cold russian mint, Egyptian geranium
Base: Oriental leather accord: Ciste, Labdanum, Styrax
Tobacco accord: Tobacco, Liatrix, Everlasting flower, Tonka bean, White musks
Crafted as an overpainting, Interlude Black Iris uses a refined palette to smoothen the facets of the original creation. A complex interplay of dark stoic serenity and buried vibrant power bursting upwards, into the light..
For the first time, an almond scent for men composed by Guerlain around three accords
The intelligence of a sparkling and perfectly fresh top note: citrus, rosemary, orange blossom
The beauty of an incredibly sensual “amaretto” heart note based on an almond/tonka bean duo.
The strength of a woody leather base note, definitely masculine: Indian vetiver, cedar and leather given a contemporary interpretation.
The ideal man is a myth. His fragrance, a reality. Guerlain decodes men’s aspirations and creates for them a concentrate of ideal.
The ideal fragrance ? Smart, handsome, strong. Three adjectives, three accords for this fresh woody fragrance that will trigger your full potential
The ideal bottle? Masculine, luxurious and distinguished…
A mysterious pack, a graphic, black and white object, a flashcode as a door to a digital universe.
The bottle – square, facetted and streamlined, luxurious. Radical matte black lacquer side faces. A decidedly masculine, heavy cap that is also matte and borrows its guilloché detailing from the world of watchmaking.
