For the man who wears a pinstripe suit with ease and self-assurance, whose highly sophisticated virility is tinged with artistic flair, and whose ruthless pursuit of seduction is somewhat of an aesthetic endeavor.
This perfume reveals the style behind impeccable appearance: patchouli is the pinstripe suit, with a cocktail of rum absolute and mandarin in hand, for a distinct flavor of late nights in dark corners; as cedar, suede and incense are the underlying sensual pulse, warmed by vanilla in a small acknowledgment of intimacy.
At a party on Paris’ rive gauche, a woman’s fur coat is lifted from her bare shoulders, exposing her neck to the candlelight. Aware of many eyes upon her, she pauses, smiling to herself, before emerging like a conqueror from the shadows.
A sensuous body of lavender is warmed by patchouli, amber and vanilla, and transformed by notes of pineapple and mandarin.
The essence of an extraordinarily charming man. One who is magnetic without even seeming to try: every gesture infused with a sense of humor and sophistication. Not a rugged, shouting masculinity, but an irresistible whisper.
A charismatic field of woods: an unprecedented dose of Haitian vetiver woven with sandalwood, cedar and cashmeran. Bound to the skin by oak moss and musk, and lifted by pink pepper, bergamot and bitter orange in a whiff of captivating freshness.
The perfume of an oneiric reality For this new opus, the duo has not changed, nor the creative osmosis between Marc-Antoine Barrois and Quentin Bisch, but the destination is elsewhere. Creating an elegant and unexpected harmony around a quartet of mandarin, violet, immortelle and suede, the two fellow artists have dreamt of this new planet: Ganymede, the rocky satellite of Jupiter discovered in 1610 by Galileo, is both luminous and covered with salt-water oceans. It acquired its name from Greek mythology: a young man, Ganymede, was kidnapped by gods who had been so enthralled by his beauty that he was offered immortality.
Composed by perfumer Quentin Bisch, Ganymede once again makes use of the suede-leathery notes that had made B683 a beautiful classic. This time though, the artists emancipated from traditional codes to take us somewhere else, towards aluminous and fluid elegance. Those leather notes become softer, gaining lightness and gentleness in contact with the fragrance of violet. The mandarin smell brings its full vivacity and its acidic essence. The latter gives the tone and verticality of the fragrance from the very start. Yet opposing it, the immortelle is its counterpoint and raises the scented harmony with its double-sided fragrance, at times mineral, at other times salty. The entire composition plays with contrasts and oppositions.
The notes answer one another in a permanent conversation drawing a new olfactory map on the skin, on the revers of a cashmere jacket, or even right there, next to the buttons of the sleeves, on the wrist. If it could be summed up into one single image, it would be a compass : north for the zested liveliness of the mandarin to which the south would answer with the everlasting flower and to highlight this olfactory frame, the density of suede notes on the west would balance the subtle and delicate florality of the violet on the east. Those are four directions for a perfumed journey to a new imaginary world and new codes of elegance. The notes of this eau de parfum are, at the top : Mandarina from Italy essence heart Orpur, safran ; at the heart : violet, Chinese osmanthus absolute Orpur ; at the base Akigalawood and Immortelle absolute.
The fragrances of the Maison MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS are the result of the meeting of two young designers. One is a couturier, the other a perfumer. Their childhood memories brought them together. Remembering captivating smells; of the leather from an elegant attaché case or an immaculate desk blotter; of the distinct smells of wood during the regular gather-ring of fuel to warm the family home. The artistic skills of the former and the olfactory talent of the latter together sparked the magic of these beautiful fragrances. The perfumes and candles are made in France.
At the fore, an emphatic reinterpretation of rose; pure, streamlined, uncompromisingly modern. Blended with a unique extraction of timut pepper, geranium bourbon and a note of cassis for freshness and spice.
Yet a quiet storm lies beneath: vetiver and cedar forms an earthy bed of dark, mysterious leather with IsoButyl Quinoline at the center – an intensely bitter molecule, largely forgotten since its use in the daring perfumery of the Jazz Age.
At once sparkling and sober, a recognisably floral composition is shadowed by a dramatic, yet controlled sensuality.
An abstract creation of damascene rose shimmering with charm and elegance. Gourmande fruity notes of pear, lemon, blackcurrant and pink berries, forming a backdrop of unique character. Mineral amber and musk reveal inner depths of sophistication, guiding the scent into a beguiling and extraordinary perfume
HEAD Blackcurrant, Italian Lemon, Pear
HEART Rose, Jasmine, Pink Berries
— Free from Phthalates
— Not tested on animals
— No added colour
— Hand-poured in our own laboratory
A bottle of happiness that has no intention of being anything other than ravishing and gorgeous. An innocent note of peony, adored by all flower lovers, a singing note of lily, a garland of orange-blossom and jasmine. Brilliant, appealing, flirtatious and full-on jubilation.
HEAD Bergamot, Mandarin, Tangelo, Rose Petals
HEART Lily of the Valley, Peony, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
SOUL Cedarwood, Amber, Musk
— Free from Phthalates
— Not tested on animals
— No added colour
— Hand-poured in our own laboratory
The quest for an eternal feminine, recognizable quality of major classics, inspired the creation of féminin Pluriel, a grand floral bouquet. A beautiful creation composed of a multitude of facets, designed to evolve with freedom and sensuality, unbound from fleeting fashions.
floral chypre
TOP NOTES:
Iris from Florence, violet accord, Jasmine from Egypt
HEART NOTES:
Orange blossom, May rose from Grasse
BASE NOTES:
Vetiver accord, Indonesian patchouli
Find your inner calm. Hypnotic cedarwood, musk and Indian sandalwood. A soothing and relaxed perfume. Take a deep breath of Xi’an, eyes closed, and allow your mind to focus on your senses. Let the fragrance slowly seep into your soul, bringing serenity and peace.
HEAD
Black Pepper, Nutmeg
HEART
Cedarwood, Rhubarb
— Free from Phthalates
— Not tested on animals
— No added colour
— Hand-poured in our own laboratory
The mandarin from Italy brings a colorful freshness to the bergamot to give life to a luminous and floral citrus breath. Vibrating in unison in a halo of warm light, Aqua Vitae Cologne forte is a caressing eau de parfum with a trail full of sun and sensual musks enriched by Indian sandalwood.
Bergamot from Calabria
Known for its fruity taste in Earl Gray tea, Citrus Bergamia is widely used in perfumery because its top notes signify a sparkling freshness, a kind of “smile” of the perfume. Its essence is obtained by cold expression of the zest of the fruits. Southern Italy is specialized in the cultivation of this citrus fruit which is used in the composition of cologne and in a number of feminine and masculine creations where its fresh, floral and aromatic facets stretch to the heart.
floral citrus
TOP NOTES:
Bergamot oil from Italy, Mandarin oil from Italy
HEART NOTES:
Solar flowers accord
BASE NOTES:
ŽSensual musky accord
Calabrian bergamot and the sweetness of a white musk accord interweave a dazzling flight of vaporous white flowers such as syringa and sweet peas. Aqua Universalis strong Cologne is the projection of the happiness of whiteness, radiance, the purity of a breath of fresh and enveloping air.
musky citrus
TOP NOTES:
Bergamot oil from Italy, Damascena rose oil from Bulgaria
HEART NOTES:
Fresh white flowers accord
BASE NOTES:
White musky accord
Bergamot takes on the fruity notes of blackcurrant, mimosa (with its raspberry and blackberry tones) and jasmine (facets of strawberry, apricot and peach), before slowly melting into the sweetness of a fruity musky accord. Aqua Celestia Cologne forte releases a luminous and crystalline aura and offers a line of flight towards the horizon.
fruity citrus
TOP NOTES:
Bergamot oil from Italy, Blackcurrant buds absolute from Burgundy (France)
HEART NOTES:
Jasmine absolute from Egypt, Mimosa absolute from France
BASE NOTES:
Fruity musky accord
The ultimate in soft powdery perfume with facets of iris, bluebells and violets like sweet candy floss, Babylonia begins its persuasion with a quartet of luscious gourmand notes – blackcurrant, pink pepper, davana and bergamot – followed by the heavenly warmth of soft musk, sweet resins, vanilla and praline.
The perfume sings in perfect harmony and could not fail to achieve a sense of romance – positively enchanting.
Muscat Eau de Parfum moves with you like a cocooning second skim. Rejecting the usual citrus and floral springboard and instead opting directly for principal notes of Oriental persuasion; sensual sultry and smouldering. Enticing oud notes sweetened with rose, date oil, vanilla and halwa.
