Created as a remarkable collaboration, Claude Marchal joins forces with master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour to present a striking chypre fragrance marked by elegant leathery nuances and exceptional depth. Designed as a true trail scent, it settles delicately onto the skin with a soft powdery finish, reviving the grand tradition of classic chypres while introducing a distinctive modern signature enriched with subtly candied facets and an impressively complex base.
The fragrance opens with a refined and aromatic freshness, where green aldehydes blend with hyacinth, cistus, and galbanum. Hints of thyme and lavender add an herbal sophistication, while a delicate touch of clementine brings a fleeting brightness to the introduction.
At the heart, a floral structure true to the chypre tradition unfolds. Rose takes center stage, surrounded by a discreet bouquet of white flowers including jasmine and gardenia. Fruity plum nuances create a soft skin like impression, enhanced by powdery lipstick accords where iris reveals its elegant presence.
The base evolves beautifully over time, revealing a composition of remarkable finesse. Animalic, leathery, and powdery facets intertwine with benzoin and vanilla, creating warmth and sensuality. Immortelle adds depth, while touches of castoreum introduce a carnal richness. A classic hint of oakmoss anchors the fragrance firmly within the chypre family, balancing tradition with avant garde character.
Verdict
Rich in texture and undeniably opulent at first impression, the fragrance gradually reveals a refined softness and remarkable elegance. A true statement scent and a standout choice for lovers of complex, beautifully crafted perfumery.
Created as a remarkable collaboration, Claude Marchal joins forces with master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour to present a striking chypre fragrance marked by elegant leathery nuances and exceptional depth. Designed as a true trail scent, it settles delicately onto the skin with a soft powdery finish, reviving the grand tradition of classic chypres while introducing a distinctive modern signature enriched with subtly candied facets and an impressively complex base.
The fragrance opens with a refined and aromatic freshness, where green aldehydes blend with hyacinth, cistus, and galbanum. Hints of thyme and lavender add an herbal sophistication, while a delicate touch of clementine brings a fleeting brightness to the introduction.
At the heart, a floral structure true to the chypre tradition unfolds. Rose takes center stage, surrounded by a discreet bouquet of white flowers including jasmine and gardenia. Fruity plum nuances create a soft skin like impression, enhanced by powdery lipstick accords where iris reveals its elegant presence.
The base evolves beautifully over time, revealing a composition of remarkable finesse. Animalic, leathery, and powdery facets intertwine with benzoin and vanilla, creating warmth and sensuality. Immortelle adds depth, while touches of castoreum introduce a carnal richness. A classic hint of oakmoss anchors the fragrance firmly within the chypre family, balancing tradition with avant garde character.
Verdict
Rich in texture and undeniably opulent at first impression, the fragrance gradually reveals a refined softness and remarkable elegance. A true statement scent and a standout choice for lovers of complex, beautifully crafted perfumery.
