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Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois

Marc-Antoine Barrois · 2019 · EDP

Ganymede

Woody Spicy

An astronomical composition — saffron and mandarin lifted onto akigalawood, suede and mineral notes.

4.3/ 5
11,658 votes

The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Quentin Bisch. A unisex fragrance for spring & autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Saffron
    Saffron
  • Italian Mandarin
    Italian Mandarin

Heart notes

the soul
  • Osmanthus
    Osmanthus
  • Immortelle
  • Violet Leaf
    Violet Leaf

Base notes

the trail
  • Mineral Notes
    Mineral Notes
  • Suede
    Suede
  • Akigalawood
  • Cedar
    Cedar
  • Musk
    Musk
  • Patchouli
    Patchouli

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity4/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5

Wearable in

SeasonSpring · Autumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyWoody Spicy

Main accords

MineralSpicyLeatherWoodyOudMuskyMetallicPowdery

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Smoke, sweat, saddle, midnight.

Textures

  • Aged hide
  • Birch tar
  • Riding glove
  • Red velvet
  • Hot milk
  • Stamen thread

Materials

Vegetable-tanned leather · Bridle brass · Horsehair · Saffron filament · Carnelian · Velvet

Atmosphere

The room

A saddler's workshop after closing — leather and oil and dust

Weather

The air

Cold dry night, 6°C

Interior Design

Old-club library

Library with worn Chesterfield, brass desk lamp, single malt

Season

Spring · Autumn · Winter

Wears best in spring and autumn and winter.

City Match

Tangier, the medina at midnight

Also at home in New York, Buenos Aires, Isfahan.

Literary Match

McCarthy — Blood Meridian

Blood Meridian — McCarthy · The Sheltering Sky — Bowles

In one line

Marc-Antoine Barrois

Ganymede — smoke, sweat, saddle, midnight.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Ganymede from skin to room.

Bundle total · $266