The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Jean-Claude Astier. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Bergamot
Heart notes
the soul- Rose
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Vanilla
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Warm wax
- — Spun sugar
- — Tonka resin
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Lisbon.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
M. Micallef
Mon Parfum Cristal — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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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 Mon Parfum Cristal from skin to room.
