Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1991 EDP

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Centaure

by Jean-François Laporte

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Centaure is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991, created by Jean-François Laporte. Centaure opens with Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, and Mint, settles into a heart of Canadian Fir Balsam, Neroli, Jasmine, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss, and Tobacco. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Centaure carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a proper old-school aromatic, completely unconcerned with modern trends. It's a bold, masculine scent with impressive power, but its unique profile makes it a 'love it or hate it' for some.
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Centaure Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, Centaure might be a bit much for a formal office environment, though it's still suitable for less restrictive workplaces. It shines in casual settings or on a date where its distinctive masculine character can make an impression, but it's too potent for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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Centaure opens with a blast of bright lemon and petitgrain, quickly joined by a crisp, natural mint that avoids any toothpaste comparisons. As it evolves, a juicy blackcurrant note emerges, beautifully complemented by the herbaceous lift of lavender and the woody depth of fir balsam. The drydown settles into an earthy, mossy base, with hints of vetiver and a restrained, dry tobacco adding a sophisticated, rugged finish.

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