Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988 EDP

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Grain de Plaisir

by Jean-François Laporte

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Grain de Plaisir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988, created by Jean-François Laporte. Grain de Plaisir opens with Lemon, Mint, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Celery Seeds, Mastic, Myrtle, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Canadian Fir Balsam, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Grain de Plaisir carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive. This is a genuinely weird one, a lemon-and-celery aromatic that splits opinion down the middle. Prepare for a unique, almost culinary, scent experience that's definitely not for everyone.
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Grain de Plaisir 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for casual day wear, especially in warmer weather. The unusual celery note might be too polarising for formal or date settings, but it's fine for a relaxed office environment or an outdoor activity.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

About

Grain de Plaisir opens with a vibrant, zesty hit of lemon, bordering on lemon candy or even Pledge, underscored by a cooling touch of mint and a sparkling aldehydic lift. Soon after, an intriguing heart emerges, dominated by an unexpectedly prominent celery note - less celery seed and more the fresh, green snap of a stalk, blended with herbal myrtle and the piney nuance of mastic. This unusual aromatic core eventually settles into a dry, woody base of fir balsam, softened by musk and a hint of vetiver, creating a unique journey from bright citrus to an earthy, herbaceous forest floor.

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