Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 1988 EDP

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Or des Indes

by Jean-Paul Millet Lage

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Or des Indes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988, created by Jean-Paul Millet Lage. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Or des Indes carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a nostalgic, old-school amber that splits opinions. Some find it a sophisticated, soft nod to classic Guerlains, while others are frustrated by its fleeting presence and find it a bit dated.
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  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Or des Indes 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and often-reported short longevity make it suitable for casual wear and less intrusive environments like the office. While some find it elegant, its old-fashioned, comforting character and soft projection mean it might be overshadowed in formal settings or during active sports.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Or des Indes opens with a fleeting zest of bergamot and the clean, herbal nuance of lavender and geranium. This quickly gives way to a powdery, warm heart where opoponax and amber create a resinous, almost waxy texture. As it settles, a creamy sandalwood emerges, softened by a gentle vanilla, leaving a dry, comforting, and subtly sweet trail.

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