Marc-Antoine Barrois 2019 Edp

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Ganymede

by Quentin Bisch

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Quentin Bisch. The fragrance opens with Saffron and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Immortelle, and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Suede, Patchouli, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Ganymede: Acquired

Ganymede is a polarising beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent that defies easy categorisation. For those who get it, it's a futuristic masterpiece; for others, it's just plain weird. Definitely not for a blind buy then, is it?
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  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
Ganymede Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 11%
Fruity 6%
Green 8%
Sweet 16%
Warm 20%
Woody 13%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Mineral
100%
Warm Spicy
87%
Leather
81%
Woody
70%
Oud
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 59% Mandarin 41%

Heart Notes

Osmanthus 37% Immortelle 31% Violet Leaf 31%

Base Notes

Mineral 24% Suede 20% Akigalawood 18% Musk 13% Cedar 13% Patchouli 12%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinct metallic-mineral character make it a bit much for casual or office wear, though some find it acceptable with light application. Ganymede truly shines in evening settings or for more formal occasions where its unique luxury can be appreciated.

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About

It opens with a sharp, almost electric burst of saffron and mandarin, quickly diving into an abstract, mineral heart. This isn't your grandma's floral-fruity; it's cold, metallic, and utterly unique, with violet leaf and immortelle adding a strange, ethereal quality. A smooth suede and cedar base, accented by akigalawood, grounds the scent, creating a polished, otherworldly impression that has been likened to new luxury car interiors or even sterile space stations.

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