Marc-Antoine Barrois 2023 Extrait

U £££££ Acquired

Ganymede

by Quentin Bisch

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Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Quentin Bisch. Ganymede opens with Mandarin, Myrrh, and Incense, settles into a heart of Immortelle, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood and Saffron. Marc-Antoine Barrois's Ganymede carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This Extrait is a beast, but divisive. If you loved the original Ganymede's mineral freshness, approach with caution; this one pivots hard into a darker, spicier, almost curry-like territory. It's potent, unique, and for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Ganymede Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense37%
Myrrh35%
Mandarin28%
Heartas listed
Immortelle100%
Baseas listed
Akigalawood55%
Saffron45%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and strong, spicy character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for making a bold statement on a date or at a formal event. The intensity means it's less fitting for casual, everyday scenarios where subtlety is often preferred.

About

An intense and complex journey, Ganymede Extrait blasts off with a rich, smoky incense and juicy mandarin, quickly deepened by the enigmatic, sweet, and slightly syrupy immortelle. As it settles, a warm, almost leathery saffron emerges, intertwined with the sharp, woody bite of akigalawood, crafting a scent that feels both ancient and aggressively modern. It's a balsamic, warm spicy affair with an unapologetic herbal undercurrent.

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