For the Extraits collection, the iconic signatures of Aurélien Guichard are reinvented in all their quintessence. The textures become even more palpable, sensations of roundness invade thanks to a stronger dosage of the main raw material. Another secret? A guest ingredient is introduced into each creation to reveal new, unsuspected facets of the note. For Crystal Saffron Extrait, it is myrrh, “a luminous black” according to the perfumer, which enhances the fragrance.
The olfactory journey begins with a dazzling opening of saffron and red fruits, while at the heart, rose unfolds in all its richness. As a base, a complex blend of leather and incense is anchored by an essence of Somali myrrh, which adds an amber and resinous touch, enriching the composition with a deep and mysterious warmth.
The bottles of the Extraits collection retain the iconic cubic and angular shape of the classic collection, but adopt a smoked glass to accentuate the intensity of this edition.
Aurélien Guichard, born in Grasse and coming from a family of perfumers for 7 generations, signed around 100 creations before creating his own brand: Matiere Premiere. Iconic ingredients of perfumery such as musk, sandalwood, incense or neroli are revisited in order to exacerbate their unexpected facets, giving birth to "radical" fragrances.