Marc-Antoine Barrois passionately reveals the subtleties that distinguish Ganymede and Ganymede Extrait, two olfactory creations born of the inspired collaboration between the couturier and perfumer Quentin Bisch.

Both fragrances draw their essence from the astonishing beauty of the satellite Ganymede, discovered by Galileo in 1610, a rocky land punctuated by craters and sometimes bathed in oceans of salt water. Where Ganymede expresses a bittersweet epic, Ganymede Extrait magnifies this alchemy by infusing it with a mystical, woody intensity.

In Ganymede, the top notes offer a lively, sunny opening with tangy mandarin and pungent saffron. This luminous freshness continues in a sunny, floral heart combining Chinese osmanthus, violet and immortelle. Base notes anchor the composition with the woody depth of cedar and patchouli, enveloped in leather and musk.

Ganymede Extrait has a more heady, bewitching intensity. This time, mandarin is combined with the comforting power of frankincense. The heart becomes bolder, with immortelle enriched by a surprising touch of licorice, while saffron extends its spicy signature. The base notes reveal the richness of akigalawood and myrrh, reinforcing the characteristic leathery density.

Together, these two olfactory visions offer a captivating sensory exploration: where Ganymede invites us to take a walk on a rocky planet bathed in light, Ganymede Extrait evokes warm dunes swept by infinite waves.