Have you ever heard about the tale of Marcel Proust’s madeleine?

As a reference to the most prominent work of Marcel Proust, a novel in which the role of memory, notably those brought forth by smell, is a major theme, “Le Temps Perdu” (the lost time) guides you on a journey of contemplative self discovery.

Proust believed that when we enter this world, our life is like an empty library, with shelves waiting to be filled. As we journey through life, we add volume after volume, each one crafted from the experiences we live and the memories they leave behind. Then, at any point in your life, a simple trigger, a sound, an aroma, a flavor, can open the pages of a forgotten story in your mind, just like how the taste of a madeleine whisked Proust back to his childhood.

"Le Temps Perdu" from Salle Privée is a gender-fluid fragrance that embodies this journey. With its woody, musky notes, it’s a welcome for you to enter this library again, and wander through your "temps perdu”.

The perfume also comes in a ""Code"", a travel-friendly 2x12ml size, encased in an aluminum container sculpted like an architectural jewel. Featuring Salle Privée’s signature circle and square pattern, this handcrafted masterpiece from a Dutch workshop is a perfect blend of form and function, transforming a simple case into a true work of art.