Marc Antoine Barrois Ganymede EDP (Tester)

Description

Ganymede is Marc-Antoine Barrois's breakout release: a mineral, spicy woody EDP composed by Quentin Bisch and launched in 2019. Named after Jupiter's largest moon, it opens with saffron and Italian mandarin, moves into a luminous heart of Chinese osmanthus and violet leaf, and resolves into a dry, mineral base of akigalawood and immortelle. Retailers and wearers consistently describe an unmistakable suede-and-mineral character in the dry-down that feels closer to a second skin than a fragrance, an unusual effect that made it one of the most discussed niche launches of its year. The house was founded by fashion designer Marc-Antoine Barrois, and Ganymede shares the atelier's philosophy: masculine tailoring, clean lines, nothing wasted.

Scent Character

Translation: a spicy, mineral woody scent with a golden-saffron opening and a dry, suede-like base. Less sweet than its note list suggests.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Saffron, Italian Mandarin
• Heart: Chinese Osmanthus Absolute, Violet Leaf
• Base: Akigalawood, Immortelle Absolute

Performance

Longevity: Long. Expect 8+ hours on skin, with the akigalawood-and-immortelle base carrying well past the workday.
Sillage: Moderate to strong in the first two hours, then settling into a refined skin scent.
Projection: Projects 2 to 3 feet on application, pulling closer to the skin as the mineral base takes over.

Best Occasions & Season

Season: Spring and fall. The saffron and mineral character bridges warm and cool weather without feeling seasonal.
Occasion: Everyday, business, and evening. Its restrained elegance reads as polished without feeling heavy.
Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
House: Marc-Antoine Barrois (Paris, France)
Released: 2019

Try Before You Commit

This listing is a 3.4 oz / 100 ml tester at $219.99, the fragrance exactly as it is bottled at retail, just without the outer box and presentation packaging, and with a plain cap. It is a cost-effective way to own it at full size without paying for the box.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a tester and a boxed bottle?
The fragrance inside is the same. Testers are sold without the outer box and presentation packaging, which is why they cost less than the boxed retail version.

What does Ganymede smell like?
A golden, spicy-mineral scent: saffron and mandarin up front, osmanthus and violet in the heart, and a distinctive dry, suede-like akigalawood finish. It reads more mineral and clean than floral or sweet.

Who is Quentin Bisch?
A Firmenich perfumer whose portfolio includes Mugler Angel Nova and Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste. Ganymede is among his most recognized compositions.

What is akigalawood?
A patented Givaudan ingredient derived from patchouli: it has a clean, woody-amber facet without the earthy heaviness of natural patchouli. It defines Ganymede's dry base character.