A subtle fragrance with a
"A subtle fragrance with a wonderful personality."
28 | PEAU D'AMBRE | ORIENTAL AND MEDITERRANEAN THE INSPIRATION | At the beginning of the 6th century BCE, the city of Corinth began its domination of the perfume trade in the...
28 | PEAU D'AMBRE | ORIENTAL AND MEDITERRANEAN
THE INSPIRATION | At the beginning of the 6th century BCE, the city of Corinth began its domination of the perfume trade in the ancient world. Ideally placed between the East and the West, Corinthian perfumers exported their perfumed oils in stone vases called alabasters or aryballs. Perfumes and resins traveled in leather gourds aboard small boats that ran along the shores of the Gulf of Corinth.
Imagine for a moment to observe, from the pine forest or the maquis at sunset, the ballet of boats laden with vases of perfumed oils and odorous gums, their leather bottles struggling to contain the scent of resins and balms of ancient potions.
THE PERFUME | Frankincense, Fir balsam, Opoponax and Benzoin form the resinous quadriga leading amber and leather to the mineral banks of a Mediterranean twilight.
THE NAME | A skin-deep amber.
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Pierre Guillaume is a renowned perfumer and founder of Perfumerie Generale, a perfume house that has become synonymous with avant-garde, niche fragrances. Born in Clermont, France, Guillaume’s fascination with scents began during his childhood, where he collected essential oils and fragrant substances as a prelude to his future career as a perfumer.
At the age of 25, Guillaume composed his first fragrance, COZE 02, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career in the fragrance industry. He established his own company, Pierre Guillaume Diffusion, in 2010, equipped with a production tool including a composition studio, a raw material cellar, and a packaging line entirely dedicated to the manufacture of his perfumes. Today, his brand is distributed in nearly 250 points across 21 countries, showcasing his unique approach to perfume making and his commitment to total creative and financial freedom.
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"A subtle fragrance with a wonderful personality."
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