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Ganymede
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Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois is a woody-spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition is signed by perfumer Quentin Bisch. At the top, saffron and Italian mandarin unfold their initial aromas; the heart reveals a bouquet of Chinese osmanthus, violet leaves and periwinkle; while the base settles on mineral notes, suede, Akigalawood, cedar, musk and patchouli.
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To me, it’s a work of art, and for those receiving its trail, even more so. One of the most elegant and refined scents one can smell, metallic and woody. Polished leather, elegant and versatile. One of my favourites in the entire collection, essential: finished bottle, refilled bottle without hesitation. Longevity and projection are excellent. A jewel.
A perfume masterpiece. It doesn’t remind me of anything to me; it exudes that rarity of a distant planet scent that evokes its name. It smells clean, ozonic, leathery and elegant. It projects and lasts, it has everything. A jewel.
I’m surprised not to see ‘reminds me of’ the 7 by Loewe. Without RM5, if the 7 by Loewe had a son who went to the gym and got muscular, this would be him. A layering of the aforementioned, but with bestial longevity and projection, a pleasant surprise.
On my skin, Ganymede is bewildering and attractive. Although some call it a wardrobe staple, it isn’t. It’s a beast with its 26% concentration and can be off-putting, but it guarantees you’ll be noticed and attract compliments, surprisingly more than I expected, leaving a lasting olfactory memory. Perhaps Marc-Antoine Barrois didn’t list notes on Fragrantica to preserve his creation, so those mineral notes could be magnetic metal against oxidation, like old tins. It starts with an antithesis: on one hand, Minerals/Ozonic, Saffron, Violet, Lavender… and on the other, Caramel, Tofu, Tonka Bean, Vanilla so sweet they constantly fight. The scent is familiar, reminiscent of Pantene Pro-V shampoos. I use it as a unisex masculine fragrance. In summer, not during the day nor in heat. Performance is excellent and dangerous, beware of the trigger! It overwhelmed me and became my Kryptonite; I get angry because I liked it so much. If you can control it, don’t use it more than two days a week; it lasts a long time on fabrics. Better to test on skin several times. It’s not a bad option to start with the small bottle.
Few perfumes have generated as much hype as this Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois. For the past year, it has been getting an unprecedented amount of buzz, which is why I grabbed a decant. My story is one of love and hate: I didn’t dare to buy the full bottle, which would have been almost as profitable as the decants I’ve already used. It’s rare, not for everyone, very expensive, and I would rule out a blind buy. I wouldn’t purchase it based on first impressions alone, as it evolves significantly. I haven’t detected the immortelle; I perceive more of a composition that evolves. It greets you with strange yet pleasant citrus notes, the part I like the most. It smells like macaroni with tomato sauce, sweet and semi-sour, with fruity nuances down to a subtle grape. This phase lasts about half an hour, then comes what I least expect: the mineral and leather notes. Many associate it with the sea, but it’s not a sunny breeze; it’s the breeze when the sea is rough, complex and foul: salt, fish, jellyfish… It smells like fish from the fish markets, which I don’t like. This phase is curious, with a spicy and herbaceous base that reduces that sensation, creating a swinging range of original and challenging salty nuances. Finally, it leaves a woody and mineral residue, more pleasant, elegant and fresh. The metallic notes are ozonic, swirling around and providing freshness, salt and greenery. I’ve worn six decants, days I’d buy and days I’d keep away. As an owner of Bois Imperial, I disagree that they are similar; perhaps the late dry-down (8-9 hours) is the only similarity. Ganymede is much more woody, with white woods and vetiver, approaching Grey Vetiver. Bois Imperial is wonderful for quality and price and doesn’t need to ride in Ganymede’s shadow; it has benefited from the supposed similarity and from being from the same mind, Quentin Bisch. Ganymede is very versatile, with excellent performance, resisting every season. People talk about elegant moments, but at this price, the only drawback is that it doesn’t suit everyone. If you wear it with style, let the rest go. Performance is good on both old and current batches. I’m not sure if I’ll buy the bottle, but the inventiveness is present in one of the most original perfumes I’ve tried, a masterpiece by Quentin and Marc-Antoine. Edit: I finally bought the bottle.
Excellent, if you want to make a difference, here it is. Others may reach similar heights, but originality is hard to surpass. I knew it by hearing it was similar to Bois Imperial… and it is true, but B683 is more alike. For me, Ganymede would be the cousin of Bois Imperial and B683 its brother.
Fortunately, there are samples, as buying this range blindly is risky. Personally, it hasn’t impressed me. What intrigued me was the dynamic between the violet, osmanthus, and periwinkle, but the result wasn’t what I expected. The blend of saffron and mandarin creates a fresh, metallic, and mineral structure, with green and woody notes like vetiver. The osmanthus smells too oily, like an extraterrestrial creature in the air: leathery and artificial. Clean, yet penetrating. It is special; I understand those who love it and those who see it as I do. If I had to choose, with obvious similarities, I would go for Bois Imperial.
I expected something different, but upon applying it, it reminded me of paper stock in a printing press, something I know from working there. For the first hour or two, it smells of paper stock with metallic touches, due to the violet, suede, and metallic notes. Then come the soft notes of mandarin and saffron, with salty and creamy touches, leaving a perceptible suede base.
A perfume with metallic yet elegant nuances, nothing shrill. Reminds me of a new book and freshly made paper. Clean, almost ozonic rather than soapy. It could hint at leather, citrus, or spices like ginger, but that would break the composition. It doesn’t bother anyone and leaves a mark through its exclusivity, not its potency. Versatile in climate and occasion, always with cultured class, not ostentatious. Ideal for a librarian of any age, with genuine and refined taste. A niche that doesn’t need exotic ingredients to be exclusive.
We’ve seen many inspirations, but smelling like a planet is rare. This one features saffron and cardamom, which, although not listed, are noticeable. The combination doesn’t appeal to me; it gives a culinary sensation. Then, as it dries, Iso E Super, Ambroxan, and what seems to be Akigalawood impart a cold, sober, mineral character. Hours later, on my skin, it leaves a scorched scent that I dislike. Ganymede leaves me quite cold. Adequate performance, but little depth in the aroma. Best wishes.
I liked the opening a lot, but the dry-down completely throws me off. I’ve never heard anything like it… they named it very well; it seems like a scent brought from another planet. An original and innovative proposal. For now, I’m incapable of describing and categorising this scent; I’ll keep testing it. That said, it doesn’t remind me of Bois Imperial; they share something but I see them as very different. Bois Imperial is much easier to wear… Ganymede currently confuses me and at the same time invites me to keep exploring it… EDITED: The final phases where this perfume dies have tipped the scales towards no. The scent of the base notes gives me the creeps; I don’t want to smell like that. Let other bolder olfactory adventurers explore it.
Smells clean; I think basically that’s it, a scent. Being sarcastic, I’d say they could sell it as such. I appreciate the perfumer’s experimentation but don’t consider it justified to spend what it costs just for that. I think it’s necessary to try it. Don’t buy it blindly because some YouTuber says it’s ‘blown their head off’.
Very, very special, one of my favourites. I don’t know what’s happening with this fragrance; it’s something very curious because I get indecisive when I put it on, but once I wear it… I enjoy it. I perceive it as addictive all the time. It’s a compliment bomb; people always ask what I’m wearing, saying they’ve never heard anything like it. It gives me a feeling of elegance and power. I visited Madrid in February 2023, eager to go to LA SECRET DU MARAIS; the owner, Jean Lucas, is an expert. I arrived and zass, he was there, very friendly and professional. He showed me the shop and among all I tried, GANYMEDE drove me mad. I tried everything I could, but when I tried this one, it got stuck in my nose and in my head.
What a crazy perfume; I’ve worn it for over twelve hours and it’s still projecting. It simply smells clean and crisp; I see it as masculine and think it will be a hit on spring mornings. I think the price is a bit dear for being totally linear, but tastes are something you have to give in life. And if you can’t, well, this Bois Imperial is the alternative.
When he stepped out of the shower, he perfumed himself, put on clean clothes, kissed his mum, and headed west on the road. He rolled down the windows and drove until the landscape changed, until night fell under the stars, driving through a storm with the windows down. He knew his car and lungs had new air and energy. The rain and storm cleared up. He stopped at a restaurant; the waiter asked what his perfume was called. He answered he wasn’t wearing any, and they started talking… This is how Ganymede smells.
Ganymede is the Pink Floyd of perfumes. It takes you to the Dark Side of the Moon, hits you against the wall, throws you into an endless river, and leaves you pulseless. It’s one of those unique fragrances like The Air of the Desert or Megamare, with saline and rocky minerals. In the face of an alien invasion, let’s avoid lights and music to connect with them, like Spielberg in Close Encounters. Just one spray is enough to establish interstellar peace. I once had a 5ml decant, but good things don’t last, like Syd Barret’s contribution to the most cosmic band. I wish you were here.
One of the strangest perfumes I’ve tried. Some brands make strange perfumes on purpose, indie or experimental perfumery, but this isn’t the case. It’s a well-crafted and linear composition; it doesn’t cause rejection but it’s hard to explain the sensations. When I smell it, I think it’s a bizarre blend of Givenchy’s Indompte and salty, mineral notes. A very special perfume, only for collectors; I don’t see anyone saying it’s their signature. A composition you can’t stop smelling, almost addictive, striking, spicy, niche. A good perfume if you want to dive into the mid-level niche world. Works like this give renown to perfumers like Quentin Bisch, who can create a scandal as well as a Gany.
Not bad, but it has a component (my own fault) that smells like extra virgin olive oil. It’s persistent and eternal; it won’t come off even with a spatula. Having tried its sister from Esential Parfums, I’d stick with that one. It’s cheaper and lacks that component that makes my life bitter.
I feel like a dissenter, but for me, it’s a total no. I bought it blindly because trusted people said it was a work of art and addictive, and since I’m obsessed with other scents from the brand, I jumped in. Goodness me, when I smelled it, it nearly gave me a panic attack. It smells strident and shrill, like a wet, rusty nail thrown in the middle of the motorway. Totally unbearable; I had to wash my hands. I think it’s the mineral notes that give it that metallic touch I can’t stand. It happened to me with Megamare too; scents I simply can’t tolerate. It was so unpleasant I couldn’t believe it was the same perfume with such good reviews… I needed several attempts to convince myself. In the end, I accepted it and gifted it away. I’ve moved on. Summary: Age 20+, unisex leaning towards extraterrestrial. Fresh, suitable for any weather. Scent: 1/10. Longevity: 8/10. Duration: 6-8h. Sillage: 8/10. Versatility: 9/10. Price: 1.95€/ml. Final score: 5.6/10.
Smells odd, a blend of suede, saffron, and mineral notes. It’s truly niche, for those seeking the unusual. Lasts forever and the quality is top-notch. It makes a difference. Longevity: 9, Sillage: 9, Quality: 9. The scent is a 3-9 (you either love it or it kills you). Price: 7 (not bad for the market). Overall: a 9 for me, but a 3 for others. Absolutely essential to try it properly before buying.
It smells like a cardboard box, literally. As soon as I opened the perfume, I put a spray on the cap and smelled a lot of cardboard then I thought the cap must have absorbed the smell of the box, but no. Then I put it on my hand and there I realised that indeed…h
A super masculine perfume, as could not be otherwise, citrus with woods and suede, but it is more than that, it has the typical ‘olives’ aroma as they say to the mix of olive and mandarin and always alive. The mineral notes make it effervescent but not drinkable. Personally I like it quite a bit, it does not seem strange or imposing to me at all, it is completely usable, it has an eternal performance, where you put it on clothes you will have to burn them to get the scent out. It projects enormously for several hours and never ends up being too close, a duration of approximately 24 hours comfortably. It is super masculine, quite elegant for SPORT attire and giving a somewhat rigid image, a mature aroma, but in the current niche male trend, without ambiguity, typical male aroma and very well made.
For some reason they placed the name of the largest moon in the solar system. A dance between leather, metallic notes and citrus. An ode to immortality.
Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois. Pure art and the starting point for perfume trends of the next 10 years. Totally unisex, totally a-seasonal, Ganymede is the perfume for those who want to leave an olfactory memory. Raises eyebrows wherever it goes because it smells peculiar, besides that mineral saffron touch also remains on clothes. And on bed linen (yours or the one you sleep in) Beware! For its great ace is its peculiarity, and as everyone starts to smell like this, that ace will vanish. And there are already several Arab dupes on the market in addition to the famous Bois Imperial, which is true that it is an 80/90 similar, especially for the 99% of noses. NOTE: I recommend buying Bois Imperial if your level of perfume geek is between 0 and 90, as that range of mortals will find an almost identical olfactory similarity, plus a more pleasant dry down. (Less rancid) For the rest of the crazy ones (present) enjoy. Aroma_________Uniqueness ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Longevity_____Sillage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Versatility_____Packaging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Satisfaction_____Value for money ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Formality 🕹️ ⬤ 💼 ⬤ 🪩 ⬤ 💍 ⬤ Usage 🧊 ⬤ 🪭 ⬤ ☀️ ⬤ 🌙 ⬤ Age range 🧑🏻 ◯ 🧔🏻 ⬤ 👴🏻 ◯ Unisex level 👠 ⬤ 🦄 ◯ 🦍 ◯ Ideal atomisation 𖥞 𖥞 In a few words • ‘Sistine Chapel of Quentin Bisch’ Ideal occasion • Signature perfume. Alternative • Crystal Saffron Blind buy? 👎 Total ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
To sum up, it smells like a new book, like a newspaper, like a clean but cold… It is rare, try before buying. Olfactory memory surely will remain.
Ganymede is without a doubt the most particular fragrance you can smell. Do not misunderstand this, it is delicious but extremely different from everything. Quentin Bisch has pulled this one out again for me, it is a blind buy. I acquired my bottle a few days ago, so it is a new batch and its longevity and projection are well above average. Longevity of about 9 hours without problem and a strong projection for about 4 hours. If you do not want to pay what it costs (which is a lot), go for its sister Bois Imperial, it will offer you something very similar in terms of aroma, but with slightly better longevity and projection at least on my skin.
Once again we find ourselves with a perfume advertised as unisex when in reality it is clearly masculine, and moreover, that’s rare. Very rare. Sincerely, I suppose the perfumers who create these things are looking for effective reactions in people but not beautiful perfumes.
A great suede aroma, one of the most original I have smelled, without a doubt there is a niche proposal here that we do not find in more commercial designers. Other Arab or non-Arab alternatives only offer one dimension or part of the facets of this perfume, others simply add more sharp fruit (Lattafa Masa), or else they fail to hit the nail on the complexity of Ganymede. For example, Zara Sky Platinum takes the leather dimension of this scent, but it is linear, which is precisely what Ganymede has: depth and nuances. Its saffron floral part is wrapped in that permanent suede robe, together with softer woods and patchouli. Everything very well judged and constructed. Versatile perfume, original, masculine, I would say for all ages of the user, not office-appropriate. Ganymede is to be flaunted, day and night, less when the cold or daytime heat is intense. The performance is broad, for eight hours even ten, with good medium intensity. I recommend trying to expand your olfactory cultural collection, you will surely value it without reminding you of other already trite aromas at this point. Greetings. *I do not find the resemblance with the splendid Bois Imperial, I believe they are independent of each other, perhaps they are cousins, but not so close. A matter of noses.
In the end, there is always a day when I regret ‘smelling’ reviews. I should not care what other noses think olfactorily, but I admit it made me angry that it was categorised as masculine by an overwhelming majority. I believe it is unisex. The fact that many want this perfume as their signature and are uncomfortable with so many women wearing it does not make it less masculine, nor the perfume more so. I’m sorry, lads, but this perfume is elegant, not masculine, ELEGANT. Even if I am the only (I think) woman reviewing Ganymede, I make this perfume my signature, or at least one of the three signature perfumes I own and love most. Women do not always want or need to smell sweet, like sweets, flowers, subtle or mega-sweet scents… some people want to smell like what identifies us, but referring to this to ‘sensations’, ’emotions’, ‘thoughts’, not necessarily ingredients. Let’s move beyond the overused and simplistic concept of perfume as a sum of ingredients and be magicians. The first time I smelled this MARVEL on someone, it was on an elegant, characterful woman. We matched immediately, and in the end, I had to ask her. She was a rather older lady but had a certain air of wealth and alien aura that sparked my mind, and without shame or fear of invading her secret, I asked her, rather affirming: ‘The perfume you are wearing is out of the ordinary, I need to know which one it is’. She, in English with a marked Swiss accent, ecstatic, replied something similar to the name of the French couturier, showed me even a photo of the bottle she kept on her mobile and showed it proudly. I keep the paper where I wrote the name of the perfume because at that moment I knew I wanted to smell like that from that day on. I want to smell like that magical mix that is not of this world, that wraps you in an extraterrestrial halo of mystery, (not ‘robotic’ as they say here… hello?), which is rather of angels, fairies or aliens. On me it is intoxicating, sexy, I don’t know if feminine because she is already one, right? XD, it is celestial, ethereal but very overwhelming and unique. I will only say about notes what I ‘notice’: a marked leather, suede, something spiced woody, but that softens with something moderately sweet that makes it kinder, something elegantly powdery but strong and finally, what I liked most, something sexy-clean, betting on that brutal refined musk, which lasts for ages and ages. Writing and clarifying a bit this mix of feelings regarding the comments (some of which have enamoured me with their timing: ‘alien’ is the word), I conclude that I am glad that not many women wear this perfume here. The cool thing about a signature perfume is that it is yours, and also that in each person it has a different nuance, especially if it is men and women, which usually happens, a perfume never creates the same effect in a man as in a woman. I have to try this jewel on my partner to see what alchemy it does to him 🙂
Ganymede smells like what stainless steel would be in Plato’s Ideas. Cold, clean, perfect. It is not human; it is pure concept. Elevated cleanliness turned into perfume, with an abstract elegance that transcends the material.
If there’s one nightmare when buying expensive perfume blindly, it’s that when it arrives and you smell it, you realise you have anosmia to that scent. It seems strange to me, I can faintly smell its line, feel that metallic-leather-ozone scent. But then I spray it on… I don’t smell it, I don’t feel it, and I realise I’m wearing it and it seems to expand because when I smell myself I notice a charged atmosphere, but I don’t know what. It’s the first time this has happened to me, not with any other. I’ve read that this particular one is among those that give anosmia to many… and it’s a pity because I smell it so strangely and originally. I recommend TRYING IT BEFORE BUYING. I have the comfort of knowing others will smell it WHEN I wear it. How complicated noses can be…
Fragrance review: I had the opportunity to try it and it was love at first sight. It touched me in a very personal way, as only aromas that connect with deep memories do. In my case, it transports me to childhood, to that precious stage everyone cherishes. It vividly reminds me of stables, in particular the saddle room. A particular blend of leather, wood, and an intense metallic touch, that characteristic smell of the stable. It’s exactly that combination that comes to my mind. Thanks to that emotional connection, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. For me, it has been a total success. Wow! What a powerful essence capable of transporting me through time. That said, I don’t recommend buying it blindly. It’s very particular, with lots of personality, which may not be for everyone. But if it clicks with you, it’s unforgettable.
Greetings to aroma lovers. What can one say of an olfactory poem like Ganymedes? Everything has been said. It’s exceptional, wonderful, and unique (I don’t forget Bois Imperial, but they are brothers, not twins). It’s a masterpiece and THE MASTERPIECE by Quentin Bisch. His best fragrance to date and one of the best ever created. The sharp way saffron and Italian mandarin blend at the start, while Chinese osmanthus (fragrant olive) dances with those inexplicable mineral notes (ozone-like), giving way to suede, all in a way that leaves you speechless. For me, everything rests on Akigalawood and a base of violet leaves and periwinkle. It doesn’t matter, it’s perfumery art. This fragrance takes over 12 hours to develop, it’s slow and elegant, without hurry. Ganymedes has an incredible amalgam of molecules: at a certain distance (4 metres) they perceive bursts of leather with mandarin, and others, further away (6 metres), the violets and osmanthus with a leather background, it’s madness. The price is not high, it’s worth every dollar because the aroma is wonderful and the quality of the notes is exceptional, and it projects non-stop for hours; if you overdo the sprays you fill a stadium. Said all that, the aroma is VERY strange, complex, from another world. No wonder it was inspired by the conjunction between Jupiter’s largest moon and the most attractive man on earth. It smells of mystery, luxury, power, magic, and charm. And yes, women like it Y A LOT. They give compliments, people will ask what smells so good. BUT it’s not for blind buying. It’s not Chanel nor Sauvage nor Valentino. Not strawberry nor sweet. It’s a masterpiece.
Fresh, spiced, and galactic, with that mineral note giving it a peculiar metallic tone. It has a very particular vibration that can charge you. A masterpiece by Quentin.
I won’t add anything new, this has already been discussed. But this has given me something so distinct, evocative, and suggestive that I have no choice but to buy the 100ml bottle. What a more elegant, aseptic, and wonderful thing.
Smells of olive and leather. It’s rare, but a pleasant rarity. 8/10
I came to see if anyone else experiences the same and found that it is so. I cannot smell that fragrance. I note a fresh or metallic nuance and little more. It happens to me with the extract and Bois Imperial too. I recommend not buying blindly.
Let’s forget the olfactory pareidolia suggesting this smells like a Jupiter satellite; I don’t think anyone on Ganymede would want to take off their suit, even if they were a perfume geek. It would just be a shame if it smelled like Dandy Man, what a disappointment. It smells clean, not soapy; something metallic with dry white woods like cedar and suede, soft leather. In short, it smells like a shoe and bag store, but not a small one with concentrated scents (that’s Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather), but a large one where skin scents blur with new wood and the aluminium of the shelves. All in a pristine environment with ionised air. It could also be a modern library with leather-bound books; always soft. It’s semi-formal, perhaps too ‘cold’ for winter, but usable the rest of the year. It’s not heavy nor too ethereal, it has body within its cleanliness. I think it’s unisex, leaning masculine, because it’s serious, elegant, and ‘light grey’. It’s the perfume Hugh Grant would wear in Notting Hill. Good longevity and average projection. It leaves a mark because it’s uncommon.
Does anyone detect cumin in the blend?
It pains me to be my first review here, but I need to explain this fragrance. How does anyone dare create it? It’s linear, aggressive, and surreal, almost reptilian; I’m sure they love it. Forgetting the joke… the Akigalawood, that patchouli molecule, is tuned very high in an acute register, creating a dreadful metallic effect my brain reads as a ‘biological attack’. There is nothing warm or comforting, only sharp angles of pure steel. The suede base reinforces the image of an uncomfortable steel sofa with a hard leather cushion. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t Donald Trump or George Bush.