We Tested Encelade, the New Fragrance by Marc-Antoine BARROIS

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With each change of season, one thing goes hand in hand with our wardrobe change. Indeed, a change of fragrance occurs, to accompany our upcoming entry into winter. On this occasion, we wanted to highlight one of our latest fragrant discoveries, which has enveloped us in its woody and slightly fruity notes. Encelade, the new eau de parfum by Marc-Antoine BARROIS, has taken us into its universe that is both delicate and strong in character, combining notes that are both feminine and masculine, making it a creation as unique as the imaginary world it derives from.

Encountering a Dreamlike World with the New Marc-Antoine BARROIS Fragrance

Presented in a deep blue box, wrapped in a golden sheath illustrated with an enchanted universe, the plunge into the dreamlike world of the eau de parfum by Marc-Antoine BARROIS, Encelade, takes place from the moment of its encounter.

This new fragrance is the birth of an enchanting universe, which is the result of the union of three spirits and creative visions. That of the designer and founder Marc Antoine BARROIS, that of the house’s perfumer, Quentin BISCH, and the imagination of sculptor Jean BOGGIO, artisan, goldsmith, and contemporary artist.

Like the previous creations of the house, with B683 and Ganymede, Encelade fits into the same lineage of inspired fragrances, echoing galaxy and mythology. An ode to life and another world, nourished by imagination and escape. A sumptuous marriage between a visual universe filled with childhood dreams, and that of a radical fragrance, full of olfactory surprises.

This eau de parfum by Marc-Antoine BARROIS rests on a duality between strong notes and more subtle notes. Nuances that underscore the union of inspirations, between the rocky hell of a volcano, from which emanates the story of the eponymous giant from Greek mythology. In contrast to the snowy purity and the vision of a lush jungle, of a satellite dancing the waltz with Saturn. Encelade binds two universes in its glass bottle, revealing engaging notes while maintaining subtlety, against a backdrop of rebellion.

A Mixed Scent that Reveals Everyone’s Character

The nose of Quentin BISCH has created, for this third fragrant opus, an astonishing bouquet, highlighting this desire for games of shadow and light. We thus discover a cushion of woody notes, between sandalwood, Atlas cedar, and vetiver. All led by a tonifying green rhubarb, bringing a breath of freshness to the deeper scents of the composition. To tie these paradoxical notes together, smoky leather joins the assembly. The fruity veil of rhubarb adds this chameleon dimension to the fragrance, which can equally perfume both men and women of character, in search of bold notes, all while maintaining sensuality thanks to the influences of tonka bean.

The new fragrance by Marc-Antoine BARROIS is aligned with the imagination that brought its scents to life. And it, in our opinion, honors the heroic world that presents itself as the common thread of Encelade’s conception.

We appreciate the desire to create a mixed Marc-Antoine BARROIS fragrance, allowing the personalities of each to shine through, with a mysterious and enchanting veil. A woman can thus wrap herself in notes that highlight her strength and conviction. Meanwhile, a man can find notes that enhance his finesse and delicacy. This fragrance, both delicate and flamboyant, differs from others we usually test, and leaves us enchanted.

Making an Ode to the Earth while Caring for It

We wish to highlight artisans who are part of a more environmentally conscious approach, and who are aware of the changes that need to be made.

The story of the Marc-Antoine BARROIS fragrance line resonates particularly with this desire. Following a realization of the state of alert we live in, the designer, who initially worked alongside great names like Jean-Paul GAULTIER before opening his own house, has made it a point of honor to rethink his approach to creation.

On one hand, in the making of his ready-to-wear pieces. By highlighting their creation in Parisian workshops, with fabrics intelligently sourced nearby. Then naturally, in a second step, it is in the creation of the house’s fragrances that a reflection has emerged, in order to reevaluate their composition, making them healthier for the user.

Each Marc-Antoine BARROIS fragrance now meets a set of criteria that has removed any ingredient considered as potential endocrine disruptors, such as preservatives and UV filters. The house even reformulated its creation B683, in order to align with these new expectations and values.

Beyond the composition of a fragrance, the entire creation process has been reviewed, down to its packaging. In order to be 100% made and assembled in France, but also to design more responsible boxes and packaging. The house now works with an ESAT in Île-de-France for the design of its boxes, aimed at eliminating any non-recyclable foam or plastic elements. This new vision of the box not only makes it entirely recyclable but also reusable thanks to its box format. Waste reduction also extends to the application of a sticker, marking the authenticity of the product, instead of plastic film packaging.

In addition to the progress and changes already made, the house is considering working on refillable formats for the Marc-Antoine BARROIS fragrance line. To always strive for improvement is, in our opinion, a crucial quality to have nowadays, to move forward and inspire others.

Making Everyone the Hero of Tomorrow

In addition to caring for the earth, the house also places a strong emphasis on accessibility to work for all. Notably by collaborating with men and women with disabilities or those distanced from the job market, to help them integrate more easily into the professional world.

Discovering the Marc-Antoine BARROIS fragrance is for us a seductive olfactory encounter, but also the discovery of a house in tune with the times, and that works to live in a better world. It is important to turn to and support brands that share these values, in order to inspire other creators to make these changes.

If your curiosity is piqued, or if you wish to offer a delicate elixir to a loved one for fragrance, you can now discover the new fragrance by Marc-Antoine BARROIS in the e-shop as well as in stores. The 30 ml bottle is offered at €95, and the 100 ml bottle at €175.