Ganymede
mineral up front, then warm spicy, settling into leather.
About
Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Ganymede was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Saffron and Italian Mandarin; middle notes are Chinese Osmanthus, Immortelle and Violet Leaf; base notes are Mineral notes, Suede, Akigalawood, Musk,…
Nose: Quentin Bisch
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More Marc-Antoine Barrois picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Ganymede smell like?
mineral up front, then warm spicy, settling into leather. Dominant accords: mineral, warm spicy, leather.
What notes are in Ganymede?
Top: Saffron, Italian Mandarin. Heart: Chinese Osmanthus, Immortelle, Violet Leaf. Base: Mineral notes, Suede, Akigalawood, Musk, Cedar, Patchouli.
How long does Ganymede last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Ganymede loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Ganymede best for?
Fall is the top pick (28%). Spring is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Ganymede?
Day wear leads at 55%. Night is a secondary pick at 45%.
Is Ganymede for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 54% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Ganymede?
Composed by Quentin Bisch. Released in 2019.
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