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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. The top notes unfold with saffron and Italian mandarin; 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 even more so for anyone trailing behind. One of the most elegant and refined scents imaginable, metallic and woody. Polished leather, elegant, and versatile. A top favorite in the entire collection, an absolute must-have: the bottle finish is impeccable, and I’d repurchase it without hesitation. Longevity and projection are excellent. A true gem.
A masterpiece of a fragrance. It doesn’t remind me of anything; it exudes that rare, distant-planet vibe hinted at by its name. It smells clean, ozonic, leathery, and elegant. It projects well and lasts all day—it has it all. A gem.
I’m surprised not to see it listed under ‘reminds me of’ for Loewe’s 7. Without RM5, if I had a son who grew up like the 7 of Loewe—going to the gym and getting strong—this would be him. It’s a layering of the mentioned scents, but with beastly longevity and projection; a delightful surprise.
On my skin, Ganymede is disorienting yet captivating. While some call it a ‘closet perfume,’ it’s anything but. At 26% concentration, it’s a beast that can be overwhelming, but it guarantees you’ll be noticed and earn compliments—surprisingly more than I expected, leaving a lasting olfactory memory. Perhaps Marc-Antoine Barrois didn’t list notes on Fragrantica to protect his creation, so those mineral notes might be magnetic metal against oxidation, like old tin cans. It opens with an antithesis: on one side, Mineral/Ozone, Saffron, Violet, Lavender… and on the other, Caramel, Tofu, Tonka Bean, and intensely sweet Vanilla that constantly battle for dominance. The scent is familiar, reminding me of Pantene Pro-V shampoo. I use it as a unisex masculine fragrance. In summer, avoid wearing it during the day or in scorching heat. Performance is excellent but dangerous—watch out for the trigger! It overwhelmed me and became my Kryptonite; I’m angry because I loved it so much. If you can handle it, don’t wear it more than twice a week; it lasts forever on fabrics. Better to test it on your skin several times first. Starting with the small bottle is a smart move.
Few perfumes have generated as much hype as this Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois. For the past year they’ve been hyping it up excessively which is why I grabbed a decant. My story is one of love and hate: I didn’t dare buy the full bottle considering it almost too profitable compared to the worn-out samples. It’s rare not for everyone very expensive and I’d rule out blind buying. I wouldn’t purchase it based on a first impression alone because it evolves so much. I haven’t smelled the periwinkle; I perceive more of a shifting ensemble. It greets you with strange but enjoyable citrus notes which are my favorite part. It smells like tomato pasta—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: 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 and I don’t like that. This phase is curious though with a spicy and herbaceous base that tempers that sensation creating a back-and-forth of original challenging salty nuances. Finally it leaves behind a woody and mineral trail that’s more pleasant elegant and fresh. The metallic notes are ozonic swirling around to add freshness salt and greenery. I’ve used six decants with days I want to buy and days I keep it in storage. As an owner of Bois Imperial I disagree that they’re similar; perhaps the late dry-down (8-9 hours) is the only similarity. Ganymede is much more woody with white woods and vetiver leaning closer to 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 resemblance and from being from the same mind Quentin Bisch. Ganymede is very versatile with excellent performance; no season can resist it. 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 new batches. I’m not sure if I’ll buy the bottle but the creativity is present in one of the most original perfumes I’ve tried a masterpiece by Quentin and Marc-Antoine. Edit: I finally got the bottle.
Excellent if you want to make a difference, here it is. Others might reach similar heights, but originality is hard to surpass. I heard 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, because buying this line blind is risky. Personally, it hasn’t impressed me. What intrigued me was the dynamic between violet, osmanthus, and periwinkle, but the result wasn’t what I expected. The blend of saffron and tangerine creates a fresh, metallic, and mineral structure with green and woody notes like vetiver. The osmanthus smells too oily, like an alien creature in the air: leathery and artificial. Clean, but penetrating. It’s special; I understand who will love it and who, like me, won’t. If I had to choose, with obvious similarities, I’d go for Bois Imperial.
I expected something different, but putting it on 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, thanks to the violet, suede, and metallic notes. Then come the soft notes of tangerine and saffron, with salty and creamy hints, leaving a perceptible suede base.
We’ve seen many inspirations, but smelling like a planet is rare. This one features saffron and cardamom, which aren’t listed but are noticeable. The combination doesn’t appeal to me; it gives a culinary sensation. Later, 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 burnt scent that I don’t like. Ganymede leaves quite a cold impression. Adequate performance, but little depth in the aroma. Cheers.
A perfume with metallic yet elegant nuances, nothing harsh. Reminds me of a brand new book and freshly made paper. Clean, almost ozonic rather than soapy. I could detect leather, citrus, or spices like ginger, but that would break the composition. It doesn’t bother anyone and leaves an impression due to its exclusivity, not its projection. Versatile in climate and occasion, always classy and cultured, not ostentatious. Ideal for a librarian of any age, with true class. A niche fragrance that doesn’t need exotic ingredients to be exclusive.
I liked the opening a lot, but the dry-down completely threw me off. I’ve never heard anything like it… the name was chosen very well; it seems like a scent brought from another planet. An original and innovative proposal. For now, I’m unable to describe or categorize this smell; I’ll keep testing it. That said, it doesn’t remind me of Bois Imperial; they share something, but they look very different. Bois Imperial is much easier to wear… Ganymede confuses me for now, yet at the same time invites me to keep exploring it… EDITED: The final phases where this perfume dies have tipped the scale toward no. The smell 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 smell. To be sarcastic, 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 blind because some YouTuber says it “blew their head off”.
Very, very special, one of my favorites. I don’t know what’s up with this fragrance; it’s something very curious because I get indecisive when putting 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 kind and professional. He showed me the shop, and among all I tested, GANYMEDE went crazy for me. I tried everything I could, but when I tested 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 still projects. It simply smells clean and crisp; I see it as masculine and think it will rule spring mornings. I think the price is a bit high for being totally linear, but tastes are something you have to live with. And if you can’t, then this Bois Imperial is for you.
When he stepped out of the shower, he perfumed himself, put on clean clothes, kissed his mom, and headed west on the road. He rolled down the windows and drove until the landscape changed, until it turned night under the stars, driving through a storm with the windows down. He knew his car and lungs had fresh air and energy. The rain and storm cleared up. He stopped at a restaurant, and the waiter asked what his perfume was called. He answered he wasn’t wearing any, and they started talking… That’s 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 Desert Air or Megamare, with salty, rocky minerals. In the event of an alien invasion, 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 Barrett’s contribution to the most cosmic band. I wish you were here.
Not bad, but it has a component (my own fault) that smells like olive oil. It’s persistent and eternal; it won’t go away even with a spatula. Having tried its sister from Essential Parfums, I’ll stick with that one. It’s cheaper and doesn’t have that component that ruins my life.
One of the strangest perfumes I’ve tried. Some brands make weird scents on purpose, like indie or experimental perfumery, but this isn’t the case. It’s a well-achieved 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 mix 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 make you a scandal or a GanyMede.
Sorry to be the dissenter, but for me it’s a total NO. I bought it blind because trusted people called it a work of art and addictive, and since I love other scents from the brand, I jumped in. Oh my god, when I smelled it, I almost passed out. It smells strident and shrill, like a wet, rusty nail thrown in the middle of the highway. Totally unbearable, I had to wash my hands. I think it’s the mineral notes giving it that metallic touch I can’t stand. Same thing happened with Megamare; I just can’t tolerate those smells. It was so unpleasant I couldn’t believe it was the same perfume with all the good reviews… I needed several tries to convince myself. In the end, I accepted it and gifted it away. I’ve moved on. Summary: Age 20+, unisex leaning alien. Fresh, works for any weather. Scent: 1/10. Longevity: 8/10. Duration: 6-8h. Projection: 8/10. Versatility: 9/10. Price: 1.95€/ml. Final Score: 5.6/10.
Smells weird, a blend of suede, saffron, and mineral notes. True niche stuff, for those who seek the strange. 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). Total: for me it’s a 9, for others it might be a 3. A must-try before buying.
Smells like a cardboard box, literally. As soon as I opened the perfume, I sprayed some on the cap and smelled a lot of cardboard, so I thought the cap had absorbed the smell of the box, but no. Then I sprayed it on my hand and that’s when I realized… yes
A super masculine perfume, as one could not expect otherwise, citrus with woods and suede, but it’s more than that, it has the typical ‘olives’ aroma, as they call 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 doesn’t seem strange or imposing to me at all, it’s completely usable, has eternal longevity, where you put it on clothes you’ll have to burn them to get the scent out. Projects huge for several hours and never fades to skin level, lasting about 24 hours comfortably. It’s 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 gave it 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, plus that mineral saffron touch stays on clothes too. And on bed sheets (yours or whoever you sleep in) Beware! Because its great ace is its peculiarity, and if everyone starts smelling like this, that ace disappears. And there are already several Arabic dupes on the market in addition to the famous Bois Imperial, which is true that it’s about an 80/90 similar, especially for the 99% of noses. NOTE: Recommend buying Bois Imperial if your perfume geek level is between 0 and 90, since 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 company included) enjoy. Aroma_________Uniqueness ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Longevity_____Sillage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Versatility_____Packaging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Satisfaction_____Value/Price ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ◍ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Formality 🕹️ ⬤ 💼 ⬤ 🪩 ⬤ 💍 ⬤ Usage 🧊 ⬤ 🪭 ⬤ ☀️ ⬤ 🌙 ⬤ Age Range 🧑🏻 ◯ 🧔🏻 ⬤ 👴🏻 ◯ Unisex Level 👠 ⬤ 🦄 ◯ 🦍 ◯ Ideal Atomization 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’s weird, try it before buying. Olfactory memory is sure to leave an impression.
Ganymede is undoubtedly the most particular fragrance you can smell. Don’t misunderstand this, it’s delicious but extremely different from everything. Quentin Bisch has pulled this one out again for me, it’s a blind buy. I acquired my bottle a few days ago, so it’s a new batch and its longevity and projection are well above average. Lasts about 9 hours without issues and has a strong projection for about 4 hours. If you don’t want to pay what it costs (which is a lot), go for its sister Bois Imperial, it will offer 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 besides that, weird. Very weird. Sincerely, I suppose the perfumers who create these things are looking for effective reactions in people but not pretty perfumes.
In the end, there’s always a day I regret ‘smelling’ reviews. I should care less about what other noses think olfactorily, but I admit it made me angry that it was categorized as masculine by a crushing majority. I believe unisex is unisex. The fact that many want this as their signature and are uncomfortable with women wearing it doesn’t make it less masculine, nor the perfume more feminine. Sorry guys, but this perfume is elegant, not masculine, ELEGANT. Even if I’m the only (I think) woman reviewing Ganymede, I’m making this my signature scent or at least one of my three favorite signature fragrances. Women don’t always want or need to smell sweet, like candy, flowers, subtle, or mega-sweet scents… some of us want to smell what identifies us, but referring to ‘sensations’, ’emotions’, ‘thoughts’, not necessarily ingredients. Let’s step out of the tired, simple 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, strong-willed woman. We matched immediately, and in the end, I had to ask her. She was quite an older lady but had a certain aura with that wealthy, alien trail that sparked my mind. Without shame or fear of invading her secret, I asked her, rather affirming: ‘The perfume you’re wearing is out of the ordinary, I need to know which one it is.’ She, in English with a marked Swiss accent, overjoyed, answered something like the name of the French couturier, showed me even a photo of the bottle she kept on her phone and displayed proudly. I still keep the paper where I wrote the perfume’s name 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 isn’t of this world, that wraps you in an extraterrestrial halo of mystery (not ‘robotic’ as they say here… hello?), it’s more like angels, fairies, or aliens. On me, it’s intoxicating, sexy, I don’t know if feminine because a woman is already feminine, right? XD, it’s celestial, ethereal, yet very overwhelming and unique. I’ll only say about the notes what I ‘notice’: a marked leather, suede, something spicy woody, but it 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. Writing and clarifying a bit these mix of feelings regarding the comments (some of which I’ve fallen in love with the wit of, ‘alien’ is the word), I conclude that I’m glad this perfume isn’t worn by many women here. The cool thing about a signature scent is that it’s yours, and also that in each person it has a different nuance, especially if it’s men and women, which usually happens; a perfume never creates the same effect on a man as it does on a woman. I have to try this jewel on my partner to see what alchemy it does to him 🙂
Great suede aroma, one of the most original I’ve smelled, without a doubt there is a niche proposal here that we don’t find in more commercial designer brands. Other Arabic or non-Arabic alternatives only offer one dimension or part of the facets of this perfume, others simply add more sharp fruit (Lattafa Masa), or they just fail to hit the mark of Ganymede’s complexity. For example, Zara Sky Platinum takes the leather dimension of this scent, but it’s linear, which is exactly what Ganymede has: depth and nuances. Its saffron floral part is wrapped in that permanent suede robe, along with softer woods and patchouli. Everything very well done and constructed. Versatile perfume, original, masculine, for all ages of the user, I’d say, not office-appropriate. Ganymede is for showing off, day and night, less for when it’s very hot or cold during the day. Performance is extensive, up to eight hours, even ten, with good medium intensity. Recommend trying to expand your olfactory cultural collection, you’ll surely appreciate it without reminding you of other already trite aromas. Greetings. *I don’t find the similarity with the splendid Bois Imperial, I think they are independent of each other, maybe they are cousins, but not that close. Matter of noses.
Ganymede smells like what stainless steel would be in Plato’s Ideas. Cold, clean, perfect. It’s not human; it’s a pure concept. Elevated cleanliness turned into perfume, with an abstract elegance that transcends the material.
If there’s one nightmare about buying expensive perfume blind is that when it arrives and you smell it, you realize 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 realize I’m wearing it and it seems to expand because when I smell myself I notice a charged environment, 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 cause anosmia in many people… and it’s a pity because I smell it so strangely and originally. I recommend TRYING IT BEFORE BUYING. I have the consolation that others do smell it when I wear it. How complicated noses can be…
Perfume review: I had the opportunity to try it and it was love at first sight. It touched me in a very personal way, like 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 room with the saddles. A particular mix of leather, wood, and an intense metallic touch, that characteristic stable smell. It’s exactly that combination that comes to mind. Thanks to that emotional connection, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. For me, it was a total success. Wow! What a powerful essence capable of transporting me through time. That said, I don’t recommend buying it blind. It’s very particular, with a lot 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 about 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 perfume so far and one of the best ever created. The way saffron and Italian mandarin mix sharply at the start, while Chinese osmanthus (smelling of 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 haste. Ganymedes has an incredible amalgam of molecules: at a certain distance (4 meters), you perceive bursts of leather with mandarin, and others, further away (6 meters), the violets and osmanthus with a leather base; it’s madness. The price isn’t high; it’s worth every dollar because the scent is wonderful and the quality of the notes is exceptional, and it projects non-stop for hours; if you over-spray, you fill a stadium. Said all that, the scent 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 A LOT. They give compliments; people will ask what smells so good. BUT it’s not for blind buying. It’s not Chanel or Sauvage or Valentino. Not strawberry or sweet. It’s a masterpiece.
Fresh, spicy, 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’m not adding anything new; this has already been discussed. But this gave 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.
I came to see if anyone else experienced the same thing, and I saw that it is indeed so. I can’t smell that perfume. I note a fresh or metallic nuance and nothing more. It happens to me with the extract and Bois Imperial too. I recommend not buying blind.
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’re a perfume nerd. It would have been a letdown if it smelled like Dandy Man. 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 handbag store, but not a small boutique with concentrated scents (that’s Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather), but a large one where skin scents blur with new wood and the aluminum of the shelves. Everything in a spotless environment with ionized 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 gray.’ It’s the perfume Hugh Grant would wear in Notting Hill. Good longevity and average projection. It leaves a mark because it’s uncommon.
Smells like olive and leather. It’s rare, but a pleasant rarity. 8/10
Does anyone else detect cumin in the blend?
It hurts 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. Setting aside the joke… the Akigalawood, that patchouli molecule, is tuned so high it creates a terrifying metallic effect my brain reads as a ‘biological attack.’ There’s 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 this to anyone who isn’t Donald Trump or George Bush.