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Ganymede Eau de Parfum by Marc-Antoine Barrois

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Ganymede

Eau de Parfum

by Marc-Antoine Barrois

Perfumer
Quentin Bisch

Released
2019

Country
France

Ratings
22 REVIEWS

The Scoop

Ganymede, the rocky satellite of Jupiter discovered in 1610 by Galileo, both luminous and covered with salt-water oceans. In collaboration with Quentin Bisch, Marc-Antoine Barrois has dreamt of the essence of this new planet: an elegant and unexpected harmony around a quartet of mandarin, violet, immortelle and suede.

Ganymede once again makes use of the suede-leathery notes that made their first collaboration, B683, an instant classic. This time though, the leather notes become softer, gaining lightness and gentleness in contact with the fragrance of violet. Mandarin still brings intense brightness and vivacity, yet immortelle adds sublime balance, using salty and mineralic tones to act as a striking counterpoint. A galactic olfactory harmony both delicate and balanced, full of energy, sensuality, and contrast, Ganymede is quite unlike any fragrance on the planet- or elsewhere.

Please note that Marc-Antoine Barrois bottles feature a delicate printing process and minor cosmetic defects and scratches may occur.

What We Think

A saltier, more floral interpretation of the ultra-smooth top grain leather also featured in B683- airy but still substantial.

Ganymede Fragrance Notes

Mandarin, saffron, violet, osmanthus absolute, akigalawood, Immortelle absolute

Ganymede Sizes Available:

100ml

$270

30ml Eau de Parfum

$150

0.7ml sample

If you like Ganymede Eau de Parfum, we recommend you try:

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Here's what other people are saying about Ganymede...

I saw a TikToker describe this as new car smell, but if it were a flying car in the future. I actually find this to be quite accurate. It's a highly refined, sophisticated and almost austere leather but in a way that's pretty. To me, this is a scent that smells 'expensive'.

By E. E. - student from Toronto on 5/2/2024

I was absolutely shocked by this fragrance. It opens so quizzically and really presents the most luscious supple leather. A total surprise, but it is incredibly light and elegant-- I can imagine refreshing it throughout the day. It somehow does smell like a deep space icy moon. Pure genius.

By Jared - Designer from Idaho Falls on 3/19/2024

During a recent visit to the Lucky Scent store in NYC, I had the unexpected pleasure of discovering Ganymede Eau de Perfume by Marc-Antoine Barrois. Originally there for a different cologne, I mentioned my fondness for leather notes and was promptly introduced to this olfactory masterpiece. Gifted a sample, I was soon entranced by its evocative journey through Mandarin, saffron, violet, and especially its deep leather essence. With a glorious scent that lingers for a remarkable 8-10 hours on my skin, I found myself repeatedly enjoying its aroma on my wrist throughout the day. A true gem for leather scent enthusiasts!

By Ray - Education Administration from Bronx on 9/10/2023

I bought this immediately from my fragrance fitting through Luckyscent. It is unique, but in the best ways. It is feminine and masculine at the very same time. For me, I get leather in the background with a fancy high end perfume lingering up front. It is very nostalgic for me from when I was a kid and my parents would go out for the night and give me a hug before they left. Is this for everyone, probably not. But I feel like most people would love it. Projection is great, sillage is outstanding and lasts all day into the night and on clothes etc for days.

By H - Owner from Chicago on 8/30/2023

Although it's not entirely similar to either, Ganymede reminds me of both Prada Tendre and Gucci Pour Homme II, the latter of which was an obsessive favorite of mine. All of them smell "wet" and have strong tea and pepper vibes. The violet really brings it together nicely. Probably my new favorite.

By Zeus - Software Engineer from Seattle on 7/3/2023

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!

By Stephen Meadows - Gov. Worker from Anniston on 2/22/2023

I won’t lie it’s a pretty decent smell, it smells herb-ally I do get more of a violet scent but I wish I could get more on the others, the scent finishes pretty soft which it’s nice but sadly it didn’t fit my expectations as I’d wish since I truly was looking for it, and it makes me re consider on getting a bigger size due to the price not fitting

By Dire - Fanatic from Sf on 2/12/2023

I got this a month and had very high expectations, the smell is nice and mysterious but very thin and airy. The raving reviews say that this has monster longevity and projection but In 2 hours turns bitter and dusty, like smelling dry sweat. My bottle is fairly new.. so I wonder if that's an issue with new ones.

By Ernst - Software Development from Los Angeles on 6/26/2022

I've heard so much about this Fragrance from friends to Fragrance reviewers. It is everything they say it is and worth every penny, for me it was a love at first sniff. The projection and sillage was above average and I got at least 8 hrs on my skin.

By Chris - Businessman from Hawthorne on 4/21/2022

i received a sample of Ganymede, thank God i did, the scent is nice. getting a full bottle soon. i dont have to smell like everyone in town. smooth lingering scent. for the man who who knows what they want in life.

By CHRISPINE - banker from NAIROBI on 2/26/2022

Honestly, I've already tried this fragrance before I made a final decision to purchase on "Lucky" and it 100% is matching the price in my humble opinion. In both B683 and Ganymede I see some similarities with Incident Diplomatique from Jovoy but with more dominant metallic and leathery notes in it. It can easily become a signature fragrance for men or women that creates an amazing performance around the owner which if not recognized by everyone but will definitely not leave you without a compliment. Want to say thank you so much to Luckyscent team for such wonderful work with adding all requested samples into my order!

By Oleksandr - Stage & Production from Tampa on 12/19/2021

Ordered a sample, absolutely loved it. Ordered 30 ml eau de perfume, which absolutely choked me. I could not wash it off fast enough, it was everywhere...did not fade but I was enveloped in it to the point of having to take a shower to wash it away. I will, however, get another tester. Perhaps, it is the stronger eau de perfume, which is too much for me. The softer version is really fabulous, feminine and soft. I am not even sure how to explain it.

By Maria - research from Boston on 12/15/2021

I ordered a sample of this. When I first put it on the leather and wood notes are the dominate notes but the dry down is a softer slightly salty floral that lasts through the next morning. While I am not a fan of the leather on me the dry down is beautiful.

By Jennifer - Construction Program Management from Pasadena on 3/28/2021

If you like BDK PARFUMS OUD ABRAMAD you might like this. To me they're very similar - just saying. WARNING I get cumin but not a lot. Wonderful fragrance

By CB - Consultant from Any City USA on 3/3/2021

I want to smell like this every day for the rest of my life. Honestly, this smells like an old sea god that's come out of the ocean to find a lover in the forest. It's sexy in a very mythical way. The opening is gorgeous, and once it settles in it takes on this sort of salty, sundrenched, antique wicker. The longevity on this is also incredible. I've put this on in the morning and still been able to smell it 48 hours later. My only complaint - and the only reason I don't smell like this every day - is that the projection is a bit more than I tend to like. I prefer scents that stay very close, while this scent will definitely announce your presence.

By Lynda - mail carrier from Maine on 2/14/2021

A citrusy, violety, woody, powdery suede. Mineral and ozonic notes add something special, that is harder to describe. I don't know if it's the mineral note, or if there is ambergris in here as well. But, there is a salty almost animalic note (very subtle and well blended) at the mid-point. You just have to try it and see if it's for you. To me, this is absolutely beautiful. FB worthy. Longevity is really good- approx 7 hours before it became a skin scent

By Susan - Insurance from Omaha on 1/4/2021

Really interesting and I could totally imagine it on someone else, but this didn't work for me. The leather note almost immediately dried down to something that smelled plastic-y and synthetic. That said, still a lot of depth and a really unique scent - just not what I'm looking for. Great longevity, as other reviewers have mentioned.

By Marley - Writer from Los Angeles on 11/16/2020

Opening: 5/5 ; Dry Down: 5/5; Longevity: 5/5 ; Projection: 5/5 ; Seasons: Recommend for all seasons (; Sprays: Day/Night - 4, Outside Event - 5, Club - 5, Work - 3 Compliment factor: 5/5; Overall: Ganymede is a fragrance made to leave a statement. When I say 12+ hours of longevity trust me it's gonna stick with you for the entire day. The scent is so clean, while still having depth. I've never smelled anything like it, but still smells so inviting. It'll please people around you. This is hands down one of my most complimented fragrances of all time. Ganymede is also very versatile, you just have to keep the amount of sprays in mind. Side note: The atomizer on this bottle and B683 has to be one of the best ever. Enjoy!

By Sean G - Business Owner from Philadelphia on 7/25/2020

I don't know what to say about this wonderful work and creativity

By khalid - from Tabuk on 11/19/2019

I had ventured down the rabbit hole for the better part of a year searching for a perfectly elegant, sophisticated and classic fragrance to wear for both day and evening. Nothing remotely sweet or flowery but nothing too strong and aggressive either. Something that says "I know who I am, I am confident, I have experience and I love the mature me." After over 150 samples, I've found "the one" in the beautiful Ganymede. I feel that this is an instant classic that says both power and sophistication. I get so many lovely accords from this, but on me, its peppery, spicy and lightly woody with a touch of suede. Utterly gorgeous.

By Tamara - Professor from Hawkesbury on 10/22/2019

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