Jean-Francois Laporte was a highly influential figure in the world of niche perfumery. Having made his name as the founder of Sisley, he went on to offer one of the first alternatives to mass market perfumery when he founded L’Artisan Parfumeur in 1976. After leading that now extremely well-known brand to its initial success, he moved on to found the perfume house Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier in 1988. Rooted in the French perfumery tradition of the 17th century, this exquisite brand draws inspiration from travels, the world of opera and baroque aesthetics. Linking heritage and modernity, Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is distinguished by its audacious and rare blends breathing new life into the art of perfumery. Through a handcrafted look and a rigorous selection of the finest raw materials, this Parisian brand offers the guarantee of refined and luxurious fragrance ranges. Whether personal or ambiance, each fragrance leaves a unique and thrilling olfactory signature.
The Eaux de Parfums come in an exquisite glass bottle with bevelled edges. The seal of Maître Parfumeur et Gantier is printed in gold on a fine layer of enamel. Each bottle has a gilded cap adorned with a diamond-like Swarovski stone. Like precious jewels, fragrances are presented in red cases coated with leather grain paper, a reference to the origins of Gantier, as French glovemakers (gantries) used to scent their gloves.
A short walk from the Place Vendome, this Parisian boutique recreates the special atmosphere of the perfume shops of the 17th century. A shiny marble floor, walls covered with Cuir de Cordoue and a trompe l’oeil ceiling create a sophisticated ambience; a warm setting that perfectly matches the refined style of the perfumes.
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier's creations:
Rose, Tuberose, Camellia, Lily, Iris, Ylang, Carnation, Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier sublimates the flowers to honour the spring! From White Garden to Comoros Flower, from Tuberose to Nile Garden, opulent or fresh, spicy or fruity, discover all the richness of the floral notes at Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier.
Ambre Mythique:
The magic of the desert of Oman in the evening the night comes to cover the dunes like a starry wall hanging. Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier found its inspiration under the skies of the East, mixing Amber, his favourite note, with the mythical essences of Frankincense and Myrrh. The user will discover Ambre Mythique the perfect balance of amber note linked to the richness of floral notes and ancestral balms.
L’Ambiance:
Furthermore, Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is also a wide range of ambiance fragrances. To Sprays, To Diffuse or in candles you can bring to your interior the refinement that it deserves. Woody heats, floral opulence, fruity freshness, discover the pleasure of perfuming your interior.
