Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede (EDP, 2019): Mineral Leather Meets Mandarin, Violet & Immortelle

A modern icon of “clean but characterful,” Ganymede contrasts sparkling mandarin and airy violet/osmanthus with a mineral, suede-like leather shaped by immortelle and woods. Created by Quentin Bisch and launched in 2019, it defined the brand’s fresh–mineral elegance and later spawned an Extrait flanker. Fragrantica+2MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS+2

Official/Consensus Notes

Top: Italian Mandarin, Saffron
Heart: Violet Leaf, Chinese Osmanthus, Immortelle
Base: Mineral notes, Suede, Akigalawood, Musk, Cedar, Patchouli. Fragrantica+1

The brand describes a journey “from mandarin to the slightly salty, spicy immortelle” over an almost metallic mineral leather—the signature contrast people associate with Ganymede. MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS+1

What It Smells Like

A bright mandarin–saffron flash leads into a cool, silken heart where violet and osmanthus (with its apricot-suede nuance) bridge citrus to leather. Immortelle adds a dry, gently salty/spicy hum; the base reads mineral-leathery rather than animalic, with Akigalawood giving diffusive woody clarity. Skins+1

Who Is It For?

Wearers who want a polished, non-animalic leather with fresh, luminous facets. It’s truly unisex and office-safe while still distinctive. Fragrantica

When to Wear

All-season versatile, but it shines in spring–autumn and day-to-evening transitions where the mineral–citrus lift stays crisp and elegant. Fragrantica

Why You’ll Love It

• Signature contrast: Juicy mandarin vs. salty-spicy immortelle on mineral leather. MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS

• Texture without heaviness: Suede nuance and modern woods keep it weightless yet present. AEDES.COM

• Cred & accolades: The brand notes no reformulation since Apr 1, 2019, and FiFi awards (France & UK, 2020) cemented its status. MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS

References

• Marc-Antoine Barrois (official page): olfactive story & mineral-leather positioning. MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS+1

• Fragrantica — Ganymede (2019): full pyramid, perfumer, launch year. Fragrantica

• Parfumo — Ganymede EDP: note list & accords. Parfumo

• Retail/editorial: quartet idea (mandarin–violet–immortelle–suede) and Akigalawood role. Skins

• Brand FAQ: reformulation statement & FiFi awards (2020). MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS