
Aesthete
“Aesthete by Le Galion is a Leather fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a leather, smoky composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Aesthete by Le Galion is a Leather fragrance for men. Aesthete was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Vanina Muracciole. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Saffron, Incense and Artemisia; middle notes are Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Castoreum and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood. Hidden behind each Le Galion fragrance is: a poet, a musician, a magician. A fragrance is more than the result of mixing flowers into a bouquet, or adding spices and woods to a selection of flowers. It requires a touch of magic, something Paul Vacher used to add when creating his masterpieces. In his mansion in the Parisian suburbs of Neuilly, with bottles lined up on the wooden shelves of his laboratory, he composed fragrances like others composed poetry or music. A fervent art lover and pianist himself, he was inspired by friends like Maurice Ravel. In a tribute to the aesthete and perfumer of the house, Le Galion has created Aesthete, an elegant and refined fragrance of Persian leather. Aesthete opens on Italian Mandarine, essence of Davana, hyperessense incense and Saffron, continuing on a leathery heart, Guaiac wood, Castoreum, Oud and Jasmine, all supported on a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.

White Musk
White Musk, an ethereal and clean aroma, is often likened to the essence of fresh laundry or soft cotton. This synthetic note was developed to offer a more refined and less animalic alternative to traditional musks. Its character is pure and light, designed to evoke a sense of cleanliness and purity.

Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.
Vanina Muracciole
Founding perfumer · 17 fragrances · French-Corsican

Of Italian and Corsican origin, Vanina Muracciole grew up surrounded by the scents of the maquis and an artistic family background. She earned a chemistry degree before attending ISIPCA in Versailles, beginning her career in Milan and then Grasse with Mane, and later collaborating freelance with master perfumer Thomas Fontaine at Jean Patou. Since going independent in 2012, she has designed fragrances for niche houses including Jovoy, Jeroboam, Le Galion, Fragonard, Lubin, and Masque Milano.
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Saffron Oud Amber Rose
Jasmine and citrus link Aesthete's smoky oud and leather to Bourrasque's rose, opoponax and wild strawberry, so a dark, castoreum-tinged wood gets an unexpected fruity-floral counterpoint. Warm spice runs through both, keeping the smoky leather from feeling out of place next to the sweeter amber.
Spray Aesthete first for the smoky leather-oud base, then add Bourrasque (2020) at the chest so the rose and strawberry brighten it on top.
Le Galion — Bourrasque (2020) →Aesthete + Vie de Chateau Intense
Great smoky + woody and woody + aromatic combination
Nicolai Parfumeur Createur — Vie de Chateau Intense →Aesthete + Amber 07
Great smoky + amber and smoky + woody combination
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