Alphaora 30
“Alphaora 30 by Pierre Guillaume Paris is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a floral, woody composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Alphaora 30 by Pierre Guillaume Paris is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Alphaora 30 was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Guillaume. The fragrance features Ambergris, Hinoki Wood, Silk Tree blossom, Moss, Hedione and Blood Orange. “An imaginary tree moss as complex as it is deep, revealing an amber warmth between sage, dried fruit and blond tobacco. The sweet sap of Hinoki Wood, the strange floral vapor of an albizia under the sun crowned by the brightness of the blood orange”.The name: A portmanteau word, invented, in the purest PG style. First work (alpha) on the theme “Glam’moss”, the quest for a perfume-aura (ora), tenacious and ultra diffusing, where the Mousse of Assam matches the blood orange (ora).Main notes: Blood Orange, Albizia Blossom & Hinoki Sap, Assam Moss.
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A Signature Fragrance
Ambergris
Derived from the digestive system of sperm whales, ambergris has long been prized for its rich, musky aroma with hints of sweetness and a marine freshness. This distinctive material is often described as having a deep, leathery scent with an underlying current of saltwater and a subtle sweetness that makes it both intriguing and complex.
Moss
Moss conjures images of damp woodlands and lush undergrowth. Its scent is a blend of fresh rain on wet leaves and the musty aroma of decaying plant matter, evoking the deep, verdant heart of the forest. Though not derived from actual moss in modern perfumery due to its natural rarity and cost, synthetic versions capture this essence with remarkable fidelity.
Hedione
Hedione is an artificial creation that mimics the scent of May jasmine yet possesses a distinct brightness and crispness. Its origins lie in chemistry labs rather than nature’s fields, but it has become as essential to perfumery as any natural material, offering a clean floral note with a hint of green freshness.
Pierre Guillaume
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances · French
Pierre Guillaume grew up in a family of chemists, collecting essential oils and fragrant materials from an early age. At 25, he set out to recreate the smell of his father's cigar cellar, producing '02 Cozé,' a spicy-tobacco accord that drew attention across the perfume blogosphere. In 2010 he founded Pierre Guillaume Diffusion, complete with an in-house production studio and raw-material cellar, and Pierre Guillaume Paris now operates as an independent, family-owned House of Composition sold in nearly 390 points of sale across 26 countries.
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Spray Alphaora 30 first for the fruity-floral opening, then layer A Une Madone on top later so the civet and myrrh build underneath as the day goes on.
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