Indochine

The ever-prolific, ever-inventive Pierre Guillaume takes this creation all the way to the Far-East – with Indochine, a scent inspired by the dream of a languid cruise down the Mekong in the 1920s.

Over the course of his imaginary journey, Guillaume has gathered ingredients rarely used in perfumery as a sensuous setting for benzoin's vanillic, powdery and spicy facets. Its creaminess is brought out by the smoky, milky undertones of tanakha, a traditional cosmetic whose smell is reminiscent of sandalwood. Subtle Kampot pepper from Cambodia, considered to be the best in the world, and green, sparkling Ceylonese cardamom, underline the spiciness, while Laotian honey wraps the accords in the quirky-gourmand notes that are the trademark of so many Parfumerie Générale fragrances.

The result is a fascinating, intensely sensuous fragrance that feels as though it could be burned in a temple, blended into an edible delicacy or used in an aphrodisiac ritual. We leave it entirely up to you.