Millésime Impérial
Millesime Imperial opens with a brisk coastal clarity—sea salt lifted by bright bergamot, evoking summer mornings near the water rather than heavy marine synthetics.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 accords.
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- Citrus70
- Musky65
- Marine60
- Aromatic
The note pyramid
- Violet Leaf
- Sea Salt
- Bergamot
- Iris
- Bergamot
- Sandalwood
By the editors · 2 min readMillesime Imperial opens with a brisk coastal clarity—sea salt lifted by bright bergamot, evoking summer mornings near the water rather than heavy marine synthetics. The effect is clean and immediate, more refreshing than overtly aquatic. As it settles, iris lends a soft, powdery restraint that keeps the citrus from turning sharp or fleeting.
The base is a straightforward skin-musk that holds the composition close without much projection. What distinguishes it is the balance: neither too sweet nor too austere, occupying a space between formal and casual. It suits warm weather and situations where subtlety matters more than presence.
A fragrance that suggests tailored linen and unhurried mornings, worn easily by those who prefer their scents understated. It doesn't announce itself, but it doesn't disappear either—a reliable middle ground that has kept it relevant for three decades.
Scent twins
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