29.1 À L’HEURE DES CATLEYAS Eau de Parfum

In Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time, cattleya orchids become a metaphor for love and intimacy. À l’Heure des Catleyas carries that theme of memory and sensuality into a summer afternoon: sun-warmed skin, still damp from swimming, mingles with tropical flowers.

A bright citrus opening gives way to a rich combination of cattleya, tiare flowers and sugi wood. The flowers retain a sunny, sensual character, continued in the base notes by tonka bean, a warm-sand accord and musk. Freshness introduces a softer impression of flowers and warm skin.

Tropical flowers and warm sand create a sense of summer intimacy, softened by musk and tonka. The Proustian inspiration lies in this personal atmosphere: a floral scent that recalls a moment you want to remember. Its appeal goes beyond a sunlit landscape to the closeness of flowers and skin.

Want to try this fragrance in a smaller size? A 2ml sample is available — to purchase it, click here.

Fragrance notes

Top notes: Luminous citrus accord.

Heart notes: Cattleya orchids, tiare flowers and sugi wood.

Base notes: Tonka bean, warm-sand accord and musk.

This fragrance is for you if: you enjoy sunny florals in which citrus freshness gives way to a warm, soft and sensual fragrance.

This fragrance may not be your best match if: you want only cool, very light citrus or seawater, without richer flowers and the warmth of tonka.

Choose this fragrance if: you are drawn to tropical flowers and warm sand, refreshed by citrus and brought closer to the scent of skin by tonka and musk.

How to apply — general guidance: spray onto clean, dry skin, for example on the neck or the inside of the wrists. Allow to dry without rubbing. Avoid contact with the eyes and follow the instructions on the packaging.

INGREDIENTS: Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water/ Eau), Glycerin, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydro-naphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Trimethyl-benzenepropanol, Vanillin, Citronellol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Coumarin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rose ketones, Pinene, Linalool, Geraniol, Acetylcedrene, Terpineol, Citral, Amyl cinnamal, beta-Caryophyllene.

This ingredient list reflects the latest production version published by Pierre Guillaume. Please also check the list on the packaging of the product purchased.