Marc Antoine Barrois Aldebaran EDP

Description

Aldebaran is tuberose made cool and milky, with a pinch of paprika and a green, tea-like thread of maté. Named after one of the brightest stars in the sky, it is part of the floral constellation that Marc-Antoine Barrois has been building with perfumer Quentin Bisch. The house pictures moonlight on a field of tuberoses; Bisch's brief was to work the flower's milky and fresh-petal facets, redden them with paprika, and add tonka for warmth. The paprika and maté lay an almost camphor-like veil over the flower, so it reads as a fresh, modern tuberose rather than a heavy white floral.

Scent Character

Translation: an unusually even split, which matches how it wears. The tuberose never takes over, because the green maté and the tonka keep pulling it in different directions.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Tuberose
• Heart: Paprika Accord, Maté
• Base: Tonka Bean

Performance

Longevity: Roughly 5–7 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate.
Projection: About arm's length for the first hour or two, then close to the skin.

An honest note: white florals behave very differently from person to person, so wear it for a day before judging it.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Spring and Fall, for relaxed daytime wear and evenings out. It is unisex. Skip it if you want a classic, heady tuberose; this one is deliberately cooler and greener.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
House: Marc-Antoine Barrois, Paris, France
Launched: part of the house's floral constellation

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A hand-poured 1mL decant is $6.99, and a 5mL is $25.99 for a few weeks of wear.

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FAQ

Is Aldebaran a heavy tuberose?
No. Maté and paprika keep it fresh and slightly green, and the tuberose comes across milky rather than heady.

What does the paprika do?
It adds a warm, faintly spicy tint that the perfumer describes as making the flower blush. It is subtle, not culinary.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.

How long does it last?
Around 5–7 hours, with moderate projection.