Pierre Guillaume
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The pear strikes first with tart green clarity, immediately joined by lavender that's green-edged rather than perfumey, whilst white thyme adds a herbal snap. Within minutes, this fruity-herbaceous alliance fractures as the aquatic accord surges forward, announcing itself with crisp, almost citric brightness.
The composition settles into its architectural core as iodine and algae absolute bloom with unsettling authenticity—salty, slightly sulfurous, reminiscent of exposed tidal pools and marine vegetation. The ambergris emerges as a warm, leathery anchor beneath this marine minerality, whilst lichen adds a subtly earthy, almost petrichor-like dampness that prevents the fragrance from becoming entirely cold.
The New Caledonian sandalwood surfaces gradually, bringing soft, almost creamy woody warmth that complements rather than overwhelms the lingering marine-herbal core. Tree moss settles into the base, creating a subtle earthy-green texture that suggests damp woodland floor, whilst faint traces of iodine and thyme persist, making for a quieter, more intimate conclusion.
Entre Ciel et Mer arrives as a bracing study in coastal minimalism—not the soft, sunscreen-kissed aquatics that clog department store counters, but something altogether more austere and intellectually challenging. The pear and lavender opening establishes a crisp green-fruity foundation before the composition pivots sharply toward its oceanic heart, where algae absolute and iodine create a saline minerality that genuinely captures the smell of sea air hitting weathered rock. This isn't fantasy; it's the olfactory equivalent of standing on a Breton coastline in early autumn, salt spray mingling with wild herbs bruised underfoot.
What makes Entre Ciel et Mer compelling is how it resists sweetness entirely. The ambergris and lichen don't soften the marine character—instead, they add leathery, almost damp-earth undertones that prevent the fragrance from becoming a mere citrus-aquatic. It's genuinely unisex precisely because it prioritises architectural clarity over gender-coded florality. The white thyme lingers throughout like an herbal thread, anchoring the composition's naturalistic pretensions.
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3.5/5 (201)