ENCELADE by Marc Antoine Barrois: Interview and Fragrance Review
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When perfumery ceases to be just an accessory and becomes a time machine, Ebers Papyrus steps onto the stage — a young but incredibly ambitious niche brand from China. Its name is a direct reference to the ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest written sources of human knowledge. The founders prioritize this very idea: preserving and conveying stories, myths, and emotions through scents. Each bottle of Ebers Papyrus is not just a perfume, but a scented chapter of a book dedicated to a real or mythical figure — from the ancient Greek poetess Sappho to Joan of Arc.
The secret to Ebers Papyrus's expressiveness lies in collaborations with the world's best "noses." The compositions were crafted by such giants as Olivier Cresp — the legendary creator of D&G Light Blue and many iconic fragrances, Daphne Bugey, known for her elegant style, Ilias Ermenidis, Hamid Merati-Kashani, and Coralie Spicher. Each was given the freedom to interpret the chosen historical narrative, making the brand's collections incredibly diverse in genre and mood — from transparent green aquatics to deep woody-spicy unisex scents.
The brand's flagship fragrances are rightfully those inspired by women who changed the world. Ebers Papyrus – Sappho Sandalwood — a sensual and poetic sandalwood cocoon dedicated to the ancient Greek lyricist. Dickinson's Rose — a transparent, almost watercolor rose accord, as if from the pages of Emily Dickinson's poems. And Joan of Arc's Irises — a powdery, masculine iris that conveys both the fragility and incredible strength of the Maid of Orleans.
The brand boldly turns to ancient myths as well. Anesidora's Temptation (from Greek "she who sends gifts" — one of Pandora's names) — a seductive, spicy-fruity gourmand fougère. Echo's Green — a fresh, green, and herbaceous unisex scent that echoes in the heart like a nymph in the mountains. One of the most unexpected bestsellers is Boys Do Cry, whose name alludes to the right to emotions and vulnerability. This is a deep amber-leather fragrance that sounds provocative and modern.
The perfume house Ebers Papyrus operates in the niche luxury segment: high concentration of aromatic substances (often Extraît), premium raw materials, and complex, multi-layered compositions. Yet the brand remains democratic by niche standards — it is created for those who seek not just a scent, but a story to wear. If you are tired of commercial fragrances and want to touch culture, literature, and mythology through smell, the collections of this Chinese house will be your ideal guide.
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| Segment | Niche perfumery |
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