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Eau de parfum
Manuel Mathieu ECCCO
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
ECCCO Manuel Mathieu — the character and story of the fragrance
Manuel Mathieu ECCCO is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2025.
The fragrance is part of the Chapitre 1 collection by the Canadian brand Manuel Mathieu, which treats perfumery as an expressive language, combining a contemporary sound with meticulous attention to detail.
ECCCO is built around the contrast between a bright citrus opening, dry green notes, warm woody shades and a distinctive leather accord.
Thanks to this combination, the composition comes across not as simple freshness, but as a full-bodied, textured fragrance with a noticeable presence and confident character.
The olfactory pyramid and development
The top notes unfold with lemon, lime and turmeric: a citrus spark gains a spicy, slightly dry nuance.
Moss, patchouli and sandalwood form the heart, creating a green, woody-earthy core.
The base combines a leather accord, vanilla and vetiver, so the finish brings together density, gentle sweetness and smoky-dry woods.
On the skin, ECCCO may develop gradually, moving from a juicy, energetic opening to a deeper, warmer and more textured scent.
Here, citrus works as a luminous accent, while moss, patchouli, vetiver and leather give the fragrance poise, depth and a distinctive chypre austerity.
Sillage, seasonality and wearability
According to the fragrance listing, ECCCO has very strong sillage.
This fragrance is for those who enjoy noticeable compositions and want their scented presence to linger in the surrounding space rather than remain purely a personal experience.
Its unisex positioning makes it suitable for women and men alike, especially if you are drawn to woody, leathery and spicy nuances.
The composition is particularly fitting for cool weather, evenings, meetings, cultural events and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
For the office or a small space, it is best to start with a moderate number of sprays, as the lasting, intense sillage can quickly become dominant.
Exact recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not available.
The perfumers and its place in the brand's style
ECCCO was created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Manuel Mathieu and Elizabeth LePage.
Their authorship is reflected in the composition's balanced architecture: the fresh top quickly gains spicy-green depth, while the woody-leathery base retains its unity and expressiveness.
For Manuel Mathieu, this release appears to be a thoughtful representative of the Chapitre 1 collection, demonstrating how citrus and chypre motifs can sound contemporary, denser and bolder.
ECCCO will appeal to those seeking not universal lightness, but a distinctive fragrance with a strong character and a lingering, evolving drydown.
Similar fragrances to explore
As a direction for further exploration, consider The Spirit of Dubai Bahar.
The list of comparable fragrances also includes The Spirit of Dubai Turath and The Spirit of Dubai Fakhama.
When comparing these fragrances, pay attention to the density of their scent, the intensity of their sillage and the way your skin brings out the woody, leathery and warm accords.
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