ENCELADE by Marc Antoine Barrois: Interview and Fragrance Review
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The year 2019 gave us Noir Illuminé Amouroud. By character, a unisex fragrance drawing from the spicy, east, and floral families. The fragrance belongs to the spicy, wood, and fruit groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of floral and whiteflower can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. One of the scents from the Elixir collection. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Expect a moderate sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. A couple of sprays will carry you through the whole day — longevity is firmly high. Country of origin — the United States. Noir Illuminé Amouroud — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The composition of Noir Illuminé is shaped as an expressive line of development, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of Amouroud is recognizable from the opening to the final trail. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Floral, Fruit, Spicy and Whiteflower. The framework further includes Wood and Gourmet. At family level the scent maps to East, Floral and Spicy.
At the opening of the pyramid you catch piquant warm top notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum.
In the heart you notice Clove, Jasmine and Passion Flower carrying a harmonious floral direction.
The accord architecture is driven by these accords: Citrus, Floral, Fruit and Wood without random overlap. Additional accords such as Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The gender direction is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence High indicates a stable lasting impression.
Overall Noir Illuminé sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Amouroud |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.amouroud.com |
| Year of production | 2019 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Perfumer's Workshop |
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