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Parfums Grès Paris launched A de Grès in 1947 — and it was a brilliant move. A feminine fragrance rooted in the east, wood, and floral families. Offered in perfume extract concentration.
Brand country — France, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive 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 A de Grès is shaped as a living composition, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The style of Parfums Grès Paris comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Perfume extract keeps the right density and pace of development.
In a unified mixed pyramid the opening appears as one connected movement with a vibrant animalic mood: Castoreum, Narcissus, Rose, Sandalwood and musk. Here 5 notes sound as one integrated frame, creating sensual magnetism that feels seamless.
The middle and base stages are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which gives the structure continuity.
The olfactory framework rests on these accords: Animalistic, Floral, Musc and Wood forming a compact and readable structure.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Animals, Whiteflower, Floral and Wood. The palette also extends to Musk and Gourmet. From a family perspective the scent maps to East, Floral and Wood.
In summary A de Grès reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best understood through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Parfums Grès Paris |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.parfumsgres.com |
| Year of production | 1947 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
| License holder | Lalique Group SA |
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