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Maison Matine launched Avant l’Orage in 2019 — and it was a brilliant move. A unisex fragrance rooted in the east and floral families. The talent of Philippine Courtiere is written all over this bottle. Concentration — eau de parfum: exactly what it needs to be.
The home of this fragrance is France. 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
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 note pyramid of Avant l’Orage evolves as an expressive line of development, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of Maison Matine is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum emphasizes a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Spicy, Balsamic, Whiteflower and Wood. The palette also extends to Gourmet, Musk and Floral. From a family perspective the scent maps to East and Floral.
In the first seconds you detect cardamom-peppery first note: Pink pepper.
In the middle phase you sense Benzoin and Jasmine Sambac holding a deep balsamic direction.
The olfactory framework rests on these accords: Gourmet, Floral, Fruit and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Wood and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The profile is unisex, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
In summary Avant l’Orage holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best judged in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Maison Matine |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://maisonmatine.com |
| Year of production | 2019 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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