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Bienaimé 1935

Monsieur

$300.00

Monsieur by Bienaimé 1935
75ml Eau de Parfum
19% Concentration
Olfactive Family | Citrus/Woods
Perfume Author | Patrice Revillard

Monsieur is a certain idea of Parisian chic, a tribute to elegance. A fresh, pure and audacious fragrance, just a few drops of which are enough to perfect that allure, seductive in its discretion and imposing in its refinement.

This sophisticated composition opens with a lively, citrusy duo of bergamot and ginger, before blossoming into a refreshing heart of verbena, enhanced by spicy notes of nutmeg. Finally, the invitation reveals a warm, woody character, blending cedarwood and vetiver.

Head Notes - Bergamot, Ginger
Heart Notes - Verbena, Nutmeg, Geranium
Base Notes - Cedar, Vetiver

Bienaimé 1935 celebrates French craftsmanship. The perfume bottle is handmade in Normandy by an Atelier of excellence, classified as a Living Heritage Company.

For a more responsible beauty, your bottle is refillable and the packaging can be repurposed.

Made in France.

History of Monsieur -

In the heart of Paris, on the narrow rue Chabanais, lies a discreet bookshop, whose frontage rises out of the white stones: a simple façade that conceals a jewel box with the scent of aged paper and patinated leather.

It's 10 a.m. and the owner opens the door, letting in the light, splashing against the oak panelling, and enters his store, the wooden floor creaking beneath his footsteps. He spends his days here, surrounded by carefully organised shelves, listing in his mind all the forgotten works just waiting to be rediscovered. Every day, he greets his customers with a subtle smile, a choice word, a tailor-made recommendation, and takes pleasure in unearthing the perfect book for each visitor: the latest Prix Goncourt he has just received for the neighbour at n°8, Joseph Kessel's travel stories for the explorer passing through...

It's 7 p.m., and a tall, slender, impeccably dressed man enters, wearing a long black coat whose fabric seems to absorb the subdued light of the place, and from which a singular perfume emanates that calls out to the bookseller. The exhalation awakens memories in him, like a familiar melody one recognises without being able to name. Fresh, spicy accords interwoven with woody notes. Discreet yet memorable, this fragrance gradually fills the cozy atmosphere of the bookshop, blending scents of waxed wood with refreshing lemon notes.

The man says nothing. He simply browses the shelves, his fingers gliding over the edges of the books. After a few minutes, he stops in front of a shelf towards the back of the store, where rare editions are kept, works forgotten by all. He grabs a book, an early edition of Pierre Reverdy's "Plupart du Temps", and heads for the counter.

With the volume in his hands, he flips through the pages, letting his mind soak up the familiar scent of old paper, now linked to the refined imprint of his own perfume. This unexpected alliance lends the moment a special charm, a unique sensory memory... The mysterious elegant man then explains the chance of his arrival, the light of the store and the beauty of the books that caught his eye. The merchant nods gently, a smile lighting up his face. The book acquired, the enigmatic Monsieur slipped it into his pocket and then, like a shadow, vanished into the night, under the light rain, leaving behind only the trail of his mysterious perfume.

In this small Parisian bookshop, a book, a fragrance and an unexpected encounter wove a new story, an impression of timeless elegance, like a secret that only the streets of Paris understand.