Les Indes Galantes

Les Indes Galantes opens with a bright, candied burst of bergamot, orange, raspberry, and almond that feels immediately reminiscent of holiday sweets—something between a spiced crème brûlée and a cinnamon roll soaked in syrup. This sugary top note is sharp and self-assured, though it mellows quickly into a more layered, evocative olfactory journey. The heart reveals a warm, plush core of cinnamon, clove, and coriander, accented by resinous benzoin and a hallmark leather note that adds depth and a subtle masculine edge. As it dries down, the perfume settles into a soft, velvety vanillic base with incense and labdanum, creating a harmony of sweet, smoky, and resinous facets that feels both comforting and intriguing. It evolves into something more balanced and sophisticated than its initial impression suggests—less candy than a gilded oriental, with a powdery, almost spiritual quality that lingers well into the evening.