The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitebeauty M atiere Premiere founder and perfumer extraordinaire Aurelien Guic- hard comes from seven generations of perfumers. From an early age, he embraced this talent and passion to become one of the finest and most creative artists in the perfume world. His creations are unique and based on choosing the purest ingredients and selecting the unique essence, the master- piece, from where all other flavours can float around in absolute balance and har- mony. Based on his most popular, original Matiere Premiere fragrances, Aurelien has re-interpreted and created five new extracts to bring the originals into a more profound, more decadent olfactory adventure. The five reinvented extracts are a higher concentration and dosage of the star element, blended with new material to create a sophisticated twist, adding body and texture. They are presented in the famous Matiere Premiere signature style square bottle, which has been given a darker tint to preserve the high contents of oils and resins of the extrait. I love the solid glass because it provides a cherished, luxurious experience. The new collection includes Crystal Saffron, Santal Austral and Radical Rose. I am thankful to Matiere Premiere for allowing me to try Fal- con Leather and Encens Suave Extrait de Parfum. Falcon Leather Extrait de Parfum The original eau de parfum has taken a new dimension by introducing extracts of Oud Assafi Oil from Bangladesh, one of the rarest and finest oud in the world. Its complex and mysterious scent, with a deep, warm, earthy aroma, is the mas- terpiece of this exquisite parfum. The middle note of Finnish birch tar evokes the leathery scent inspired by falconers’ gloves. Spicy notes of saffron and fresh citrusy bergamot blend perfectly with labdanum citrus’ resinous, amber scent. Delicate vanilla adds a touch of woody, comforting notes. This parfum is bold and refreshing, infused with earthiness and nature, with hints of freshness that are beautifully balanced together. It is reminiscent of accurate classical times, reinvented and transformed into a modern and sophisticated way of life. Encens Suave Extrait de Parfum Taken from its original Encens Suave Eau de Parfum, this is the ideal fragrance for those who love oriental, mystical perfumes. Amber is the star ingredient in this excellent resin extract, explored at all levels to create a deep, captivating, magical parfum. The opening notes are infused with the aldehydes’ citrusy and floral freshness and the mystical, woody scent of resinous incense from Somalia. At the same time, the coffee extract from Venezuela and vanilla absolute from Madagascar add a touch of creamy woody hint with aromatic flares. The depth, warm and sensual woody aroma of amber remerges gloriously as a base note, giving the extrait its distinctive scent. The quality of these precious oils and the excellent, precision blending creates a multifaceted parfum that becomes more vibrant and beautiful as you wear it. Encens Suave Extrait takes me back on an exotic journey with every spray. The gift of gifts, this one is mine. All parfums are in a 100 ml spray and available in major UK fragrance outlets and department stores. https://matiere-premiere.com/en/fragrance Discover one of the best Christmas gifts this season with a brand-new collection of perfumes from Matiere Premiere. As Beauty Editor Giovanna Zac explains, these perfumes will take you on an exquisite aromatic journey.