Polished steel against living skin. Metal Lavender is Aurélien Guichard's radical rewrite of one of perfumery's most classic materials. Built around organic Lavender Oil from Provence and amplified by cold metallic facets, it trades barbershop nostalgia for something sharp, tactile, and unmistakably contemporary — metallic freshness, violet light, tension on skin. Top — Crystalline & electric.The opening is an intensely vivid burst of Provence lavender: aromatic, cool, almost sterile in its clarity. Metallic notes cut straight through it, like brushed chrome catching cold light. Heart — Texture beneath the chill.Black Pepper introduces a fruity-spicy warmth, with subtle herbal tonalities softening the metallic edge. The core stays clean and radiant while turning smoother and more skin-like. Base — Warm, resinous, intimate.Musks and Benzoin settle underneath the lingering metallic glow, creating a soft resinous warmth. The contrast between cold aromatic steel and warm skin becomes the signature of the scent. Wear it when you want presence without sweetness — office to evening, warm months especially, on anyone drawn to modern aromatics. Key Features Organic Lavender Oil from Provence at the heart of the composition Metallic accord for a sharp, futuristic aromatic signature Sensual musk and benzoin drydown for warmth and skin-feel Composed by master perfumer Aurélien Guichard Eau de Parfum concentration — strong longevity, clean persistent trail Made in France · Launched 2025 · Unisex Ingredients Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Citronellol. FAQ How long does Metal Lavender last?Fragrantica users report strong longevity, with a clean but persistent aromatic-musky trail noticeable on skin for many hours. Is it unisex?Yes — the aromatic-metallic-musk structure reads as fully shared. Is this like traditional lavender fragrances?No. The metallic accord and musk base push it far from classic barbershop or fougère lavender into modern, textural territory. What season suits it best?Its cool, crystalline character performs especially well in spring and summer heat, though the musk-benzoin base carries it year-round.
