About the Perfume:
Marked by the lightness, transparency and freshness that are characteristic of an Eau de Cologne, this original composition by Jean-Claude Ellena is transcended by the addition of a novel bitter orange essence, obtained by molecular distillation. Built on a singular bitter freshness, an excess of citric notes, a touch of rose and a woody base of hay and cedar reinforce its unique and natural structure. More perfuming than Cologne Bigarade, Bigarade Concentrée exudes a lasting natural freshness.
About the Perfumer:
Born into a family of perfumers from Grasse, Jean-Claude Ellena was introduced to the art of developing fragrances as a teenager. Self-taught, he defines his creations as a "poetry of memory." Everyday smells; wax floors, clean sheets, skin, an old sweater - are his greatest inspiration. Jean Claude Ellena never raises his voice, although he is heard loud and clear. His signature is simple, minimalist and modern. His style is often compared to watercolors or chamber music.
Les Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle was founded in 2000 as a result of Frédéric Malle's determination to revive perfumery and restore its former glory. Driven by the desire to elevate the greatest perfumers to the pinnacle of their art, he grants them complete freedom in creation, providing them with exceptional raw materials and imposing no time, budget, or marketing constraints. With over thirty years of experience in the world of perfume, Frédéric Malle is now regarded as the foremost expert in perfumery. Unconventional and an aesthete defying classification, he offers artists the opportunity to stand out, encouraging them to develop their own idiom and celebrating their creativity. Thus, each collaboration gives birth to a masterpiece - a perfume whose creator is proud enough to sign it with their name, for the first time ever.