Bon Parfumeur Eau de parfum 004 : gin, mandarin, musk

Eau de parfum 004 : Gin, mandarin, musk
A gin and tonic cologne

A gin and tonic effect brought by juniper berry. A real citrus cocktail accompanies it: lemon, bergamot and tangerine form an echo of vitality. Then, a small note of nutmeg comes to excite our hearts. In the base, we find patchouli and tonka bean that warms and brings hold. A Cologne that will unleash your inner mixologist.

What is a cologne?

The story goes that these fresh waters popular among both men and women were invented by the Italian Giovanni Paolo Feminis in Cologne.

These refreshingly fragrant alcoholic lotions, made from herbs and citrus fruits such as lemon, bergamot and mandarin, were more of a medicine than a refined fragrance at the time. This miraculous water was used for its tonic effects.

Today, they are faceted with woody and musky notes to give us more depth, contrast and hold.

What does juniper berry smell like?

Juniper berries smell like a gin tonic! No wonder, as this spirit drink is flavored with these berries. Here, it gives a woody, fresh, resinous vibe and a floral touch to the creation. The perfumer used an overdose of juniper berries to offer a "Gin" facet to this fresh citrus cocktail.

What does the mandarin bring?

We all know that juicy, sweet and tangy smell when we peel a mandarin! It brings a lot of freshness and a sparkling facet. In 004, it allows to revisit the structure of the historical cologne. Here the bergamot is replaced by a zest of mandarin. A modern twist!

What type of musk is used?
In 004, the perfumer uses white musks that bring roundness and body to the composition, a cocooning touch. Not to be confused with "tonkin musks", which smell like fur but are no longer used. These new types of musks, called "white musks" offer scents of clean sheets and cotton. Nothing to do with the animal facet of their Tonkinese cousin.