Parfum d'Empire Madagascar Le Baume Vanille

A balm for the heart, distilling the plant treasures of Madagascar, where Marc-Antoine Corticchiato spent countless stays between the bush and the crops.

A drinkable balm, the olfactory imprint of a blond vanilla forever etched in the perfumer's memory. That of a fabulous drink created by a young Malagasy woman, reinvented here as a generous fragrance.

A vanilla balm, the opulent flesh of a plump and oily pod, split open to release its fragrant black seeds, expressed in Madagascar through three natural extracts.

This fragrance is composed of vanilla tincture, CO2 extract, and absolute. From top to base notes, these rich materials unfold warm, animalic aromas that evoke the richness of the vanilla pod, enhanced by nuances of wood, leather, hay, and tobacco.

To remain true to the original recipe of vanilla pods infused in aged rum, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato drew inspiration from the sumptuous palette of Madagascar. Pepper, cloves, and cinnamon sticks mingle with the almost primal depth of cocoa beans. Freshly grated coconut flesh, a touch of milky whiteness in this amber elixir, enhances its smooth texture.

Particularly rich in balms, oils, and resins, the Malagasy formula requires artisanal expertise that has almost disappeared today. Another rare luxury: the long maceration process, which allows each ingredient to fully express itself…