In the aromatic universe, osmanthus sits somewhere between tart, punchy tobacco, strong tea, and animalic oud.
Perris is fascinated by nature’s fragrant treasures and make perfume materials THE story of each of their perfume. So much so, that they experiment with the same perfume material in different perfume architectures: eau de parfum and extait.
How does this work? In Absolue d’Osmanthe EdP, osmanthus is of course the main theme, but balance is shifted to the top (proportion-wise there is more pepper and jasmine in the blend). So the EdP is dry and spicy.
The extrait version of Absolue d’Osmanthe is heavier on the base notes of vanilla and labdanum. The extrait is creamier and more leathery compared to the spicy EdP.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a close, polished scent for evenings when you want warmth rather than sparkle: intimate rooms, low light, and conversation at arm’s length. Its fruity-leathery softness feels composed and slightly sensual, with a quiet richness that lingers without crowding the space.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned settings, where its vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood can bloom without turning heavy. Apply lightly at first; the extrait has a rounded, persistent presence that sits close to the skin at the start and grows creamier and more textured over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like osmanthus, fruity florals with depth, and a more textured take on sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to leathery, woody perfumes with a smooth, resinous base rather than airy or transparent florals.
Release year
2016
The nose
Gian Luca Perris Gian Luca Perris is the founder and in-house perfumer behind Perris Monte Carlo, a house built around the close study of natural materials and their most expressive forms. His style leans toward raw-material clarity, texture and depth, often letting a single ingredient unfold across different structures. In Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait, that approach is especially clear: the fragrance treats osmanthus not as a decorative floral, but as a material with apricot, tea-like, smoky and leathery facets. Perris shapes it into a denser, more opulent extrait, with the base given extra weight through labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris acted as both creative director and in-house perfumer, shaping the concept around a high-concentration study of osmanthus and deciding the extrait’s richer, more leathery base. No other collaborator is specifically credited for this fragrance.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo builds its perfumes around raw materials, craftsmanship and a balance of tradition with modern research. The house favors concise formulas that let a single ingredient or accord speak clearly, with an emphasis on natural quality and sensory authenticity.
Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait’s concept
Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait belongs to Perris Monte Carlo’s Extracts Collection, which revisits key materials at higher concentration to create a fuller, more opulent expression. Here osmanthus is treated as the central theme, with the extrait leaning deeper into the base to make the scent creamier and more leathery than the brighter eau de parfum.
Extra info
Part of Perris Monte Carlo’s Extracts Collection, which reworks signature materials in richer concentration. The fragrance spotlights osmanthus, a note often associated with apricot, tea-like facets and a subtle leathery tone. It is presented as a unisex extrait with a notably opulent base.
In the aromatic universe, osmanthus sits somewhere between tart, punchy tobacco, strong tea, and animalic oud.
Perris is fascinated by nature’s fragrant treasures and make perfume materials THE story of each of their perfume. So much so, that they experiment with the same perfume material in different perfume architectures: eau de parfum and extait.
How does this work? In Absolue d’Osmanthe EdP, osmanthus is of course the main theme, but balance is shifted to the top (proportion-wise there is more pepper and jasmine in the blend). So the EdP is dry and spicy.
The extrait version of Absolue d’Osmanthe is heavier on the base notes of vanilla and labdanum. The extrait is creamier and more leathery compared to the spicy EdP.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a close, polished scent for evenings when you want warmth rather than sparkle: intimate rooms, low light, and conversation at arm’s length. Its fruity-leathery softness feels composed and slightly sensual, with a quiet richness that lingers without crowding the space.
When and where to wear suggestions
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned settings, where its vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood can bloom without turning heavy. Apply lightly at first; the extrait has a rounded, persistent presence that sits close to the skin at the start and grows creamier and more textured over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like osmanthus, fruity florals with depth, and a more textured take on sweetness. It will appeal to those drawn to leathery, woody perfumes with a smooth, resinous base rather than airy or transparent florals.
Release year
2016
The nose
Gian Luca Perris Gian Luca Perris is the founder and in-house perfumer behind Perris Monte Carlo, a house built around the close study of natural materials and their most expressive forms. His style leans toward raw-material clarity, texture and depth, often letting a single ingredient unfold across different structures. In Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait, that approach is especially clear: the fragrance treats osmanthus not as a decorative floral, but as a material with apricot, tea-like, smoky and leathery facets. Perris shapes it into a denser, more opulent extrait, with the base given extra weight through labdanum, vanilla and sandalwood.
Collaborators
Gian Luca Perris acted as both creative director and in-house perfumer, shaping the concept around a high-concentration study of osmanthus and deciding the extrait’s richer, more leathery base. No other collaborator is specifically credited for this fragrance.
Perris Monte Carlo’s story
Perris Monte Carlo builds its perfumes around raw materials, craftsmanship and a balance of tradition with modern research. The house favors concise formulas that let a single ingredient or accord speak clearly, with an emphasis on natural quality and sensory authenticity.
Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait’s concept
Absolue d’Osmanthe Extrait belongs to Perris Monte Carlo’s Extracts Collection, which revisits key materials at higher concentration to create a fuller, more opulent expression. Here osmanthus is treated as the central theme, with the extrait leaning deeper into the base to make the scent creamier and more leathery than the brighter eau de parfum.
Extra info
Part of Perris Monte Carlo’s Extracts Collection, which reworks signature materials in richer concentration. The fragrance spotlights osmanthus, a note often associated with apricot, tea-like facets and a subtle leathery tone. It is presented as a unisex extrait with a notably opulent base.