Spicy
Woody
Notescashmerancashmere woodcocoa beanscorianderpepperspicesszechuan pepperwhite woods
Tags
#fresh
#sexy
Style
for him
unisex
In Aqaysos the perfumer tries to imagine crystal wood, smooth, capturing and reflecting light but still with wood grain texture.
That chatoyant effect is created from cold spices and light cashmere woods. Aqaysos is quite intense and lasting despite being airy.
Try if you like dry woody formulas with a fresh ozonic touch.
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The Sniff on Aqaysos:
"We really liked every part of this fragrance, but the base was particularly delightful. To our testers it smelled reminiscent of warm cotton, freshly ironed laundry and line-drying clothes. It has that gorgeous breezy cleanliness underpinned by the blonde woods. PG fragrances often have this exquisite sense of balance that really make them sparkle. As a result they are incredibly satisfying to wear."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Aqaysos suits the moment when a brisk afternoon gives way to an unhurried conversation indoors. Its cool peppery edge keeps the mood alert, while pale woods and a warm-cotton softness lend intimacy without sweetness. The presence is composed and tactile rather than overtly opulent.
How to wear
Mild spring and autumn weather should suit its balance of cool spice and soft woody warmth. Start with one or two sprays on skin: the airy texture can disguise its intensity and persistence. In warmer conditions, use a lighter application to preserve the transparent impression rather than build a dense woody cloud.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer dry woods, cool spices and ozonic freshness to sweet amber or heavy gourmand richness. Its cashmeran softness and cotton-like drydown will appeal to lovers of tactile, freshly laundered effects who still want substance and persistence.
Release year
2017
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a French perfumer whose chemistry background informs an inventive, texture-focused approach to composition. Working independently, he explores unexpected contrasts while keeping his fragrances wearable; Cozé and Musc Maori are well-known examples of his distinctive treatment of woods and gourmand materials. In Aqaysos, he translates the imagined brilliance of crystal into a transparent but substantial woody structure.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume Paris combines independent authorship with French production under the house’s own control. Its perfumery is experimental without sacrificing wearability, often treating scent as a study of texture and perception. The Black Collection develops this approach through “olfactory photographs”: compositions that capture recognizable impressions using contemporary materials.
Aqaysos’s concept
Aqaysos began with the idea of “crystal wood”: a material retaining wood’s grain while acquiring crystal’s smoothness, transparency and ability to reflect light. Guillaume sought a prism-like interplay between ingredients, setting bright effects against a vibrating woody structure. Initially presented within Huitième Art, it later appeared in the Black Collection.
Extra info
Aqaysos’s compositional architecture was later revisited in Oshiso. Its placement also changed over time: early coverage identified it with Huitième Art, while later official catalogues included it in the Black Collection.
Notescashmerancashmere woodcocoa beanscorianderpepperspicesszechuan pepperwhite woods
Tags
#fresh
#sexy
Style
for him
unisex
In Aqaysos the perfumer tries to imagine crystal wood, smooth, capturing and reflecting light but still with wood grain texture.
That chatoyant effect is created from cold spices and light cashmere woods. Aqaysos is quite intense and lasting despite being airy.
Try if you like dry woody formulas with a fresh ozonic touch.
***
The Sniff on Aqaysos:
"We really liked every part of this fragrance, but the base was particularly delightful. To our testers it smelled reminiscent of warm cotton, freshly ironed laundry and line-drying clothes. It has that gorgeous breezy cleanliness underpinned by the blonde woods. PG fragrances often have this exquisite sense of balance that really make them sparkle. As a result they are incredibly satisfying to wear."
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Aqaysos suits the moment when a brisk afternoon gives way to an unhurried conversation indoors. Its cool peppery edge keeps the mood alert, while pale woods and a warm-cotton softness lend intimacy without sweetness. The presence is composed and tactile rather than overtly opulent.
How to wear
Mild spring and autumn weather should suit its balance of cool spice and soft woody warmth. Start with one or two sprays on skin: the airy texture can disguise its intensity and persistence. In warmer conditions, use a lighter application to preserve the transparent impression rather than build a dense woody cloud.
Who it’s for
For those who prefer dry woods, cool spices and ozonic freshness to sweet amber or heavy gourmand richness. Its cashmeran softness and cotton-like drydown will appeal to lovers of tactile, freshly laundered effects who still want substance and persistence.
Release year
2017
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a French perfumer whose chemistry background informs an inventive, texture-focused approach to composition. Working independently, he explores unexpected contrasts while keeping his fragrances wearable; Cozé and Musc Maori are well-known examples of his distinctive treatment of woods and gourmand materials. In Aqaysos, he translates the imagined brilliance of crystal into a transparent but substantial woody structure.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume Paris combines independent authorship with French production under the house’s own control. Its perfumery is experimental without sacrificing wearability, often treating scent as a study of texture and perception. The Black Collection develops this approach through “olfactory photographs”: compositions that capture recognizable impressions using contemporary materials.
Aqaysos’s concept
Aqaysos began with the idea of “crystal wood”: a material retaining wood’s grain while acquiring crystal’s smoothness, transparency and ability to reflect light. Guillaume sought a prism-like interplay between ingredients, setting bright effects against a vibrating woody structure. Initially presented within Huitième Art, it later appeared in the Black Collection.
Extra info
Aqaysos’s compositional architecture was later revisited in Oshiso. Its placement also changed over time: early coverage identified it with Huitième Art, while later official catalogues included it in the Black Collection.