3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
30ml
Limited Edition
MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS
ALDEBARAN
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$237
Description
Aldebaran is a sophisticated tuberose soliflore that reimagines the classic white floral as a multi-dimensional composition with striking complexity and refined elegance. Opening with crisp green stems and cool menthol, it transitions into a creamy, luminous tuberose heart enriched by geranium, paprika, and maté tea, before settling into a warm, honeyed base grounded by tonka bean. This modernly composed fragrance polishes the tuberose like a precious gem, revealing both its bright optimism and sensual depths without resorting to bombastic florality. The scent requires restraint—typically two to three sprays suffice—as it projects powerfully and lasts extensively throughout the day and beyond. Created by Quentin Bisch for unisex wear.
Scent Profile
Floral
Fresh
Green
Creamy
Warm
Herbal
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Green Stem
Bell PepperMenthol
Fruity Citrus
Middle Notes
Tuberose
GeraniumPaprika
Maté Tea
Tonka BeanBase Notes
Tonka BeanTuberoseMaté Tea Smoke
VanillaHoneyed Florals
About MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS
Marc-Antoine Barrois is a French maison de couture and perfumery founded by couturier Marc-Antoine Barrois, who expanded into fragrances in 2016 in collaboration with perfumer Quentin Bisch, creating sober, intense scents that blend poetry, emotions, and precision to evoke dreamlike escapes. The brand's signature style features critically acclaimed perfumes with earthy, floral, fresh, green, leather, salty, smoky, solar, spicy, and woody notes, emphasizing thoughtful consumption and 100% made-in-France luxury. Unique for integrating haute couture aesthetics with olfactory innovation, their fragrances like B683 and Aldebaran target discerning enthusiasts seeking evocative, high-end experiences sold globally at premium prices.
Perfumer
Quentin Bisch
Quentin Bisch’s energy makes the air around him electric as he talks about scents. This all-encompassing passion is what brought a music student and an artistic director of a performing company to perfumery. A one-month internship in Grasse was all it took to find his true vocation and then devote the next several years to studying fragrance composition.
The arts continue to inspire Quentin. He creates perfumes in the same way he might direct a theatre performance using strong ideas, careful embellishments and surprising effects.
He has been honored best perfumer in 2020. He signed fragrances for Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne, Saint Laurent, Azzaro, Mugler, Chloé, Ex Nihilo, Etat Libre d’Orange.
Reviews
3.8
Good4 reviews
Luckyscent
5.0/5 • 2 reviews
Twisted Lily
2.5/5 • 2 reviews
Community Insights
Aldebaran has garnered significant attention from fragrance enthusiasts for its bold, unconventional approach to tuberose. Reviewers consistently praise its modernly composed depth and complexity, though opinions remain divided among those seeking traditional white florals versus innovative interpretations of the classic flower.
Pros
Powerful performance: Projects intensely with impressive longevity lasting multiple days, particularly when applied to clothing, making it exceptional value for fragrance enthusiasts seeking substantive wear
Innovative composition: Successfully reimagines tuberose beyond bombastic interpretations like Fracas, offering a fresh, gem-like quality that reveals both bright optimism and sensual depths through thoughtful layering
Refined entry point: The controlled, tamer opening compared to other tuberose fragrances makes it more approachable, while the complex heart and base maintain sophistication for dedicated enthusiasts
Cons
Application restraint required: The fragrance's power demands careful dosing of just two to three sprays to avoid overwhelming wearers, making it less forgiving for those preferring spontaneous application
Polarizing character: The distinctive paprika, maté tea, and herbal notes create a challenging scent that divides opinion—those seeking traditional, creamy tuberose may find it unconventionally spicy and vegetal
Comparisons
Fresh counterpart to Fracas: While Fracas presents a bombastic, creamy tuberose, Aldebaran offers a controlled, modernly composed alternative with crisp green opening and herbal complexity that feels contemporary
Parallels with artisanal white florals: Shares the crafted sensibility of other Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrances, positioning itself as a high-art composition rather than commercial interpretation of tuberose
Vibe & Emotions
Refined sophistication: Evening wear that evokes an intimate, luminous quality—perfect for creating an elegant aura during cooler seasons and after-dark occasions
Artistic contemplation: The fragrance's layered complexity invites discovery and engagement, appealing to those who appreciate fragrance as an evolving sensory experience rather than linear composition
Fresh intensity: Despite its warmth and creaminess, the menthol and green stem notes create a clean, controlled presence that feels modern and uncompromising rather than traditionally sweet
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