Perris Monte Carlo Balsamir Review: Gold, Resin and Texture
Balsamir by Perris Monte Carlo moves from an unexpectedly sparkling opening into warm resins, woods and a smooth incense-like drydown. A fragrance that feels almost as tactile as it smells.
Antoine Lie
Antoine Lie is a French master perfumer born in Strasbourg. After studying chemistry, he trained at the Roure perfumery school in Grasse under Jean Guichard and built a career spanning major fragrance houses including Givaudan, IFF and Takasago. Known for bold and unconventional compositions, he has created fragrances such as Armani Code, Versace Crystal Noir and several works for Comme des Garçons and Etat Libre d’Orange. Since becoming independent in 2018, he has worked with greater creative freedom and now serves as Master Perfumer and Creative Director at Les Indémodables, where he develops fragrances around distinctive and exclusive natural materials.
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Café Arabesque by Les Indémodables: Coffee Gets Serious
Created by Antoine Lie and unveiled at Esxence 2026, Café Arabesque explores specialty coffee through ristretto, cocoa, hazelnut, benzoin and sandalwood.
