From the Garden: Maison Margiela Replica's Latest Fragrance by the Cresp Perfumers
Maison Margiela Replica's newest scent, "From the Garden," captures the essence of a sun-drenched day spent harvesting tomatoes. Created by father-son perfumers Olivier and Sébastien Cresp, this unique fragrance blends tomato leaves, green mandarin, and patchouli to evoke a lush garden experience.
In an exclusive interview ещ L’Officiel Hommes Philippines, the Cresps reveal the creative process behind this innovative scent. Sébastien explains their goal was to encapsulate the juicy, green essence of tomatoes in a fresh, wearable fragrance. Olivier highlights the distinctive combination of tomato leaves and fizzy green mandarin, creating an unusual and captivating top note.
The fragrance evolves to reveal floral and herbaceous geranium notes, followed by a rich, earthy patchouli base. This progression mimics the sensory journey of a garden, from leafy canopies to soil-stained hands.
The perfumers discuss their inspiration, drawing from childhood memories of growing tomatoes in Grasse. They emphasize the importance of high-quality ingredients and innovative extraction techniques in creating a truly unique olfactory experience.
Olivier Cresp stresses the value of focused creativity in perfumery, stating, "It's better to have one or two good ideas and work from there." This dedication to perfecting a single concept has resulted in a fragrance that's both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
"From the Garden" by Maison Margiela Replica offers a sensory escape to a sun-soaked garden, bottling the simple joy of nature's bounty in an elegant, easy-to-wear scent.
