Les Bains Guebrois — 1979 New Wave
This fragrance is a nostalgic and evocative tribute to the legendary Parisian nightclub Les Bains Douches, specifically capturing the transition from disco to the darker, moody energy of the post-punk era. It is a cool, atmospheric scent that contrasts sharp, metallic freshness with a warm, resinous depth. The composition opens with a burst of cooling peppermint and aldehydes, leading into a heart of iris and cedarwood that mimics the damp, mineral scent of a subterranean dance floor. It is often described as a sophisticated, avant-garde take on the "clean" fragrance category.
Notes:
Top notes: Peppermint, Aldehydes
Middle notes: Orris, Virginia Cedar
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber