Ambre Ayanna
Maison Incens

Ambre Ayanna

€132,50
Capacity 100 ml
Olfactory Notes
Top
Top notes

Bergamot
Lemon
Orange


Heart
Heart notes

Jasmine
Rose
Saffron
Spicy accord


Base
Base notes
Sandalwood
Amber
Animalic accord
Musky accord
Leather accord
Vanilla
Gourmand accord

Olfactory Families
Family 1
Ambery
Family 2
Gourmand
Inspirations

The scent of temptation.

Ambra Ayanna, a rich composition, built on the contrast between radiance and depth.

The opening is luminous, carried by a lively and colorful Mediterranean citrus accord. Quickly, the heart reveals itself with more density. Jasmine and rose bring a classic floral elegance, enhanced by the warmth of saffron and spices, which energize the whole.

In the base, the fragrance intensifies and gains texture. Amber diffuses an enveloping warmth, supported by the nobility of sandalwood. Musks prolong the hold on the skin, while animalic facets bring relief and a certain tension.

Vanilla, in filigree, softens the whole with a subtle, never excessive gourmandise.

An opulent and contrasted composition, between brilliant freshness, a spicy heart, and a deep base, which leaves a trail that is both warm and captivating.
Perfumer: Jean-Claude Gigodot

Jean-Claude Gigodot is a discreet but essential figure in French niche perfumery. Initially trained as a chemist, he began his career at De Laire, where he learned the fundamentals of the trade from leading figures and developed a deep knowledge of raw materials and classic accords.

He then continued his career at Givaudan, where he collaborated with Jean-Claude Ellena and Lucien Ferrero, among others. Together, they experimented with a new creative approach, based on co-signing formulas and a more liberated vision of composition.

In the 1970s, he participated in the revival of the Lautier Fils house, before meeting Jean Laporte, founder of L’Artisan Parfumeur. This meeting marked a major turning point: Gigodot contributed to some iconic creations, including the iconic Mûre et Musc (1978) and the famous Boules d’Ambre.

He then accompanied Jean Laporte for over 30 years, notably during the creation of Maître Parfumeur et Gantier in 1988, while also working for numerous independent houses such as Maison Incens and Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger.

Originally from Grasse, Jean-Claude Gigodot embodies a perfumery centered on the essential: clear formulas, particular attention to materials, and an artisanal approach now passed on to his son, perpetuating a family tradition of perfumery.

Maison Incens

Founded in 2013 by Philippe Constantin, Maison Incens is a French niche perfumery built around a very personal vision of perfume, encompassing memory, identity, and raw materials.

Born from a pivotal meeting with perfumer Jean-Claude Gigodot, the brand embodies an artisanal approach, where composition takes precedence over discourse. The creations are conceived as unique olfactory signatures, eschewing trends, with a particular focus on the quality of ingredients and the balance of accords.

The world of Maison Incens oscillates between warmth and depth. Woods, resins, musks, and amber accords play a central role, often contrasted by brighter or floral touches. The result is textured, embodied fragrances that are both modern and timeless.

Maison Incens thus develops perfumery with character, where each creation seeks less to immediately captivate than to settle on the skin and evolve with it.

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