The material at the centre

MATIERE PREMIERE

A raw beauty, closely considered.

MATIERE PREMIERE places a natural ingredient at the heart of its creative approach. The fragrance develops around that material, inviting close attention to the facets it can reveal within a composition.

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Original macro photograph of rose petals showing delicate veins

The house’s story

Aurélien Guichard between Paris and Grasse

Founder and perfumer Aurélien Guichard comes from a family with a long connection to perfumery in Grasse. His contemporary practice considers ingredient quality and origin alongside the structure of the perfume.

Discover how a central material changes through its surrounding elements. The house offers a focused way to explore an ingredient’s aromatic possibilities.

MATIERE PREMIERE

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19 fragrances

The collection

Eau de Parfum

Matière Première’s material-centered eaux de parfum by Aurélien Guichard.

The collection

Extrait de Parfum

Extrait compositions exploring a core material and a distinctive guest ingredient.

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