Encelade — Marc-Antoine Barrois
Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Marc-Antoine Barrois.
Scent description (editorial impression)
Wearers describe sour rhubarb, damp earth and leather with a strong green character. Some compare it with tomato leaf, compost or burnt matches; tonka adds softness later.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- Marc-Antoine Barrois
- Notes (as listed, untiered)
- Rhubarb, Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, Leather Accord, Tonka Bean, SandalwoodEncelade — official product page
- Why no pyramid
- Marc-Antoine Barrois lists six materials without note tiers.Encelade — official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — No dated formula pair, comparable batch test or house statement establishes reformulation. The recorded disagreement concerns how the fragrance smells to different wearers, without a clear production-date pattern.Encelade — wearer reports on Basenotes
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Luxury
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Green, Woody, Leather, Fruity, Spicy, Earthy, Smoky, Sweet, Aromatic & herbal, Powdery
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists.
Questions and answers
What does Encelade smell like?
Wearers describe sour rhubarb, damp earth and leather with a strong green character.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
What are the notes in Encelade?
Marc-Antoine Barrois publishes a note list for Encelade without tiers.
- Notes (as listed, untiered): Rhubarb, Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, Leather Accord, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood
- Why no pyramid: Marc-Antoine Barrois lists six materials without note tiers.
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
How long does Encelade last, and how strong is it?
Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from 5 venues.
Thirty-two of 36 counted reports describe more than seven hours of wear, and none describe under four. Strong persistence can be unwelcome for wearers who dislike the earthy or metallic facets.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Encelade been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Encelade in the sources we reviewed.
No dated formula pair, comparable batch test or house statement establishes reformulation. The recorded disagreement concerns how the fragrance smells to different wearers, without a clear production-date pattern.
What does the concentration label on Encelade mean?
Encelade is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
The labels are not standardised, they do not predict longevity or projection, and versions sold under the same name can differ in composition.
What fragrance family is Encelade?
We file Encelade under Green, Woody, Leather, Fruity, Spicy, Earthy, Smoky, Sweet, Aromatic & herbal and Powdery.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Marc-Antoine Barrois may describe it differently. Browse by family.
What season is Encelade for?
Reports are divided on when to wear Encelade, which points to a fragrance worn across the year rather than a seasonal one.
Some wearers reach for it in autumn and winter; others report wearing it in spring and summer.
Drawn from 4,310 independent reports, all from a single venue. The evidence is limited; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues, and no season leads by enough to call it seasonal. Seasonal preferences depend on climate and personal taste.
How does Scentorian know this about Encelade?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Marc-Antoine Barrois, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 5 venues.
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Encelade is filed under
Green
Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Leather
Accords that recall leather, ranging from soft suede to smoky or animalic notes.
Fruity
Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category.
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Earthy
Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
Smoky
Scents that recall smoke, burnt wood or tar.
Sweet
Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.
Aromatic & herbal
Herbal notes such as lavender, sage and rosemary.
Powdery
A powder-like character, often associated with iris, violet or musk notes.
Sources
- Encelade — official product page — Marc-Antoine Barrois
- Encelade — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Encelade — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Encelade — wearer reports on Luckyscent — Luckyscent customer reviews
- Encelade — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Encelade — wearer reports on Reddit — Reddit, read in aggregate