La Fin du Monde
A powdery woody Eau de Parfum where salty popcorn and sesame meet cool iris and gunpowder. Spices flicker over a dry vetiver–sandalwood base, creating an intimate, slightly surreal scent that feels like the end of the world projected in a dark cinema.
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
La Fin du Monde
A powdery woody Eau de Parfum where salty popcorn and sesame meet cool iris and gunpowder. Spices flicker over a dry vetiver–sandalwood base, creating an intimate, slightly surreal scent that feels like the end of the world projected in a dark cinema.
Scent Development and Character
La Fin du Monde juxtaposes a **savory popcorn accord** and nutty sesame with cool iris, creating a powdery, cinematic haze cut by cumin and black pepper spice. As it settles, vetiver and sandalwood lend a dry, woody frame, while ambrette, styrax and a gunpowder accord wrap the skin in a soft, smoky musk that feels both intimate and slightly surreal.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
The close, powdery texture makes La Fin du Monde well suited to indoor settings, from cinema dates and gallery visits to quiet evenings, where its popcorn and iris nuances can be appreciated up close. Its smoky–woody drydown works in cooler weather and at night, but restrained projection keeps it appropriate for casual daytime wear in creative or relaxed environments. Best in **autumn and winter**, when its powdery iris, popcorn and smoky notes feel cozy and atmospheric, but can also work on cooler spring days with light application. Sillage is Projection sits close to the skin to soft-moderate, forming a subtle aura rather than a room-filling trail. Longevity is Moderate longevity, typically around 5–7 hours on skin, with the popcorn–iris accord most noticeable in the first few hours before a softer woody–musk base remains.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2013, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Quentin Bisch. A clear rectangular glass bottle with sharp shoulders and a black cylindrical cap, bearing Etat Libre d’Orange’s diagonal tricolour label with the fragrance name La Fin du Monde prominently printed.
