Peau d'Ailleurs

Peau d'Ailleurs is an intensely earthy, mineralic, and synthetic fragrance that evokes wet soil, fresh laundry, and sterile geology rather than lush organic earth. It begins with a sharp metallic opening, often described as resembling crushed rock or damp laboratory stone, followed by a sustained, linear progression of dry, powdery musk, with faint hints of citrus and green wood notes. While some find it deeply comforting—comparing it to sun-warmed soil, new linen, or a quiet forest glow—others describe it as unsettling, medicinal, or overly soapy, especially due to the dominant white musk that some perceive as synthetic and harsh. The scent is intimate and close to the skin, offering minimal projection but moderate longevity, lasting through most of the day. It feels more like a personal aura than a statement scent and works best for those drawn to cerebral, modernist perfumes in the vein of 2 by Comme des Garcons or Nasomatto. Its tactile quality—like textured fabric or linens‘ dusty neutrality—gives it a unique character, though it lacks dynamic development or narrative layers.