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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

French fragrance house founded in 1988 by perfumer Jean-François Laporte, offering eaux de parfum and home ambiance fragrances.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Maître Parfumeur et Gantier is a French fragrance house created in 1988 by perfumer Jean-François Laporte. According to its official site, it is rooted in the tradition of 17th-century French perfumery and draws inspiration from travel, the world of opera, and baroque aesthetics. The house describes its identity around creativity and freedom, rarity and exception, and savoir-faire and authenticity. Its online store presents eaux de parfum, home ambiance fragrances, candles, discovery samples, and travel formats, including products such as Ambre Précieux and Ambre Précieux Ultime.

History

The official website states that the Maison Maître Parfumeur et Gantier was created in 1988 by the famous perfumer Jean-François Laporte. It describes the house as anchored in the tradition of 17th-century French perfumery, drawing inspiration from travel, the world of opera, and baroque aesthetics. The site also explains that the name's 'Gantier' (glover) evokes an era when ladies' gloves were delicately perfumed, both for coquetry and to mask the strong smell of leather tanning.

Products and positioning

Rooted in 17th-century French perfumery tradition, with bold and rare accords and an artisanal touch.

  • Ambre Précieux

    An eau de parfum with an aromatic opening of myrtle and lavender, heart notes of nutmeg, cistus labdanum and vanilla, and amber moderated by Tolu and Peru balsams. Available in 120 ml, 30 ml and 10 ml formats.

  • Ambre Précieux Ultime

    An eau de parfum with an aromatic opening of myrtle and lavender, heart notes of coumarin, vanilla, nutmeg and cistus labdanum, and base notes of Peru balsam, Tolu and ambergris. Available in 120 ml format.

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