Mark Buxton is a legend in the world of perfumery, renowned for his avant-garde approach and artistic sensibilities. With a career spanning over three decades, he is known for his olfactive creations for Comme des Garçons, Le:Labo, Karl Lagerfeld, and Givenchy, among others.
Contains 2ml of six fragrances: I Want, To Break, Free, Why Not a Cologne?, Why Not a Fougère?, & Mi Confesión.
A cologne modernised by the introduction of a red apple, magnolia and pineapple. The heart note is a rich floral blend over a modern woody base of teak wood and leather.
A modern interpretation of the classical fougère accord. With an overdose of angelica and exaltolide (a musk naturally existing in angelica seeds), a slightly fruity top note for modernity: pear, and leathery bottom note for depth and elegance.
The queen of flowers, the majestic rose reinterpreted – futuristic, unique, twisted, surprising, modern, vibrating, sensual, deep. Everlasting rose.
The dazzling spectacle of an angel dressed in black. A glowing ginger-jasmine accord is consumed in the dark, voluptuous notes of amber and styrax.
The attraction of fresh rhubarb with a fascinating magnolia that bewitches you. Feminine temptation disguised by a powerful vetiver trail and a musky caress.
Vetiver, subtle and agile, comes to the rescue with its comforting sensuality. Balancing between the elegant beauty of flowers – iris and rose – and an explosive mix of gooseberry and violet leaves.
A dream, a memory of a sensual night. The intimacy expressed through notes of osmanthus, elderberry, and davana.
The magic moment between the heat of the day and the night fall. A contrast of sensual vetiver and vibrating fresh absinth.
Buxton was born in England but relocated to Germany at the age of 8, where his parents opened a restaurant. Buxton’s journey into perfumery began at age 21, when he and a friend applied to be on German to show, “Wetten, dass…?”, which means “I bet that…”. Contestants ‘make a bet’ against the TV show, and the duo made the bet that they could identify all the perfumes in the world by scent alone.
The pair spent six weeks sampling as many fragrances as possible. On the day of the show, Buxton smelled and identified 5 random fragrances, however, his friend froze and was unable to identify any. Despite losing the bet, Buxton was subsequently offered a job at Haarmann & Reimer fragrance producers (now Symrise). Buxton relocated to Paris to work in the fine fragrance department, where he became a junior perfumer and later qualified as a perfumer.
Despite his achievements and acclaim, Buxton remains refreshingly down-to-earth and passionate about his work. He continues to push the boundaries of perfumery, constantly seeking new challenges and inspirations. In an industry often characterised by trends and commercialism, Buxton’s unwavering commitment to artistic integrity sets him apart as a true visionary in the world of fragrance.
