“I was in my teens when I first discovered Helmut Newton’s picture that made YSL’s ‘Le Smoking’ iconic. The genderlessness really made a big impression on me. With stark monochrome simplicity, Newton created a piece of iconography I still find myself inspired by. In the making of L'air Barbès I was strongly influenced by the androgyny in this picture. L'air Barbès by 19-69 is evocative of Paris’ different personas such as the concrete alleyways, le banlieue and of course, the area Barbès – Rochechouart. The fragrance is also a tribute to Paris, capitale de la mode.”
The scent is cold, light and fresh.
Top Notes:
Aldehyd - Fresh Lemon - Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Concrete - Ylang Ylang Extra Oil - Tuberose
Base Notes:
Ambrox - Orris - Cumin Seeds - Ink - Leather - Dry Woods - White Musk