Created in 1877 at the Bolshoi, this ballet was a resounding failure at its premiere, before finding its definitive form during the 1895 revival, after the composer's death. Carried by the lyrical oboe theme associated with Odette, it illustrates Tchaikovsky's ability to give ballet music an unprecedented symphonic depth. This duality between light and shadow inspired Lac Noir, a transparent floral that darkens gently, as if suspended between the two swans.

“Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy.” Tchaikovsky

Composed in 1810 but only published in 1867, this piano piece owes its name to a transcription error: the original manuscript was dedicated to Thérèse Malfatti, with whom Beethoven was in love. Its simple rondo form and instantly recognizable melody have made it one of the most universally known piano pieces in the world. This tender nostalgia inspired La Bagatelle, a powdery musky floral fragrance that opens with crystalline notes before settling on a musky and woody veil.

"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and all philosophy." Beethoven

Composed in 1866, this waltz became, after its success at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, one of the musical symbols of Imperial Vienna. The "Waltz King" unfolds a succession of melodies of typical Viennese elegance, which still opens the New Year's Concert in Vienna every year. This swirling grace inspired Le Bal, an aquatic floral where aldehydes and fruits sparkle before gliding into a transparent floral heart.

"I live for my music, and my music lives for Vienna." Strauss II

First performed in 1875, Carmen was coolly received, the Parisian audience shocked by the realism of its plot; Bizet died three months later without knowing of its international triumph. The "Toreador Song," sung by Escamillo, has become one of the most recognizable arias in the operatic repertoire, carried by its martial melody and catchy refrain "Toreador, en garde!". This conquering bravado inspired L'Arène, a spicy fruity scent as frank and triumphant as the first measures of the aria, right up to the last chord.

"I am made for the theater." Carmen