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Ballet Abyssal: The Ocean's Olfactory Ode

Hello everyone!

The holiday season is here, bringing with it the excitement and wonder of this magical time. Today, I am particularly thrilled to talk to you about one of my most cherished creations, which you might have already discovered on social media: Ballet Abyssal.


An elegant banner showcasing the 'Ballet Abyssal' perfume, with the brand name at the center. The perfume bottle is highlighted against a captivating background that evokes the ocean floor, underlining the marine inspiration of the fragrance.
An elegant banner showcasing the 'Ballet Abyssal' perfume, with the brand name at the center. The perfume bottle is highlighted against a captivating background that evokes the ocean floor, underlining the marine inspiration of the fragrance.

A Personal Oceanic Fascination 

The ocean has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me. Since my childhood, the blue of its depths captivated me, a blue that, like my tastes, transformed and matured over time. The ocean represents the freshness of the marine depths, the liberating feeling of navigating with the winds, the wild nature, and the thrilling adventures of maritime exploration. And of course, marine life, with all the beauty and complexity of nature. All these elements, I have distilled into the very essence of Ballet Abyssal. The Aesthetics of the Bottle: A Bold Design 

As you know, aesthetics are paramount in each of my creations. With Ballet Abyssal, I ventured into a design that is both bold and elegant. The bottle, uniquely spherical, presents an unconventional slice that rises from its base to its summit - a metaphor for the ascent from the abyssal depths to the light. The pump's cap, tall and majestic, adds to the bottle's stature, evoking the grandeur of oceanic waves.

A Captivating Blue Gradient: The Essence of the Ocean

The color of the bottle is a central element of this creation. A deep blue envelops the bottle, except for the golden cap which beautifully contrasts. Most striking is the blue gradient, a flux and reflux reminiscent of the waves and undercurrents. The bottle thus evokes a journey from the dark and mysterious seabed to the bright clarity of the surface.



A clean image of the 'Ballet Abyssal' perfume bottle, distinguished by its unique design and bluish hues. Presented against a white background, the bottle emphasizes its bold aesthetics and ocean-inspired silhouette.
A clean image of the 'Ballet Abyssal' perfume bottle, distinguished by its unique design and bluish hues. Presented against a white background, the bottle emphasizes its bold aesthetics and ocean-inspired silhouette.

The Cap: A Symbol of Movement 

The perfume cap, evoking a wave in full action, symbolizes the ocean's dynamism and energy. The Name: A Poetic Evidence 

Finding the perfect name was not an easy task. After much reflection, Ballet Abyssal imposed itself. The word 'Ballet' evokes movement, the dance of marine life, while 'Abyssal' brings a touch of originality and depth, standing out from the too common names evoking the ocean. Musical Inspiration: An Oceanic Melody 

As a musician and music lover, I must share with you a musical inspiration that accompanied the creation of this perfume. Late at night, while outlining Ballet Abyssal, I listened to the famous Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov. Although this work is inspired by the Thousand and One Nights, it is full of marine themes, perfectly in line with the concept of movement and life that I wanted for this perfume. I strongly encourage you to listen to its four movements to dive into the universe of this composer, a former sailor, whose inspiration often came from the sea.


An Artistic Tribute to the Ocean

The ocean has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists from all backgrounds.


In music, works like Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, Debussy's The Sea, and Handel's Water Music capture the essence of the sea in all its splendor and depth. These compositions illustrate the ocean's ability to awaken powerful emotions and transport the listener to another world.


Poster of the famous film 'The Big Blue', capturing the essence of adventure and fascination with the ocean. The poster illustrates an iconic scene from the film, evoking the mystery and beauty of the sea.
Poster of the famous film 'The Big Blue', capturing the essence of adventure and fascination with the ocean. The poster illustrates an iconic scene from the film, evoking the mystery and beauty of the sea.

In cinema, films like Luc Besson's The Big Blue and Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on the Cliff represent fascinating visual explorations of the ocean, evoking the wonder and deep connection that mankind has with the sea. These films show how the ocean can be both a place of mystery and discovery. In literature, Herman Melville's Moby Dick stands as a monument, an epic exploring themes of adventure, danger, and the inherent beauty of the sea. This book is a powerful reminder of the ocean's grandeur and power.


In the field of painting, Hokusai's The Wave, with its iconic image of a powerful and magnificent wave, symbolizes the uncontrollable force and majestic beauty of the sea. This print has become a universal symbol of the sea and its impact on humanity.




Reproduction of Hokusai's famous artwork 'The Wave', a Japanese print depicting a massive wave. This iconic image is renowned for its powerful and dynamic representation of the sea's force.
Reproduction of Hokusai's famous artwork 'The Wave', a Japanese print depicting a massive wave. This iconic image is renowned for its powerful and dynamic representation of the sea's force.


These works, in their diversity, reflect the many facets of the sea and its influence on artistic creation. They have been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for me in the creation of Ballet Abyssal, seeking to capture this essence in a fragrance that, I hope, will transport you to the vast and mysterious underwater world.


The Yet Veiled Essence of Ballet Abyssal 

And yes, curiously, I have not yet spoken about the specific fragrance of Ballet Abyssal. This deliberate omission aims to awaken your curiosity and stimulate your imagination. I hope this journey through words and artistic inspirations has transported you, perhaps even awakened in you distant and evocative aromas. The true essence of Ballet Abyssal remains a carefully guarded secret, an olfactory mystery wrapped in the echo of the waves and the murmur of the depths.


For now, the composition of this perfume remains a story to be discovered, a chapter to come in the narrative of our brand. Imagine a trail that embodies the immensity of the ocean, a fragrance that captures the essence of its mysterious depths and capricious currents. Stay tuned, as even though no launch is planned in the immediate future, the future may hold surprises and olfactory revelations worth waiting for.


A Continuing Olfactory

Journey Dear readers, as we close this year, I invite you to continue this fascinating olfactory journey with me. Feel free to share your impressions on this blog, or to express what Ballet Abyssal evokes for you. The coming year promises to be rich in discoveries and creations, and I look forward to sharing them with you.


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