Mélodie de l'Altaï – Eau de Parfum

ELLA K is a French niche fragrance house from Paris, founded in 2018 by Givaudan perfumer Sonia Constant. Every scent tells of a place she has travelled to herself – Mélodie de l'Altaï of the Altai Mountains in Kazakhstan.

Mélodie de l'Altaï smells of leather, saffron and incense – leathery, sweet and spicy. Saffron, whisky and incense open smoky-warm, leather, Arabian jasmine, cedarwood and styrax come together in the heart, before patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and tonka bean lay down a dark, resinous-sweet base.

Mélodie de l'Altaï suits the night and autumn and winter. This unisex scent has presence without shouting – a fragrance for evenings when you stay in.

What makes Mélodie de l'Altaï special to us is the pairing of whisky and leather: it gives the saffron something dignified, almost fireside, without tipping into the clichés of the heavy oriental.

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Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Mélodie de l'Altaï smell like?

Mélodie de l'Altaï opens with saffron, whisky and incense, before leather, Arabian jasmine, cedarwood and styrax unfold in the heart – carried by patchouli, vetiver, benzoin and tonka bean.

How does Mélodie de l'Altaï feel?

Mélodie de l'Altaï wears warm, softly leathery and smoky, with a sweet depth that doesn't force its warmth – like a leather armchair by the fire.

When do you wear Mélodie de l'Altaï?

Mélodie de l'Altaï suits autumn, winter and the night in particular – a leathery-spicy unisex scent for anyone who loves saffron and leather.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Mélodie de l'Altaï?

If you like the leathery-spicy side of Mélodie de l'Altaï, try Oud Stallion by Maison Crivelli – a dark, leathery-woody scent with depth.

Still unsure? Discover Mélodie de l'Altaï as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.