L'Élégant • MDCI

$132.5 ~~$265~~ In stock

House MDCI
Released 2021
Perfumer Irène Farmachidi
Fragrance Family Woody Resinous
Notes incense, saffron, cardamom, black pepper, sandalwood, nutmeg, davana, orris, honey, cinnamon, cumin, agarwood (oud), musk, labdanum, cashmeran, tonka bean, myrrh

Description As art evokes powerful emotions, so does fragrance. MDCI has commissioned a group of exceptional perfumers to create new fragrances inspired by painting masterpieces of the past.

This beautiful portrait of Mr. Sériziat by his friend Jacques Louis David in 1795, has inspired perfumer Irène Farmachidi to create this refined and complex fragrance.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Kevin K. ★★★★★ Sep 13, 2026

The saffron and incense opening caught me off guard at first, almost medicinal, but give it twenty minutes and the honey and cinnamon warm everything up beautifully. I wore it to a dinner and caught the cardamom and oud on my scarf the next morning.

Henry W. ★★★★★ Sep 11, 2026

The saffron and cardamom opening is what got me — spicy but not sharp, almost like warm honeyed tea. I get about six hours of wear before it fades to a soft incense skin scent, which is honestly fine for the office.

Andrew ★★★★★ Sep 10, 2026

The oud and sandalwood in the drydown are gorgeous, smoky but not harsh at all. Saffron and cardamom keep it interesting for hours without ever feeling heavy. I've worn it to dinner twice and gotten asked about it both times.