Argos

Argos perfumes tell the tales of Greek and Roman mythology, one legend per bottle: the triumph of Bacchus, the birth of Venus, Neptune’s trident. At Sayhar, a niche perfumery in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, the house can be discovered in full, in our boutique on rue de Marignan or online.

The house of Argos, by Christian Petrovich

Founded in 2014 by American Christian Petrovich, a former model and actor turned self-taught perfumer, Argos was one of the pioneers of independent perfumery. Its name recalls two ancient figures: Argos Panoptes, the hundred-eyed giant who never slept, and Argos, the dog of Odysseus who recognised his master by scent after twenty years apart. A fitting emblem for a house that sees smell as the most powerful of the senses. The juices are blended and macerated in a laboratory in Nice, then produced in a private laboratory in Grasse. The result is a theatrical, generous style of perfumery, built on saffron, rum, leather, ambergris and sandalwood.

Argos perfumes at Sayhar

Triumph of Bacchus: the intoxication of Dionysian feasts, saffron, rum and white peach over a base of tobacco and vanilla.

Triumph of Bacchus Extrait: the same celebration as an extrait de parfum, denser, more ambery and longer-lasting.

Birth of Venus: Botticelli’s Venus rising from the waves, peach and orange blossom drifting into amber and vetiver.

Adonis Awakens: the awakening of Adonis, pink pepper, Bulgarian rose and raspberry on creamy sandalwood.

Bacio Immortale: the eternal kiss of Eros and Psyche, violet and raspberry over smoky oud and leather.

Fall of Phaeton: the fall of the son of Helios, a sun-scorched leather softened with tonka, vanilla and musk.

Neptune’s Trident: the power of the ocean, lavender, cardamom and green tea over salty ambergris.

Which Argos perfume should you choose?

For a spicy, ambery trail that never goes unnoticed, Triumph of Bacchus, or its Extrait for even more staying power. For a luminous floral, Birth of Venus or Adonis Awakens. For leather and dark woods, Bacio Immortale or Fall of Phaeton. For marine freshness, Neptune’s Trident. Still unsure? The Scent Matchmaker will guide you in a few questions.

Discover Argos perfumes in Paris

The entire Argos collection is waiting for you at Sayhar, 27 rue de Marignan, in the 8th arrondissement, a few steps from the Champs-Élysées. Our team will take you from one myth to the next to find the legend that suits you.