A city is never told as well as once you have left it. Maison Rihla, a Parisian perfume house, bottles what remains of a journey: a light, a warmth, a scent that comes back without warning. Its first extrait, Sillage de Marrakech, is available to try at Sayhar, niche perfume boutique in Paris 8th, at 27 rue de Marignan, or to order online.
About Maison Rihla
In Arabic, a rihla is a travel narrative, written on returning home, from memory. The house has made this its method: not describing a place as you visit it, but capturing the imprint it leaves. Each creation is a unisex extrait de parfum, made in France, composed by perfumers chosen for each destination under a very precise creative direction. For Sillage de Marrakech, Chris Maurice and Laura Santander worked for nearly two years.
The Maison Rihla perfume available at Sayhar
Sillage de Marrakech: the end of the day when the light turns the walls red, a cool patio where citrus hangs in the air, the souks as night falls. Pomegranate, raspberry and pink pepper in the top notes; neroli, ylang-ylang, rose and ambergris in the heart; vanilla, benzoin and tonka bean in the base. A generous fruity amber that announces itself with character, then softens on the skin.
Who is Sillage de Marrakech for?
For anyone who loves fruity ambers with real longevity and sillage, and who would rather wear a fragrance that gets noticed than one that blends in. Unisex extrait de parfum, in a 100 ml bottle.
Where to try Maison Rihla perfume in Paris
At our Sayhar boutique, 27 rue de Marignan, Paris 8th, a short walk from the Champs-Élysées, where the team will let you try Sillage de Marrakech on your skin. Torn between this and other creations? The Scent Matchmaker guides you through a few questions.