B683
Picture a pencil shaving, sharpened in a library. That is the first ten seconds of Marc-Antoine Barrois B683.
Released
2016
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Nose
House from
France
Retail
$300 / 100ml
Rated
4.14/5
How it moves
You meet saffron, black pepper, nutmeg and red chilli pepper at the door. Underneath, violet leaf, amber, labdanum and musk settle in and take over. The base is Ambroxan, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss. That is the bit on your scarf the next morning.
What wearers say
4.14 out of 5 across 5,700 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- An elegant, spicy amber-woody praised as sophisticated and versatile with a magnetic saffron opening.
- Longevity is good though performance is called moderate, prompting some to carry a decant.
- Frequently recommended as a refined masculine signature rather than an attention-screaming powerhouse.
Who made it
Quentin Bisch composed it in 2016, for Marc-Antoine Barrois in France. Marc-Antoine Barrois's debut B683 (2016), named for a couturier's fabric reference, is a Quentin Bisch woody-spicy amber that launched the house's cult following.
Wear it for less
There are 3 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $50 — $250 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Marc-Antoine Barrois B683?
- We list 3 bottles built to smell like it, including Masa by Lattafa, DUA B683 by The Dua Brand and VI 8 by Perfume Parlour.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Marc-Antoine Barrois B683?
- Masa by Lattafa, at $50 for 100ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 is listed at $300 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $50 to $146.
- Who made Marc-Antoine Barrois B683?
- It was composed by Quentin Bisch, released in 2016 for Marc-Antoine Barrois.