Indigo

Inspiration

Some garments become more personal with time. A favourite pair of jeans adapts to its wearer, collecting memories and developing character with every adventure. INDIGO Extract is an olfactory tribute to this timeless icon. Inspired by the origins of indigo denim from the French city of Nîmes, Andrea Maack transforms the texture, spirit and unmistakable identity of worn denim into an innovative Extrait de Parfum. Modern, artistic and effortlessly wearable, it captures the beauty of everyday objects through the language of fragrance.

The fragrance opens with an unexpected combination of an asphalt accord and an exclusive denim accord. The mineral character of asphalt evokes the energy of the modern city, while the realistic denim accord recreates the familiar scent of well-loved blue jeans. Together they create a strikingly original opening that feels contemporary, minimalist and unmistakably distinctive.

At the heart, lavender and orris bring elegance and balance to the composition. Lavender introduces aromatic freshness, while orris adds its signature creamy, powdery refinement. Their contrast softens the urban opening, creating a sophisticated transition that feels comforting, luxurious and quietly elegant.

The fragrance settles into a smooth base of sandalwood and soft musk. Creamy sandalwood provides warmth and depth, while soft musk wraps the composition around the skin like perfectly worn denim. Created by Céline Barel, INDIGO Extract is a remarkable interpretation of texture and material, combining contemporary minimalism with artistic perfumery in a fragrance unlike any other.

Fragrance Family

Woody, Aromatic

Perfumer

Céline Barel

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Asphalt Accord, Denim Accord

Heart Notes

Lavender, Orris

Base Notes

Sandalwood, Soft Musk

Fragrance Development

INDIGO Extract opens with an innovative blend of mineral asphalt and realistic denim before lavender and orris reveal a refined, powdery heart. Sandalwood and soft musk gradually create a warm, skin-like base that offers remarkable comfort, elegance and exceptional longevity.

What makes this fragrance special?

INDIGO Extract is one of the very first fragrances to translate the texture and scent of denim into perfume with such realism. The innovative denim accord, paired with asphalt, powdery orris and creamy sandalwood, creates a composition that feels both artistic and effortlessly wearable. Modern, minimalist and highly original, it offers a completely unique interpretation of contemporary niche perfumery.

What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance

INDIGO Extract surprised us from the very first spray. The denim accord is remarkably realistic, bringing an unexpected yet instantly familiar character to the fragrance. Orris and sandalwood soften the composition beautifully, while the musk creates a comforting second-skin effect. Sophisticated, contemporary and genuinely different, this is a fragrance for those who appreciate artistic perfumery with originality and refinement.