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Elise Benat was born and raised in the Mediterranean, South of France. She still remembers with admiration the aromas of maquis, myrtle and salt. As a teenager, Elise Benat traveled to exotic corners of the planet and this was to later impact on her future work and lead to the creation of the most delicate and surprising aromas.
    When she attended her first smell training course, while studying chemistry, it was a real eye-opener for her. From that moment, the determined young lady firmly decided on her future. Her dream came true when she joined the Firmenich team. Elise Benat likes reading. She also finds inspiration in art. She enjoys the emotions she get when she succeeds in translating words into aromas.

Riviera. A serene summer night, where the sea gently whispers as a light breeze caresses its surface, composing a quiet symphony of waves. The full moon rises majestically, illuminating the deep blue sky and tracing a silver path upon the water, reflecting a soft, ethereal glow. The air is infused with the fresh, crisp breath of the night, carrying the invigorating coolness of coastal winds and pierced by sparkling splashes of moonlight. Mediterranean warmth lingers in the air — a blend of aromatic herbs, citrus groves, and the salty moisture of the sea. This is the atmosphere captured in MOONGLADE, a fragrance that invites you into a dreamlike embrace, evoking the tranquil mystery of a moonlit seascape.

From the first spray, MOONGLADE opens with a radiant accord of orange, lemon, rose, galbanum, cassis and bergamot — bright, zesty, and green, like a fresh breeze over coastal gardens at dusk. In the heart, the fragrance deepens into a soft, creamy harmony where magnolia, coconut, peach, anise, nutmeg and lavender entwine, creating a warm and sensual interplay of floral and gourmand notes. As the scent settles, it unveils its base: the earthy elegance of patchouly, the enveloping softness of musk and amber, the smooth sweetness of vanilla, the dry warmth of sandalwood, and the green freshness of moss. Together they form a trail that is sophisticated, comforting, and mysteriously alluring.

MOONGLADE is a composition by Chris Maurice, the celebrated Spanish perfumer, who skillfully captured the delicate poetry of a full-moon night by the sea. The fragrance holds you in a serene embrace — enchanting, calming, and deeply atmospheric — perfect for those seeking an olfactory journey where nature’s beauty and Mediterranean serenity meet under the moonlight.