Rubaiyat.

Rubaiyat draws its name from the famed Persian quatrains of Omar Khayyam, a nod to the poet’s love of wine and contemplation. Anatole Lebreton, the house’s founder, wanted a scent that echoed that literary spirit while staying true to his Provençal roots. Launched in 2025, the fragrance pairs Turkish rose with cardamom, echoing the garden‑to‑table ethos of Anatole Lebreton’s “parfums de liberté.” The blend was conceived as a modern ode to the timeless dialogue between rose and spice, a quiet story that invites the wearer to wander through memory and imagination.

What makes Rubaiyat stand out is the inclusion of wine lees, a white cognac essential oil distilled from the sediment of fermented grapes. This rare ingredient adds a salty, almost mineral edge that sits beside pepper’s bite and raspberry’s fruitiness. The Turkish rose, harvested from the Anatolian hills, provides a deep, velvety floral heart, while cashmeran and ethyl maltol in the base give a warm, sweet‑amber finish that feels both grounded and delicate.

The opening bursts with Turkish rose’s lush petals, instantly brightened by crisp cardamom and a whisper of wine lees that feels like a glass of chilled cognac on a summer night. Within ten minutes the rose softens, yielding to a peppery raspberry fizz that tingles the senses, while the wine lees linger, adding a subtle saline sheen. As the heart settles, myrrh emerges, lending a resinous, slightly medicinal depth that balances the earlier sweetness. By the hour mark, cashmeran’s woody warmth and ethyl maltol’s caramel‑soft sweetness dominate, creating a comforting amber veil. The drydown persists for six to eight hours, leaving a faint, sweet‑spiced trail that fades gracefully without overwhelming the skin.

Rubaiyat’s literary nod to the Persian poet Omar Khayyam has sparked conversation among niche‑fragrance enthusiasts, positioning it as a scent for those who appreciate poetry as much as perfume. Its unusual wine‑lees accord often appears in forums as a point of intrigue, drawing collectors who seek a fragrance that feels both scholarly and sensually daring.