The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Bouquet de Joie arrived in 2024 as part of Être's Classic Collection. Lygia created the fragrance, and its listed notes pair blackcurrant bud absolute and raspberry with peony, violet, vetiver, and ambergris. Fruit brings brightness to the composition, while the florals and woody base notes add their own character. The result is a fragrance built around a varied note list, moving between fruit, flowers, earth, and mineral facets without settling into a single mood.
Bouquet de Joie brings together blackcurrant bud absolute, raspberry, peony, violet, vetiver, and ambergris. The opening pairs the sharper character of blackcurrant bud absolute with raspberry's sweeter fruit profile. Peony and violet introduce contrasting floral textures, adding body and a soft powderiness alongside the fruit. In the base, vetiver contributes an earthy, woody quality while ambergris adds warmth and a mineral dimension. Together, the listed notes create a composition that balances bright fruit, rounded florals, dry roots, and warm skin-like facets.
The evolution
The fragrance opens with blackcurrant bud absolute and raspberry, establishing a combination of sharp fruit and sweetness. Peony and violet join the composition with fuller floral character, balancing the brighter fruit notes with soft petal and powder nuances. As the fragrance develops, the florals and fruit gradually give way to the base notes. Vetiver contributes dry, earthy facets, while ambergris adds warmth and a mineral character. The overall scent moves between fresh fruit, soft flowers, rooted earth, and subtle warmth, creating a composition that reveals several dimensions as it wears on the skin.
Cultural impact
Bouquet de Joie arrived in 2024 as part of Être's Classic Collection. Lygia composed the fragrance, pairing blackcurrant bud absolute and raspberry with peony, violet, vetiver, and ambergris. Its combination of fruit, flowers, woody notes, and mineral facets reflects a varied approach to perfumery. The composition invites appreciation for contrasts within the note list: bright and sweet fruit alongside soft florals, with vetiver and ambergris adding deeper layers to the overall scent.
The House
ÊtreÊtre is a fragrance house operating at the intersection of Indonesian and French olfactory traditions. The brand explores the sensory landscapes of both countries, seeking to capture distinctive elements from each and identify where they converge. Its catalog spans multiple years, including releases such as Bouquet de Joie (2024), Force d'Âme (2022), For The Memories Of (2023), Angélique (2024), Volcanique (2022), A Place We Call Home (2023), Tout Feu Tout Flamme (2023), Libre d'Esprit (2022), and Fleur de Chance (2024). The house draws its name from the French word for "being" or "to be," reflecting an approach centered on presence, memory, and sensory experience.
The Creator
LygiaLygia's approach balances classical discipline with an unmistakably personal sensibility. Her technical foundation shows in the clarity of her constructions, the way each layer has room to breathe without disappearing into abstraction.
