The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Égérie 98 grew from an intimate memory: Neil Jacquet's first encounter with fragrance through the scent worn by his father. That personal association became the starting point for a contemporary reading of dandy fragrance, refined but no longer tied to one historical uniform. Launched in 2026 and composed by Sidonie Lancesseur, it treats elegance as something alive. Mandarin and pink pepper bring a vivid first impression, while iris, vetiver, and orris form a composed center with powder, earth, and cool violet tones. The result is less costume than code, a fragrance that understands polish can have nerve.
The composition's character comes from its contrasts. Mandarin supplies brightness, but pink pepper prevents that brightness from becoming innocent. Iris and orris bring a cool, powdery elegance, while vetiver gives the floral-powdery heart a dry, earthy edge. Then suede and musk make the whole thing feel tactile, close to skin, and a little less polished than the name suggests. It is the fragrance equivalent of a neat collar worn with just enough attitude to make the tailoring feel lived in.
The evolution
The first impression is quick and articulate: mandarin lifts the air, while pink pepper puts a clean, slightly nervous heat beside it. That brightness gives way to iris, orris, and vetiver, where the fragrance becomes cooler, powderier, and more introspective. The middle isn't floral in a decorative way. It feels like violet, dust, and damp earth held in a glove. As the composition settles, suede replaces the opening's brightness with a supple, tactile finish. Musk then softens everything, leaving a smooth trail rather than a loud one. By the later hours, the opening citrus and pepper are no longer the point. The lasting impression is elegant skin, muted earth, and suede, with just enough synthetic sparkle to keep the drydown from becoming too familiar.
Cultural impact
Égérie 98 is a fragrance for personal reflection, with an elegant character that invites a closer look. Its composition suggests an intimate register, balancing freshness with warmth and leaving room for the wearer to experience it as a personal expression.
The House
Neil JacquetNeil Jacquet Paris is an independent Parisian fragrance house that translates wanderlust into wearable art. Founded by Neil Jacquet, the house emerged from a singular conviction: that perfume should capture not just a place, but the feeling of arriving there. Each composition begins with real journeys, real landscapes, real light.
The Creator
Sidonie LancesseurLancesseur's signature leans toward warm, woody compositions with spicy and amber accents. She frequently incorporates cedarwood, musk, rose, pink pepper, cardamom and patchouli, building fragrances that feel both grounded and sophisticated.
