Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg

Fragrance Story

Parti Pris by Terry de Gunzburg is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Parti Pris was launched in 2012. Parti Pris was created by Jacques Fleury, Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison, Karine Vinchon Spehner and Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Turkish Rose; base notes are Tolu Balsam, Vanilla, Tobacco, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Incense.

Composition Profile

amber 100%
sweet 85%
woody 70%
white floral 60%
powdery 50%
yellow floral 40%
tuberose 35%
balsamic 30%
warm spicy 25%
vanilla 20%

About the Perfumer

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison

Arthur Le Tourneur d'Ison is a French perfumer trained at Givaudan's prestigious school, where he developed a refined approach to composition. His style balances luminous, gourmand accords with darker, mineral undertones, creating contrasts that feel both elegant and unexpected. For Terry de Gunzburg, he crafted the lush, fruity-spiced Flagrant Delice, the smoky, metallic Ombre Mercure, and the powdery-woody Parti Pris, each showcasing his ability to weave texture and depth. His work continues to influence contemporary niche perfumery through its sophisticated, narrative-driven blends.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Tuberose Tuberose
Turkish Rose Turkish Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Vanilla Vanilla
Tobacco Tobacco
Labdanum Labdanum
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Vetiver Vetiver
Incense Incense

Character Profile

Parti Pris Terry De Gunzburg is Ideal For

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