Celestial

Celestial is not a fragrance that plays it safe. From the very first spray, it’s bold, fresh, and metallic. Almost cold. It makes itself known instantly, like walking into a room with steel walls and chilled air. It’s not subtle, and it’s definitely not soft. That opening hits hard. A few of my female friends smelled it on me just after application and described it as clean and strong, though most mentioned the metallic note being a bit much. I get it. It’s not the kind of opening that eases you in. it’s sharp, ozonic, with a hint of citrus and spice underneath. But that intensity has a purpose. It’s part of what gives this scent its lasting power and reach. After a few hours, around three to four. The harshness fades. What’s left is something smooth, slightly musky, with a soft, almost fruity character that wasn’t obvious at first. That’s when the same friends who were unsure about the opening started leaning in, saying it smelled addictive and comforting. The transformation is noticeable, and it’s what makes this fragrance so interesting. Performance varies depending on how much you spray. I usually go for four to five sprays after showering and moisturizing, and on my skin, I get anywhere from 7 hours on a bad day to 10 on a good one. Projection sits around a meter for most of that time, and I’ve had moments where people noticed it from as far as 7 meters away. For a clean, fresh fragrance, that’s impressive. I wouldn't recommend this as a blind buy, though. Looking at other reviews, it’s clear that most of the negative feedback comes from people who judged it too early. If you're sensitive to sharp openings or only care about the first 10 minutes of a scent, this probably isn’t for you. But if you're willing to let it unfold, Celestial rewards you. It's clean without being generic, modern without being synthetic, and unique without trying too hard. It doesn’t smell like anything else on my shelf, and that’s exactly why it’s staying there.

* Very unique hybrid leather/"blue freshie" fragrance * Interesting blend of fresh, saline, spice, leather, floral and oud aromas * Has a rare "metallic" note found in few fragrances (think Jaguar Classic Black) * Strong performer * Great for leather fragrance lovers * Great for all occasions and all seasons * Good for those who prefer drier fragrances * Cool presentation * Good QPR value * Not good for younger users who prefer the fresh and sweet fragrance DNA * Leather and oud notes may throw off "blue freshie" lovers * Not unisex * Oud and leather combo will be very polarizing for some noses Paris Corner Emir Celestial is a purported clone of Marc Antoine Barrois' Ganymede, a niche fragrance hit. Having no exposure to it, I can only judge Celestial on its own merits. It's a very unique take on the standard leather fragrance, actually being a hybrid between a leather and a "blue freshie." It 's an interesting and well-balanced blend of fresh, saline, spice, leather, flora and oud aromas. It has a metallic note to it that is very rare and I have onlyh experienced in Jaguar Classic Black. This is great for leather fragrance lovers. For everyone else, the combination of leather and oud could be polarizing and incongruous with the "blue freshie" notes. This is surprisingly versatile, good for all occasions and all seasons. Note, however, that it is not unisex and not good for younger users who prefer the sweet and fresh DNA in their fragrances. Performance is good, the bottle is cool, and the quality is very high in relation to the price making this a very good QPR value. Highly recommended, especially for leather fragrance lovers.

The more you wear this the better it gets. You will hear absolutely silly descriptions of what this smells like online and by the end of this review I'm going to be no different but no! Try this and walk around a store for 15-20 minutes if you can. This is unique, it's minimalistic in the best of ways. It's a sweet, almost powdery violet leaf that is piercing through a spicy mineral water. I absolutely get the waterfall reference. For most people no notes are For most people no notes are really going to stick out unless you're familiar with immortelle. It's this pungent and makes the fragrance sparkle. The colors of the bottle and gold accents make a lot of sense. The violet leaf is far from the scent of gasoline in say Dior Fahrenheit or anything feminine like how when Roberto Cavalli Uomo used it. I went through half my bottle fast during the summer and I usually rotate between 30 fragrances, it was great for every day wear without much thought. There is something calming and relaxing about this, Age wise 25 - 30 minimum unless someone isn't into ultra sweet clubbing fragrances or after that next shower gel fragrance. I feel people with larger collections than mine will also appreciate this. If I was in high school again I'd reach for another fragrance. If it had to be a Quentin Bisch fragrance I'd pick similar to this Sel D'Issey EDT which he created in 2024. Performance wise - Go really heavy on the sprays with this. Fragrance World and Paris Corner fragrances you'll need 10-15 sprays minimum. I would much rather a boring bottle and packaging. It's the hype around these that sells them 95% of the time not the presentation.

If Ganymede is the avant-garde statement piece of a fragrance collection—bold, metallic, and polarizing—then Paris Corner Celestial Emir is its smoother, more approachable cousin with a better sense of balance. Celestial Emir takes inspiration from Ganymede but tones down the sharp, pungent quality that turns some people away from the original. Where Ganymede hits you with that intense mineral-leathery punch that lingers for hours, Celestial Emir is gentler on the nose. It opens with a similar aromatic structure, but it’s airier, rounder, and ultimately more wearable for daily use or for someone who prefers elegance over edge. Scent-wise, Celestial Emir smells better—yes, better. It’s like Ganymede with the volume dialed back and the harmony turned up. It keeps the essence of that celestial leather and salty mandarin but polishes the rough edges, giving it a cleaner, more refined aura. The trade-off is longevity. Celestial Emir doesn’t last as long—you’re looking at around 4–6 hours versus Ganymede’s 10+ hour beast-mode performance. But honestly? That’s a small price to pay for something that smells this good and doesn’t overpower a room. In short: ✔ Less pungent than Ganymede ✔ More pleasing to the nose ✔ Doesn’t last as long—but that might be a good thing depending on the setting Final Verdict: Celestial Emir is the better-smelling sibling of Ganymede—less aggressive, more inviting, and absolutely worth trying if Ganymede was just a little too much for you.

Just a heads-up: the bottle says Emir instead of Paris Corner, which might be a bit confusing. I picked up Celestial because I heard it’s an amazing Ganymede clone. Ganymede, in turn, is supposed to be very similar to Bois Impérial, which is pretty much my favorite fragrance right now. Both Ganymede and Bois Impérial were created by the same perfumer: Quentin Bisch. And I have to say, I absolutely love Celestial too. It probably still needs a few months to macerate and get a bit stronger, as I just got the bottle and that's usually how it goes with Middle Eastern fragrances. To my nose, Celestial is a bit less sparkling than Bois Impérial. It’s slightly flatter, which instantly makes it lean a bit more unisex. I read somewhere that it kind of smells like a fresh pair of sneakers, and damn, that's actually pretty spot on. It has that vibe of suede, plastic, and a slightly mineral, leathery touch. I’m really into it, even though the scent stays pretty linear. Celestial is definitely a solid addition to my collection. It’s one of those fragrances you can pretty much wear anytime, and for that price, it's an absolute no-brainer.

I've never smelled Ganymede, but I blind bought this. When it first hit me I said "woahhhh!" Lol It was very familiar and I recognized it. Was it similar to something in my collection? Maybe just some of the notes were shared? Regardless, it was invigorating, textile (suede), very premium and even a bit nostalgic. Hmmm... I sat there for just about 10 minutes, looking at my collection as I smelled it - trying to map which one it was. I finally thought it was CDG 2, but then it hit me! It wasn't a fragrance I owned. It smells JUST like a luxury shoe store. Yep. Maybe a bit more, but nothing less. A retail shoe store with bright, florescent white lights over walls and walls of suede shoes. Whether those lights are a warm or cool hue of white is up to you. Interestingly though, I haven't actually smelled this in a store recently. Maybe it was more common in the early 2000s. Overall, I really like it. I will always appreciate unique, well-performing fragrances. Especially those that cost ~$30 8/10

Of all the fragrances in my collection, this is the most interesting. Upon application, you get a sweet (yet dry), floral, mineral/metallic scent. The accord "ozonic," while I'm not 100% sure what that is, I'm thinking Celestial embodies it! Reminds me of a drier Silver Mountain Water (where SMW would be like a chardonnay compared to Celestial as a Pinot Grigio). Never strong or overpowering, this scent stays with you all day, an easy 8+ hours before becoming a skin scent. Dries down to the familiar Middle Eastern powdery oud later in the day (but more powder than oud). This is so pretty, and suitable for all seasons, times of day, and occasions. You might want to re-apply to freshen it up if you first put it on in the morning and were going out later that evening. Beautiful scent, 9/10. Would I buy again? Yes.

This is an exceptional, uplifting fragrance. The suede and mineral notes are still quite present but dialed back a bit compared to the original, which makes this one an easier everyday fragrance and a bit less “challenging”, while still maintaining that gorgeous, otherworldly Ganymede DNA. The drydown is amazing and the fragrance lasts a long time, projects nicely in an airy sort of way, as if you’re somewhere near water on a bright day just before a thunderstorm and you’re catching wafts of ozone, fresh rain hitting the sand and your sun-warmed new suede jacket, plus a hint of fresh flowers. Smells far away yet familiar, powerful yet comforting. 10/10

Tried both this and Masa and stallion, this one is by far the closest to ganymede. So ganymede lasts twice as long, has more spice, more metalic notes, more suede. This one is way more clean and floral, you can still clearly tell this is inspired by ganymede, but you can easily tell them apart. Lasts about 6 hours with solid silage and projection. Now, this is worth buying if you like ganymede, but please do not blind buy this you will not like it i am almost certain. If you have ganymede, or if you tried and liked the original, this one is a safe blind buy. Price is insane, 25$ Smell: 7.5/10 Performance: 7.5/10 Price: 10/10

Honestly this is one of the best clones that I own. Now it's not 100% accurate, it doesn't have the nuisances of the original (which is understandable since it's 1/10th the price), but it captures the main feel. This is less dense and more woody especially on the dry down. It's an airier take on the scent profile that actually makes it more versatile. Great longevity on my skin with around 8 hours. But it projects a lot less than the OG, it's more of a close scent bubble, but it's consistent for a long time and doesn't fade. Citrus, suede (wet concrete smell) and woody dry down. Worth the price.

Very nice and unique. First time I've actually been happy with a blind buy based on online reviews but this is unique enough that I would strongly recommend trying a sample first. It starts out with the mineral note mostly dominant with suede/leather emerging after the opening. The mineral note is hard to describe, but to me it is salty, metallic and stony. Very unique at a good price.

Totally agree with Kat97’s review below. Wonderful Ganymede clone (not a twist unlike Masa or Stallion): mandarin, suede, immortelle, plenty of mineral and ozonic notes. Everything is in the right place. Not so strong as the original but absolutely great to enjoy the profile. Thanks to it’s mildness Celestial is much easier to wear to any occasion. Highest recommendation.

Ok I have the original Ganymede. And let me tell you, this is 🔥🔥, awesome Scent. It's almost a 90-95% accurate Clone. Just maybe a little bit more of a mineral note. But in the Scent Profile and Projection, grab a hold of something or someone 😉. A must Buy so you don't use up the O.G.

Idk, it's weird, it's like a swimming pool but in a very good way. Imagine an inside pool filled with flowers or search ''flowers underwater'' on pinterest, this smell like that. The most odd smelling perfume I have but also the most complimented one, nothing bad to say about it 9/10

חיקוי של ganamyde, יש דיי הרבה כאלה אבל הוא טוב. תכלס מריח חייזרי ומינרלי רצח, אני אוהב אותו כי יש לו ביצועים ממש טובים עלי וקיבל י עליו מחמאות, אבל גם ירידות עליו כי הוא מריח כמו ברזל לחלק. יומיומי בנזונה ממליץ בחום למי שרוצה בושם קצת שונה. 7/10

Just got it sprayed on me, instantly got a compliment so projection was really good in the first hours.It Requires a certain taste,its not for everyone.Performance above average, i got it for 8 bucks.

I loved this one, but last two bottles I bought smelled like old grease 5 minutes after the spray. Does anyone experienced that? I have been waiting for month or two to macerate, no effect.

What can I say, You get a 95% accurate copy of ganymede and a prettier bottle for x10 less amount of money, And i adore the smell aswell! New signature scent. 9/10

To my nose this is a 1 to 1 ganymede clone. I bought a sample of ganymede and a bottle of this and i cant tell the difference

A shadow version of the legendary Ganymede. On it's own it's a very good perfume, but compare to the original it's nothing

Medicinal smell. Still wearing with layering with other perfumes.

Very close to OG and long lasting perfume. Very Good.

Bought this one out of curiosity, to put into the test with O. G. This gets close, as many mentioned 90% match with Gany is there, that characteristic smell is present, so you pay premium for that extra, one might say details and longevity for sure make a difference here. You can feel the difference as this clone might seem bit more leathery(?) and little bit more synthetic, but thats very subtle. Gany to me has bit more freshness and that harsh but pleasant premium feel in form of some citrus(?), maybe more balanced. To my nose Gany is rather linear, unlike some roja parfumes that evolve with time and get "there". Anyway happy with purchase and gonna use.

Not a perfect clone, but easily in the wheel house of the inspiration. I always find negative posts from the fragrance elite who believe “money” equals superior you silly peasants. Today I am rocking Nautica Voyage, it’s great and cost nothing? This is a bizarre mineral scent, I like the hospital hallway reference below. I get some citrus in the opening, and a fair bit of suede. I have honestly had very surprising positive feedback when wearing this. I find it to be subtle, but apparently it is not, as people approach me asking what it is I am wearing. For the price, low risk, and a safe way to see if you like the more expensive profile.

This is awesome. Rarely have I come across a dupe or clone that makes me consider splurging on the OG. This opens in a sterile fashion but is such an enjoyable woody drydown (light and airy). The DNA for this makes me want to explore Ganymede to see if it is worth the extra costs. For less that $30 this makes me happy. Will spending almost 10 times that, really make a difference? I certainly want to know. Not close to a brick and motor where I can sample. So will need to order a sample. May take some time. For now, this works. This is fun and I like it. I recommend giving it a shot. Safe for daily wear in any environment.

As a collector who has both perfumes; I think that when this perfume is compared to Ganymede, it is difficult for a normal user to distinguish the difference between the two in the air. It can be called a more liked version of Ganymede, which is more floral and does not have a dominant leather note. In terms of longevity, it loses its effect after 6-7 hours even if you spray it too much and apply it on your clothes. When you consider the price difference, this is acceptable and I think it is the best alternative for those who want to experience Ganymede.

This feels like a flanker of Ganymede. They smell very similar but not the same. Ganymede is darker/deeper, more complex and has the Mandarin more pronounced. Celestial is lighter and more flowery. The mineral-woody DNA is the same though. If you like Ganymede this gets you 80% there. I would even say that a lot of people will like this more than the OG since it's lighter and more uplifting. Performance is also solid with 8+ hours and the bottle design is beautiful.

I like Emir Celestial as a Universal everyday scent. Celestial is good for Tshirt and shorts to a dressy evening out. The scent is very inoffensive and long -lasting good for weather conditions i got to try it in so far. Considering it’s a clone of a 300 dollar fragrance i like that it punches above its price point. I like that i can enjoy such a scent on a budget. If i could afford Ganymede I definitely would buy it after enjoying Celestial!

90% Close to OG...It is a pleasant scent it just lacks staying power and sillage...It is worth, even if u overspray. :D Good to own if u want that dna but dont wana give 200E. If u love it save up After cuple of days testing it ws OG I can say that Celestial is more leathery (darker heavier).The Og is little more summer oriented then this.Performance on Celestial is impressive. Not falling behind by much from OG.

You know, for a $35 AUD bottle of juice, this isn’t too bad at all. If you like the Ganymede / Bois Imperial DNA, that is. It’s not as refined or as classy as Ganymede, and nor should it be for the price difference. This smells fruitier in the beginning, but it dries down to around 80-85% close. If you’re on a budget and you like the aquatic, breezy, woody style, this is good enough. 8/10.

I like it. It is different. Great for almost year round. I would say safe scent. Could be signature scent. I have no experience in Ganymede so can not say how close it gets to original scent. Mineral notes and lot's of flower notes is what I get mainly. Slightly masculine, but could be worn as unisex.

Just got it, when you smell it on skin it smells a bit dusty, reminds me of fresh printed newspapers from the old days.It also reminds of freshly washed leather which has traces of a nice fabric softener which i like.I quite like this scent, smells great in the air and is unique.

Smells like ink to me. Definitely in a category of its own. Avant garde and ultra-niche in profile. Pushing to the outer edges of my comfort zone, but I like that it’s unusual. Not an everyday wear, but fun to spend a day with it from time to time.

Performance and compliment monster. Really, really like this. Very unique as well. Side by side with Ganymede, it’s just slightly less spicy and rich. In the air, I can’t pick out a difference

Very special fragnance with a unique smell. Mineral notes are clear. For the price this is a nobrainer to have in your arsenal since its so special. This is works in most seasons.

Edit required. This was released much earlier. 2022 from what I recall and can find. Anyone able to confirm if it’s a solid clone for Ganymede? Lots of mixed reviews. Cheers.

Yes, it really reminds Ganymede, but notes you probably love in Ganymede are much weaker here. For me it is unfortunally.

Fresh printed newspaper from the old days...YES, and hilarious at the same time.

To be honest, you get what you pay for. This fragrance definitely has a direct connection to how it smells with Ganymede; however, it lacks the x-factor that makes the original an experience. The performance is also very weak (silage and longevity). For the price, you do get a nice modern take on a mineral/floral/space age vibe. However, invest in yourself and buy the original as it will not only elevate your scent but your presence. It’s like ordering a banana split and just getting the vanilla ice cream. Remember, your scent makes an impression before you even say “hello”. At the end, do you... just remember that you are a super star and should not settle for less.

I bought this for my boyfriend a few weeks ago as a congrats to finishing the school year. I hadn’t expected what a unique profile it would have, and I mistakenly assumed it would be an average summer, citrus heavy, fresh cologne. Celestial is, of course, hardly average. I think the culprit is the metallic notes. They seem harsh to me, and I’m wondering if it’s worthwhile to try macerating the bottle? Does the sharpness soften up? I feel bad because my bf loves it, but I think he’s not wearing it as much bc he can tell that I don’t care for it as much as I thought I did on first spray.

very interesting and unique scent profile. It smells aquatic, but in a plastic/nylon way — like the scent you get when you’re drinking bottled water. It could honestly be the smell of a plastic water dispenser. It’s hard to describe, but it’s basically water + plastic material. Weird but definitely different and unique 4/10

Right out of the box I'm smelling the citrus, imortelle and violet. I don't detect any of the ozonic, mineralic notes yet but will let it macerate for a bit and come back to it and see where it lands. I really love the scent but it's not the unique thing I was expecting.

For sure it's "Ganymedish" type of scent. There's unfortunatelly missing mandarine note, i can't smell it. The most dominant note on my skin is soap, which is not my favourite. I'll leave it for some months in closet, maybe it transforms into something special.

Very metallic with some leather/wood,weird fragrance honestly, cheap but I would pass if I were you

At First I don't give high hopes after the first sniff. I blind buy this perfume after it uniqueness in reviews. My first impression; it is ultra synthetic. Then; It only started to make sense when I put my shirt on hanger and spray the perfume on. You know what; by hanging the shirt on a hanger and having that aroma eminating from it. Somewhat I feel like smelling Laundry on a Clothesline bask in Sun Ray. Of course the smell doesn't change. It only my mind affecting my senses. Also Cotton on the Iron Board. Somewhat that's the the smell I got when I'm ironing as a child. And today I wore it for cycling in the sun. Whoa revelations; finally I understand what it's all about. Do I like it. No. Is it unique. Yes. Its is very linear. My shirt constantly smells Sun Rays while I'm on the saddle. Somewhat gives me the vibes that I already gone cycling all day long. Which is not It definitely gives you funny feeling. I would give this perfume a new name: RA the God of Sun. Please guys. Don't be that serious when wearing something or perfume. Sadly I don't get any leather; the reason why I am buying this perfume.

This might be the most perfectly neutral scent I've ever smelled. It smells neither good nor bad. It's not very noticeable. It's just... there. It's like wearing the scent of cardboard.

I have experienced very poor performance on this one. Relegating it to a bathroom spray. 👎🏼

Smell like rubber to me, can't stand the smell

Everybody here saying this is even slightly good, is fucking crazy! Nobody, wants to walk around wearing bleach sanitised corridor from a hospital. I mean NOBODY! This is just BAD! Bad as awful bad! The rating should be 2.99. It blows my mind that somebody will create this and will say, “yeah, this it. Let’s sell it as Ganymede dupe!” Absolute BS!!! And its overpriced! (It cost like $25!)

Ask yourself: do you experience life through your own lens—or through the lens of brands, status, and what the "snobs" approve of? Is your obsession with prestige just a mask—something to hide behind because you're afraid to live and express your true, authentic self? Fragrance should be a reflection of you, not a performance for others. Let me tell you a story from one summer evening in the city. A friend of mine walked in wearing a scent that immediately struck me as familiar. I kept wondering—is that Tom Ford Grey Vetiver? Maybe Byredo Bal d’Afrique? I asked him straight up. He pulled out his iPhone and showed me: Ganymede Extrait by Marc-Antoine Barrois. He told me his mom is a total fragrance freak and gifted it to him for his birthday. I thought—wow. I always respect people who aren't afraid to spend money on art. Because let’s face it, fragrance is art, and I know many of us here would agree. Fast-forward about six months. I find myself in a small boutique full of Middle Eastern perfumes—essentially clones—and I'm sampling one after another. Then I stumble across Celestial by Paris Corner, and it immediately grabs me. I snap a pic with my iPhone so I can look it up later on Fragrantica and read in peace. Back home, the tester strip still smells incredible even after half a day. It reminds me of a variation of Montale Soleil de Capri—a scent I didn’t buy at the time, mostly because of the price and its weak performance. Back to Celestial. I gave it a few days to decide, but life got busy and I forgot about it. Two months later, I suddenly remember it again. After some back and forth, I finally order a bottle. It arrives. I spray it. And my first reaction is—wow. I instantly start considering buying a backup while the price is still friendly. So... let’s talk about the scent. Imagine you take a big bucket of water and mix in Montale Soleil de Capri, Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, Byredo Bal d’Afrique, and the original Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for women. Now imagine you soak a crisp white shirt in that mixture. Then hang it to dry on a sunny summer day. Once it’s fully dried, you iron it—perfectly. That, in a nutshell, is Celestial. It’s joyful, it’s sunlit. You can feel the warm rays, a slight metallic tinge like a hot iron, the fruity brightness of Soleil de Capri and Light Blue, the masculine clean vibe of Grey Vetiver, and the intriguing twist of Bal d’Afrique. Altogether, it gives you something bright, breezy, clean—almost like a luxurious fabric softener, but with character. Nothing more, nothing less. Just a genuinely interesting scent that may fill a certain gap in your collection you didn’t know was there. As for me? I think it’s fantastic.