Created by acclaimed contemporary artist Manuel Mathieu, this fragrance collection embodies his mastery of emotion, colour and form. Each scent is an intricate composition – a rare fusion of artistic vision and olfactory elegance.
ABOUT MANUEL MATHIEU
Manuel Mathieu is an artist deeply rooted in his personal and collective history. His artistic practice ranges from abstract painting to cinema and now perfumery. With his fragrances, he offers a sensory extension of his work, where memory, form, emotion, and storytelling come together.
He collaborated on his inaugural collection with VP perfumer at IFF in Paris Juliette Karagueuzoglou, who boasts a rich history of partnerships with renowned brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giorgio Armani. Both were united by a shared ethos: revealing their inner selves to share personal stories that impact others.
Manuel Mathieu realized the design of the bottle was just as important as the scent within. Mathieu creates ceramics in his art practice, and began to conceptualize the bottle in his ceramic studio. To him, shaping clay is molding the earth, physically and spiritually. Through his process, he searched for something that felt familiar, with tension and moments of disruption.
The chosen design stands on its own as a sculpture, a shape similar to a mountain. Haiti, Manuel Mathieu’s homeland, means “land of high mountains” in the indigenous Taíno language. The bottle pays homage to the land while creating its own mythical mountain, reflecting Mathieu’s origin story, and the artist himself.
THE COLLECTION
Île Noire EDP MANUEL MATHIEU PARFUMS
A beacon for land and sea. Île Noire takes us on a mysterious and transformative exploration of Haitian memories, history and spirituality.
Eccco EDP MANUEL MATHIEU PARFUMS
A new beginning, and the scents and emotions that accompany it. The journey of a flower from seed to smoke, then back to seed again—evoking themes of rebirth and renewal.
Dsire EDP MANUEL MATHIEU PARFUMS
Unrestrained pleasure: Dsire is the first breath of a magnetic world. A bewitching portrait of seduction, desire and intimacy, and the daydreams that follow.
Archipel Discovery Set 3x5ml MANUEL MATHIEU PARFUMS
Uncover Archipel: a trio of perfumes created by Manuel Mathieu, designed to stand alone and complement each other. This discovery set is your invitation to explore and define your signature scent.
Get to know Manuel Mathieu, creator of the eponymous fragrance brand.
Manuel Mathieu was born in October 1986 in Port-au-Prince, Haïti. He emigrated to Montreal at the age of 19 to live with his grandmother.
In 2016, he completed his Masters in Fine Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
His Artistic Journey
His work explores major themes: historical violence, erasure, spiritual heritage, nature, memory, and resilience, particularly in relation to Haitian history and diasporic identity.
He crafts an abstract visual language where figurative and abstract elements blend to create emotional and vibrational experiences.
Exhibitions & Collections
His artwork has been exhibited in prestigious institutions including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in Toronto, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the Grand Palais in Paris, and the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.
His works are part of public and private collections such as Hydro-Québec, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the National Gallery of Canada, the Rubell Collection, and JP Morgan.
Recent Project & Fragrance
In 2023–2024, he expanded his mediums to include video and cinema, notably with his film installation Pendulum, which was acclaimed at the International Film Festival on Art (winning the award for best short film in 2023).
In 2025, he launched his perfume brand, “Chapter 1,” featuring three unisex fragrances (Dsire, Île noire, and ECCCO) created in collaboration with perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou (IFF). The handcrafted ceramic bottles echo Haitian landscapes, particularly mountains (high mountain islands), and highlight the convergence between visual art, emotion, and memory.
Manuel Mathieu is an artist deeply rooted in his personal and collective history. His artistic practice ranges from abstract painting to cinema and now perfumery. With his perfumes, he offers a sensory extension of his work, where memory, form, emotion, and storytelling come together, and we are very proud to offer them at Etiket, in store and online at Etiket.ca.
Simplicity. Sustainable natural ingredients. Accessible pricing. Total creative freedom.
With these values, Essential Parfums is revolutionizing fine fragrance. Tapping the best perfumers in the world to create refined signatures from a handful of precious natural materials, each perfume is a new classic of its genre.
Easy to wear, addictive to layer, and available in full-sized flacons and convenient travel sizes, Essential Parfums is an essential part of any fragrance wardrobe.
THE BESTSELLERS
BOIS IMPÉRIAL Essential Parfums
A transparent cloud of molecular woods and verdant spices, magically spun from the addictive, upcycled Akigalawood.
Another global sensation by perfumer-of-the-moment Quentin Bisch (Ganymede, Hibiscus Mahajad, Delina). Also available in an ultra-luxe Parfum Extrait version.
NICE BERGAMOTE Essential Parfums
Natural Calabrian bergamot peel glows like summer sun, enriched with sustainable ylang ylang from the Comoros and tonka bean from Venezuela.
The perfect unisex fragrance for warm weather, Nice Bergamote is composed by Antoine Maisondieu, a veteran nose known for his talent with natural materials.
THE STAFF FAVOURITE
ROSE MAGNETIC Essential Parfums
This ultimate modern rose has two extractions of Turkish rose at its heart: a rich absolute sings in dewy harmony with an oil upcycled from rosewater production. Both materials are sourced from the world’s best supplier of natural materials, LMR.
Pioneering IFF perfumer Sophie Labbé sets these olfactory jewels within a contemporary halo of lychee, cedar and musk.
THE DISCOVERY SET
THE DISCOVERY SET Essential Parfums
Explore the entire Essential Parfums collection, and discover each perfumer’s essential take on their classic ingredient.
Founded in 2019, Atelier Materi is a niche perfumery from France’s Brittany region. Their creations balance easy elegance with the bold, thrilling textures of top shelf natural ingredients. Each embodies ‘quiet luxury’ in the most contemporary sense; once you try them, your palette may never be the same!
Read on to discover what’s new, or explore the entire collection below.
THE BESTSELLER
CACAO PORCELANA Atelier Materi
Heirloom “white” cacao anchors this wildly complex gourmand. Sensual, toasty, and blissful.
Includes notes of white cacao, rum, tobacco, sandalwood, and tonka.
THE SPRING FAVOURITE
NARCISSE TAIJI Atelier Materi
A supremely rare flower shimmers and glows. Botanical, spicy and sumptuous.
Includes notes of pear, ginger, narcissus, hay, and musks.
THE NEW RELEASES
THE EXTRAITS COLLECTION Atelier Materi
Concentrated at 30%, each fragrance in Atelier Materi’s new Extraits collection balances luxurious tradition with astonishing modernity.
AMBRE PAPIER finds elegant warmth balancing smooth, vanillic benzoin with the leathery electricity of saffron.
BURGUNDY OUD puts a contemporary, fruity spin on simmering oud with the sparkle of top-shelf blackcurrant absolute from France.
NEROLI HASBAYA unfurls in waves of the silkiest orange blossom imaginable; enriching narcotic neroli with subtly sweet pistachio and almond.
From skincare and hair care to makeup and fragrance, let's delve into some of our team's current favourites, shall we?
In honour of Valentine’s Day, we asked some of our team members to share the Etiket products that captured their hearts! From skincare and hair care to makeup and fragrance, let’s delve into some of their current favourites, shall we?
I have never seen a product like this that refreshes hair without the heavy powdery feeling from usual dry shampoos. It adds volume and dimension back into my hair!
I have been loving Xerjoff’s Casamorati Dama Bianca layered with Escentric Molecules’ Molecule 01 + Black Tea. It has the perfect combination of sweet and fresh and is a recommendation I got from Emma, our fragrance specialist, to layer them! So gorgeous.
This Lip Karma keeps my lips hydrated and the taste is delectable, like my fave drink! I have also been loving Le Fard Blush, specifically in the shade Framboise by Wonderblush. It is long-lasting, and a little goes a long way.
This has been a game-changer in my routine! It has added so much plumpness to my skin and helped heal residual effects from a recent bout of atopic dermatitis.
Most mascaras make my eyes water or they do not lengthen and volumize my very sparse lashes. This mascara has fixed all of that and the wand gets every lash.
This product acts as a skincare product and as a corrector for both the complexion and dark circles. A tiny amount is enough to neutralize the colour of dark circles and facial imperfections.
When I was first introduced to Colorproof’s Biorepair collection, I was rather skeptical. After several months of use, I’m convinced of its effectiveness. The 3 products (and the brush) work in synergy to establish a healthy scalp and follicles, revealing thicker, fuller hair overtime.
I’ve been receiving so many compliments from this mix! Getting stopped everywhere for compliments. The perfect duo to make an impression on your Valentine!
We're rounding up what Etiket offerings our talented and knowledgeable team members have fallen in love with recently.
We’re rounding up what Etiket offerings our talented and knowledgeable team members have fallen in love with and we are thrilled to share their current must-haves! Spanning categories such as skincare, hair care, body care, fragrance and more, let’s dive into what has stolen everyone’s heart, shall we?
Pentimento sweeps me off my feet every time with its rich, decadent character. For me, it’s like putting on a cashmere knit. Carob, rum and tonka bean absolute with vanilla, hazelnut and tobacco flower are all good reasons to grab it whenever the temperatures drop.
On my skin, Cuir Velours offers a dark intermingling of tobacco and leather, with the sweet notes of rum and immortelle. Okay, understandably, I love the rum and tobacco notes. The surprising character of the leather charmed me immediately and accompanies me when I want to catch the eye.
In the evening, I apply and massage this melt-in texture cleanser onto my skin and let it sit for a few minutes, like a quick mask. The texture, which changes from a gel to a fine oil, is so satisfying and the textured herbal and ginger notes immerse me in a deep moment of relaxation. I always take the opportunity to give my face a full body massage even when it’s only 9 p.m. and my bed is already calling my name!
I can’t get enough of this serum, which I apply after cleansing and toning my skin. Its formula, rich in vitamin C, arbutin and resorcinol, gives me an instant glow, evens out my complexion and works over the long term by allowing my skin to age beautifully! It was suggested to me by Naomi (from the Etiket team, and I thank her!).
Tamarindo from Memo is the perfume I’m loving right now. It reminds me of escaping winter in Canada and heading to the beach in Costa Rica. A blend of pineapple, vanilla, bergamot and patchouli makes this scent warm and wild.
Polly Plum from Pai is a calming and hydrating body lotion that I love for winter. It’s fast absorbing on the skin and easy to apply in the morning. This is a wonderful product to help protect the skin in colder weather. For those who suffer from itchiness and inflammation (eczema/psoriasis), this is THE product for you!
Our new HydraFacial MD JLo Glow is my new spa treatment obsession. The only HydraFacial to firm and restore the skin, using olive leaf extract and niacinamide along with many other ingredients to make your skin brighter, tighter, nourished and plumper.
My favorite scent is Tihota EDP by Indult. I love mixing it with Palm EDP by Heeley. They remind me of where I was born and the good times I had on the beach.
I love Huna’s Botanical Body Nectar. I love the flowery smell. It moisturizes my very dry skin well and besides being natural, the container is a really good size for its very small price.
I use this treatment every night in large amounts to moisturize my dry hair, and in the morning in smaller amounts to keep my hair moisturized all day and to help with styling. Thanks to this product I am surprised how beautiful my hair looks even after bleaching.
I love natural products, and Tata Harper’s scents help me relax during my treatments. Moreover, Samuelle is very gentle and concerned about our well-being.
This is such a cozy scent that can be worn in summer or winter, in daytime or nighttime. It paints a picture of a cozy Sunday afternoon on a white couch with a fluffy blanket, with the windows open and the faint fresh smell of the prairies. It is all the beauty of the feeling of nature and being in the outdoors and nothing else. The artistry of the bottle adds to that warm feeling as well.
My favourite beauty product of the moment is the new Bio-Shield Face Oil by Tata Harper. It has all the luxury experience of the other Tata Harper products, but with a more sensitive touch. The oil is perfect for any skin condition without having to worry about any type of reaction. I personally have been using it twice a day and have seen an improvement in my skin.
My current favourite hair product is the new TOHI Scalp Serum from BeautéJaponica. I appreciate the concept of scalp health intersecting with self-care and the brand taking time to make a video on how to properly massage the scalp to get the most out of the serum!
My favourite spa treatment is the HydraFacial MD JLo Glow. HydraFacials completely change the look of your skin and promote healthy cell regeneration, in combination with the glow… the results are incredible!
I hesitate between these two as they both give me an inexplicable feeling of peace with the gourmand, fresh citrus and violet of Room Service and the white tobacco, blackcurrant and almond of Sunshine Woman. For me, these are PERFECT scents. They are also very chic for a night out.
Tata Harper’s fresh grapefruit & aloe cleanser kicks off my evening beauty routine. It is perfect for dry skin and you only need a small amount. I really like the smell, and followed by Tata’s Hydrating Floral Essence, it’s perfect!
For hair care, I’ve been using Sachajuan for over a year. It is sulphate free, concentrated and smells divine. Perfect for coloured hair, the Ocean Mist Volume Shampoo protects the hair well. I’m never disappointed with this line, even the Shine Serum is great.
For the ultimate spa experience: Tata Harper’s SuperNatural Facial. To fully unwind, Tata’s facials and body treatments are a must. The enveloping maneuvers and calming scents take us elsewhere. There is nothing better than receiving a treatment to calm the body and mind.
This refreshing mist toner is the newest addition to my skincare routine. I love it because it is gentle and nourishing. Chock full of antioxidants, the Unifier revitalizes all skin types and offers a soothing feeling. I love that it can be used as a toner, and as a hydrating mist during and after makeup application. I love recommending this to clients who are looking to add a multi-functional toner to their routine.
Hands down the yummiest hair treatment that can be used in-shower or as a treatment on dry hair to tame flyaways and prevent split ends. It nourishes the scalp and hair to yield unparalleled luminosity. This treatment can be used by both men and women who are interested in an easy-to-incorporate step for their haircare routine.
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare system is all about simple yet effective products. The Discovery Kit is the perfect introduction to the wonders of this brand!
If you are experiencing hair loss, this is a safe and effective topical solution for thinning hair, formulated with nature’s most powerful ingredients for thicker, fuller, and healthier hair.
This treatment is designed to renew your skin, clean up those blackheads and soothe razor burn and ingrown hairs. You will be able to take on the world after this treatment.
Berlin is one of those scents that instantly transports me back to a summer vacation travelling Europe. If you are a fan of citrus, you have to give this one a sniff!
I love this product from RapidLash. I have been using this lash and brow-enhancing serum on and off for the last few years, and anytime I start using it again, my lashes and brows look more defined and elongated within a couple of weeks of daily use.
The SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel is amazing if you have skin that is prone to redness. It feels instantly soothing and I really enjoy the calming effect it provides prior to applying my moisturizer.
During winter, my skin needs both exfoliation to reveal its luminosity and hydration to give it a beautiful glow and dewy look. Once or twice a week, or before a night out or a special event, I like to combine Environ’s Focus Care Youth+ Tri-BioBotanical Revival Masque, also known as the “Facelift in a Jar” since it really helps improve the overall appearance of skin (it makes it smoother, firmer, more even, brighter and tighter) with Nuori’s Supreme Moisture Mask, which helps soothe, plump and hydrate the skin. It can even be left on overnight if desired.
At the start of winter, because of drier air, having to wear a hat, etc., I was experiencing static hair. Having your hair stand up straight and be unmanageable is quite the annoyance. I had to adjust my hair routine with a shampoo and conditioner duo that is more moisturizing by R+CO. Since I prefer added volume, I opted for the Dallas collection. I also incorporate a mask routine from The Hair Routine to keep my hair as healthy as possible. My hair problems were instantly fixed.
I recently fell in love with Aventus for Her by Creed, newly landed at Etiket. Although very different from my usual signature scent (Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules), this fresh and floral scent, inspired by some of the most powerful women in history (empresses and queens and heads of state who were Creed customers) and modern women who are both imposing, resolutely feminine and assertive, is most addictive.
During my last few spa visits, Ivy combined two of my favourite treatments: the HydraFacial MD and the Intraceuticals Oxygen Treatment for hydrated, plumped and luminous skin. Treat yourself to a facial to feel revitalized or before an event for an instant lift.
I am rediscovering the Retexturing Activator for my night time routine from SkinCeuticals – Cleanse, Tone, Retexturing Activator – another layer of toner and then Triple Lipid Restore. It exfoliates AND gives me that extra layer of hydration that I want in the cold dry winter.
I am not someone who spends a lot of time on my hair. As they say, a little dab will do you and I can put it in damp hair and be done, or for some extra lift blow dry when I want to have that Harry Styles vibe. Harry may not think so though….
This takes me back to when I was 16 and I would spray my brother’s Eau Sauvage on before sneaking into the disco – don’t forget, this was 1979! The Creed Vetiver is a beautiful fresh scent that holds its own; classic or not!
It is always a Tata Harper facial – any one of them! From the minute it starts – breathing in the aromatic scents, the masks, until the final massage and layer of cream – I know I am going to come out relaxed and see a difference in my skin and in me!
I use this healing gel from Vivier enriched with Polyamide-DAB when my skin is irritated by the use of retinol, or by extreme cold. I use it as the last step in my routine. It is also an effective treatment for chapped lips with the anti-aging benefits of Polyamide-DAB.
PCA’s Pure Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum is our most concentrated serum with 20% ascorbic acid, 5% tocopherol (vitamin e) as well as hexylresorcinol which is a fantastic ingredient for pigmentation spots & irritations. Clinical studies have shown that 0.5% hexylresorcinol is as effective as 2% hydroquinone. The addition of silymarin makes it an excellent choice for acne-prone skin.
I love using this as a toner after my cleanser. It targets pigmentation spots and acne scars. It combines the power of niacinamide for its sebum-regulating effects, alpha arbutin for its skin-lightening properties, and undecylenoyl phenylalanine, a derivative of phenylalanine, an important amino acid for slowing down melanin production.
I love using this anti-pollution spray to protect my skin from the harmful effects of the sun and urban pollution. Combining an algae complex including chlorella, as well as a vitamin C derivative.
Discover the most popular fragrances and discovery sets at Etiket in 2022!
Curious about which fragrances our clients were loving most in 2022? Below, you’ll find a ranking of some client favourites by units sold. And while the most popular scents aren’t necessarily the perfect ones for everyone, we can certainly understand why these ten have captured the imagination of fragrance lovers across Canada.
Top 10 Fragrance Best-Sellers
1 – Molecule 01 EDT ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
The original skin-enhancing wonder scent.
2 – Ganymede EDP MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS
A fresh, futuristic and unforgettably luminous take on leather.
3 – No 02 L’Air du Désert Marocain EDT TAUER PERFUMES
The never-ending cult sensation submerges you in waves of intoxicating spice.
4 – Passage d’Enfer EDT L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR
A whisper of mysterious incense, rendered with the delicacy of a haiku.
5 – Tihota EDP INDULT
Vanilla in its deepest, richest, most utterly delicious form.
6 – Luna EDT PENHALIGON’S
A fresh floral twinkle in a summer night sky.
7 – Love & Crime EDP EX IDOLO
A surprisingly complex elixir of cake-frosted intrigue.
8 – Hibiscus Mahajad Extrait de Parfum MAISON CRIVELLI
Tart, indulgent, and as dazzling as a priceless jewel.
9 – Sunset Hour EDP GOLDFIELD & BANKS AUSTRALIA
A peachy daydream of ambrosial summer love.
10 – Delina Exclusif Extrait de Parfum PARFUMS DE MARLY
Marie Antoinette’s charm at its most opulent and indulgent.
Top 5 Fragrance Discovery Sets Best-Sellers
1 – Portraits Scent Library PENHALIGON’S
This top-shelf collection from our bestselling brand has a deep and elegant signature for every taste.
2 – Journey Book Discovery Set MEMO
These whimsical, luxurious fragrances are inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of globe-trotting adventure.
3 – Fragrance Discovery Set ESCENTRIC MOLECULES
Explore all five original series of this revolutionary minimalist fragrance line and let the compliments start rolling in.
4 – Short Story Collection IMAGINARY AUTHORS
Portland’s iconically playful perfumery takes fragrance off its stuffy pedestal and into evocative new corners of the imagination.
5 – Discovery Set VILHELM PARFUMERIE
Hedonism was never so approachable, modern and fun as in the delicious daydreams of social-media sensations Vilhelm Parfumerie.
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