A richly evocative fragrance that will carry you away, riding a galloping thoroughbred in the English moor… damp earth, wildflowers, grass trampled by hooves, the smell of the horse’s mane, the heat of its fur…
This richness comes at a price, the price of complexity. In addition to using exceptional ingredients such as narcissus absolute, labdanum absolute and cypriol, PG3.1 is a “drawer” formula, i.e. it contains several unique perfume bases including Ambre 83, Calmode, Animalys and Herbacuore.
The record number of ingredients that compose it make it very hard to copy, and its formula is the longest to weigh in PG's factory.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and confident presence, where its leather, musk and floral-animalic tension can unfold without feeling loud. It suits someone who likes their scent to read as textured and slightly untamed, with a dry, sensual trail rather than a polished shine.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, when its amber, leather and narcissus can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly: one to three sprays is usually enough, as the composition is dense and long-form, with a textured trail that develops slowly on skin and feels fuller in still air.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to leather scents with an animalic edge, vintage character and a slightly dark floral heart. It will appeal to those who enjoy complex, unconventional perfumes with earthy warmth, musk depth and a sensual, old-school mood.
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is the independent French perfumer behind Parfumerie Générale and the numbered Pierre Guillaume Paris collection. His work is known for blending genres rather than following a single school, moving between classical materials, unexpected contrasts and a distinctly personal, often tactile style. Across his career, Guillaume has built a reputation for fragrances that feel composed yet unconventional, with a strong interest in texture, atmosphere and olfactory storytelling. Arabian Horse fits that approach well: a dense, layered construction that leans into leather, animalic warmth and floral darkness rather than a polished mainstream profile.
Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale’s story
Pierre Guillaume’s house is built around independence and personal expression, with fragrances organized as numbered olfactory themes rather than a fixed stylistic formula. The result is a collection that feels exploratory and genre-blending, shaped by the perfumer’s own tastes and a willingness to move between classical perfumery and more unusual, textured compositions.
PG3.1 Arabian Horse’s concept
Arabian Horse is presented as a richly evocative composition inspired by the physical presence of a galloping horse: damp earth, wildflowers, trampled grass, the mane and the warmth of the animal’s fur. Its construction is unusually complex, built with narcissus absolute, labdanum absolute, cypriol and several proprietary perfume bases, which gives it a dense, difficult-to-copy character.
Extra info
The formula is described as a “drawer” formula, meaning it draws on several proprietary perfume bases, including Ambre 83, Calmode, Animalys and Herbacuore. It is also noted for having an exceptionally long ingredient list and for being especially difficult to copy.
A richly evocative fragrance that will carry you away, riding a galloping thoroughbred in the English moor… damp earth, wildflowers, grass trampled by hooves, the smell of the horse’s mane, the heat of its fur…
This richness comes at a price, the price of complexity. In addition to using exceptional ingredients such as narcissus absolute, labdanum absolute and cypriol, PG3.1 is a “drawer” formula, i.e. it contains several unique perfume bases including Ambre 83, Calmode, Animalys and Herbacuore.
The record number of ingredients that compose it make it very hard to copy, and its formula is the longest to weigh in PG's factory.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and confident presence, where its leather, musk and floral-animalic tension can unfold without feeling loud. It suits someone who likes their scent to read as textured and slightly untamed, with a dry, sensual trail rather than a polished shine.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, when its amber, leather and narcissus can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply sparingly: one to three sprays is usually enough, as the composition is dense and long-form, with a textured trail that develops slowly on skin and feels fuller in still air.
Who it’s for
For wearers drawn to leather scents with an animalic edge, vintage character and a slightly dark floral heart. It will appeal to those who enjoy complex, unconventional perfumes with earthy warmth, musk depth and a sensual, old-school mood.
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is the independent French perfumer behind Parfumerie Générale and the numbered Pierre Guillaume Paris collection. His work is known for blending genres rather than following a single school, moving between classical materials, unexpected contrasts and a distinctly personal, often tactile style. Across his career, Guillaume has built a reputation for fragrances that feel composed yet unconventional, with a strong interest in texture, atmosphere and olfactory storytelling. Arabian Horse fits that approach well: a dense, layered construction that leans into leather, animalic warmth and floral darkness rather than a polished mainstream profile.
Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale’s story
Pierre Guillaume’s house is built around independence and personal expression, with fragrances organized as numbered olfactory themes rather than a fixed stylistic formula. The result is a collection that feels exploratory and genre-blending, shaped by the perfumer’s own tastes and a willingness to move between classical perfumery and more unusual, textured compositions.
PG3.1 Arabian Horse’s concept
Arabian Horse is presented as a richly evocative composition inspired by the physical presence of a galloping horse: damp earth, wildflowers, trampled grass, the mane and the warmth of the animal’s fur. Its construction is unusually complex, built with narcissus absolute, labdanum absolute, cypriol and several proprietary perfume bases, which gives it a dense, difficult-to-copy character.
Extra info
The formula is described as a “drawer” formula, meaning it draws on several proprietary perfume bases, including Ambre 83, Calmode, Animalys and Herbacuore. It is also noted for having an exceptionally long ingredient list and for being especially difficult to copy.