HELLENIST PARIS LE CHANT D'ACHILLE
OFFICIAL BRAND STATEMENT
A radiant fragrance, full of light and nostalgia… “le chant d’Achille” blends the comforting softness of musks with the floral brilliance of orange blossom. Warmed by the solar sweetness of immortelle, its trail caresses the skin like an indelible memory imbued with strength and delicacy.
- Neroli
- Lemon
- Black Pepper
- Geranium
- Orange Blossom
- Ylang-Ylang
- Immortelle
- Vetiver
- Musk
- 10 hours on skin
- full day on clothes
- Projection is moderate to strong
MY THOUGHTS
HELLENIST PARIS Le Chant d’Achille: an ode to the divinity of aromatics, with immortelle taking center stage.
What a beauty this is! Basically, a masterpiece that escaped from under the skilled hands of Alexandra Carlin and made its way into the collection of the new and exciting niche brand, HELLENIST. As you might have noticed, I have been obsessing over her Immortelle Tribal for what feels like an eternity. In the meantime, I’ve been actively searching for a brighter, curry-free interpretation of immortelle. And although Le Chant d’Achille bears no resemblance to Givenchy’s masterpiece, it is, without a doubt, the immortelle I have been longing for so long.
From the very opening, immortelle is incredibly prominent on my skin, framed beautifully by sweet citruses, green zesty herbs, neroli, and a touch of pepperiness. With each wear, I am increasingly mesmerized by how well this scent clings to my skin. Remarkably, none of the notes clash; everything is in perfect harmony, coexisting effortlessly without any rough edges. I even detect notes of hay, honey, orange blossom jelly, and honeysuckle—each one revealing itself gradually.
As Le Chant d’Achille settles onto my skin after about 20 minutes, it begins to dry down, revealing its dry herbal side. I’m now treated to an abundance of rootiness and the perfect immortelle accord that mimics the scent of haystacks drying in the sun. At this point, I can almost picture myself standing in the middle of a field at the end of summer, the air warm and filled with the gentle hum of bees, just before the sun reaches its zenith. It’s the perfect composition, effortlessly so, without trying too hard to be perfect.
The more time I spend sampling the entire range, the more impressed I become, and the more I fall in love with the entire collection. So far, Le Chant d’Achille stands out the most for my personal taste, alongside the iris scent from the collection. However, the candles are a whole other story. I want them all—here, now, and forever!
In conclusion, Le Chant d’Achille has undoubtedly been my best discovery from Paris Perfume Week 2025. And I firmly believe that HELLENIST will continue to surprise us in ways we can’t yet imagine.
AVAILABILITY
HELLENIST PARIS Le Chant d’Achille is available for purchase on the official website in 15 and 100 ml sizes.
