composed by Grégoire Balleydier
gravitascapitale
Buddha's Hand • Asphalt • Green Shishito • Tuberose Stem
A structure in steel and glare. Gravitas Capitale opens with a metallic citrus flash — Buddha’s Hand — cut into a green tuberose stripped of all softness. No bloom. No curve. Shishito pepper, raw asphalt, and mineral dust hold the base upright. There is no crescendo. Only vertical tension. And silence.
- We include a complimentary sample with every full-size bottle. You can open and try the sample first.
- If the full-size box is still sealed, you are welcome to return it within 5 days. No questions asked.
- Returns are accepted within 5 days of delivery, as long as the product is unopened, sealed, and in its original condition.
- To protect against decanting and resale, we cannot accept returns of any opened full-size bottles. Thank you for your understanding.
- All payments are handled through secure, encrypted systems. We do not store your payment details, and your personal data is never shared with third parties.
- Your privacy and safety are fully protected at every step.
- Need help with an order, a return, or just a question? Write to us.
- Our team is attentive and responsive, and we’ll make sure everything is handled with care and clarity.
Note from the perfumer
Grégoire Balleydier
SIGNATURE NOTES
BUILT TO LAST. MEANT TO STAY.
YOU’RE NOT BUYING FROM A CORPORATION
.
Première Peau is an independent house with a singular vision. Each perfume is composed with precision and soul. Every bottle is hand-shaped from borosilicate glass — cut, polished, and engraved as a lasting object. What you receive reflects what we believe in. If anything feels wrong, we will make it right. No excess. No embellishment. Just truth.
Over 20% concentrate. We do not dilute our ideas — the formula carries weight. The alcohol content is 78.2% vol., allowing for optimal diffusion while preserving the integrity of the raw materials. No water, no fillers — just what’s needed to hold the structure.
Yes. Every batch is macerated between 6 and 10 weeks. We don’t fast-track anything. No aggressive filtration. No reckless stabilization. We let the structure build slowly, until the formula gains depth and coherence. The result: a scent that feels alive and complete from first spray.
We use both — deliberately and without ideology. Natural materials bring texture, irregularity, and depth. Synthetics bring precision, architecture, and contrast. What matters is not the origin, but the effect. We work with absolutes, concretes, resinoids, CO₂ extracts, captive molecules, and reconstitutions when necessary. Every ingredient earns its place.
Yes. We comply with IFRA standards applicable at the time of production, but we don’t make “clean” perfume. Our role is not to strip scent of its power to satisfy a checklist. Full INCI lists are available. If you have specific sensitivities, we recommend testing carefully — all formats above 45ml include a sample vial.
Color is intentional. Each formula is tinted to match its olfactory identity — not just left to chance. We use both natural extracts (like saffron or resins) and selected colorants when needed, as part of a synesthetic approach to design. Shade and scent are developed together. Slight variations may occur from batch to batch, but nothing is accidental. We don’t hide the color — we compose it.
We include a free sample vial with every bottle purchased. Try it first. If the main bottle remains sealed and untouched, you can return it within reasonable timings.
