Le Barbier de Tanger was actually inspired by a real barbershop, back when Claude Marchal spent a long time in the Middle East – in Lebanon and Syria – as well as in Morocco.
Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to visit or live in these parts of the world will have certain things permanently etched in their memory: certain lighting conditions, sounds and, of course, scents that are typical of these countries. The markets, souks, streets...
"One unforgettable memory was a barbershop in Tangier, Morocco, where I was working as a sailing instructor for Club Med at the time, hence the name. Tangier was an extremely cosmopolitan city back then, and the barbershop I frequented offered the best of both worlds: Arab-style service and old-fashioned European décor and accessories.
Anne-Sophie Behaghel has created an impressive fougère. Just one drop of this fragrance takes me back to the hallowed halls of this purely masculine institution." – Claude Marchal
The bottle
This 75 ml glass bottle by Parfums MDCI is decorated with a red gold ribbon. Its shape is inspired by ancient Doric columns, with a rounded capital and base.
