1. The Poetry of Scent, the Alchemy of Collaboration

Jean-Claude Ellena’s name carries a particular gravitas in the world of perfumery. Known for his minimalist yet profoundly evocative style, Ellena has composed olfactive works for the houses of Hermès, Bulgari, and Cartier. His fingerprints are subtle yet unmistakable - quietly luxurious, deeply emotional, and always deeply attuned to place and memory.

In Kérylos, Ellena has created a composition that captures the wild beauty of the Mediterranean. Picture citrus groves bursting with ripe yuzu and mandarin, their bright juices mingling with the mineral warmth of sun-baked rocks. Now imagine that effervescent brightness melting into the soft hush of white musks, the resinous green of wild herbs, and the quiet earthiness of sandalwood. The result is not simply a fragrance, but a narrative - a meditation on nature’s duality of vitality and tranquility.

With the launch of the new Bath & Body Collection, this narrative unfolds further. The Hand + Body Soap becomes the prologue - a refreshing cleanse that rouses the senses and prepares the skin. The Hand + Body Lotion follows as the comforting denouement, sealing in moisture while allowing the fragrance to linger, evolve, and harmonize with the skin’s own chemistry. Together, these products create a holistic, immersive experience that transcends perfume alone.

2. A Myth Reimagined: The Spirit of the Kingfisher

The name Kérylos is drawn from Greek mythology, where it is associated with the kingfisher - a bird revered not only for its striking beauty but also for its symbolic power. In ancient lore, the kingfisher heralded calm seas and new beginnings, a symbol of serenity and hope.

This spirit of renewal and peace is woven into every facet of the Kérylos collection. It speaks to L’OBJET’s desire to offer not just luxury, but something enduring - an emotional connection, a personal mythos, a return to self. In the modern world, where time is too often fragmented and beauty can feel ephemeral, Kérylos becomes a touchstone - a reminder that ritual, when infused with intention and sensory richness, becomes something sacred.

3. Kérylos Hand + Body Lotion: A Whisper of Sunlight

Price: $55 | 350ml / 11.8 fl.oz | Launching July 9, 2025

Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and gracefully aromatic, the Kérylos Hand + Body Lotion is not your average hydrator. It is, instead, a masterclass in olfactive layering and skin nourishment. Enriched with aromatic botanicals, the formula softens and soothes, leaving behind no residue - only a veil of luminous fragrance that melds seamlessly with the Eau de Parfum.

Here, yuzu and grapefruit open the composition with a sparkling vibrancy, conjuring images of sunlit orchards. At its heart, galbanum and lentisque lend a green, almost wild herbaceousness - an homage to the untamed Mediterranean flora. The finish is grounded and sensual: creamy sandalwood and sheer white musk resting like sun-warmed skin after a day spent by the sea.

This lotion is ideal for those who believe that fragrance should be worn like silk - close to the body, gently unfolding with warmth. Whether used alone or in tandem with the Eau de Parfum, it transforms skin into an intimate canvas for scent, memory, and mood.

5. Kérylos Hand + Body Soap: A Gentle Prelude

Price: $45 | 350ml / 11.8 fl.oz | Launching July 9, 2025

Every journey must begin with cleansing - and L’OBJET elevates this humble act to a refined pleasure with its Kérylos Hand + Body Soap. Formulated to cleanse without stripping, this aromatic wash reawakens the skin and spirit alike. The foam is silky, the scent invigorating, and the overall effect is that of stepping into an open-air garden just after sunrise.

The same citrusy-aromatic profile appears here, but with a lightness that dances across the skin. As the soap lathers, notes of grapefruit and yuzu burst to life, followed by the soft greenery of lentisque. Once rinsed, a subtle trace remains - clean, bright, and quietly sophisticated.

Perfect for morning rituals or post-sunset refreshes, the Kérylos Soap invites users to reimagine everyday moments as sensual interludes. It’s a return to the Mediterranean not just in memory, but in touch and scent - each use a fleeting escape to that cliffside villa of dreams.

6. Kérylos Eau de Parfum: The Origin of Desire

Price: $250/100ml | $160/50ml

The original Kérylos Eau de Parfum remains the heart of the collection - an olfactory portrait of elemental beauty. As the keystone of the fragrance universe, it reflects the same meticulous artistry and emotional depth that define the new Bath & Body companions.

Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena to celebrate the sun-warmed, windswept coasts of the Mediterranean, the Eau de Parfum is both vibrant and grounding. The top notes - yuzu and grapefruit - spark immediate intrigue, while a heart of galbanum and lentisque offers a vegetal elegance rarely found in citrus compositions. The base, a smooth blend of sandalwood and white musk, lingers with a whisper of sensuality.

What distinguishes Kérylos is its ability to shift and shimmer throughout the day - like sunlight reflected on water, never quite the same twice. It is a fragrance for dreamers, aesthetes, and seekers of beauty in all its natural forms.

7. A Ritual, Reimagined

With the introduction of the Kérylos Bath & Body Collection, L’OBJET has done more than expand a fragrance line - it has expanded our understanding of what self-care can be. In a culture increasingly focused on speed and efficiency, these products offer a return to slowness, to sensory pleasure, to ritual with meaning.

There is something profoundly modern about this return to myth, to place, to nature. L’OBJET reminds us that luxury need not be ostentatious to be transformative. It can be found in a bottle of lotion that smells like sun and citrus. In a soap that brings to mind the dappled shade of olive trees. In a perfume that invites you to pause, breathe, and remember.

Launched on July 9, 2025, the Kérylos Bath & Body Collection is more than a seasonal debut - it is a sensory narrative that allows us to live in beauty, moment by moment. Each product is a testament to L’OBJET’s devotion to elegance, artistry, and the invisible threads that connect scent, memory, and emotion.

As the world spins faster, and life grows noisier, the quiet power of Kérylos lies in its simplicity. Its sun-drenched citrus, its grounding woods, its whisper of myth - all combine to create something rare: a daily ritual that nourishes the body, yes, but also gently reawakens the soul.