THE EVENING
One night. TAO Chicago, River North. An intimate gathering of collectors, tastemakers, and the community, by invitation only. Fragrance discovery, a formal reveal, private dining.
THE FRAGRANCE
Paris Corner's most audacious creation arrives in America for the first time. The Show Magnifique. Composed for those who change the temperature of a room.
What Followed
INTENSEOUD America's market leader in Eastern perfumery. Over 1 million scents sold. 85+ curated brands. Chicago's home of Arabian fragrance, now hosting its most important evening yet.
Gaël Montero
The hand behind The Show Magnifique
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Gaël Montero
Gaël Montero
French-Spanish perfumer Gaël Montero is one of the most exciting voices of a new generation in fragrance creation. Trained at Montpellier University and the Givaudan Perfumery School, he is known for blending technical precision with emotional storytelling. Now based in Dubai, Gaël draws inspiration from diverse cultures, balancing contemporary creativity with refined craftsmanship. His fragrances are recognized for their elegance, radiance, and ability to evoke genuine emotion through carefully crafted contrasts.
The Perfumer
The hand behind
every rare thing.
every rare thing.
A fragrance built on one person's refusal to compromise.
Gaël Montero explores the delicate tension between softness and radiance, crafting a gourmand floral that feels luminous rather than indulgent. Anchored by the airy elegance of orange blossom, the composition opens with a refined floral brightness before gently melting into a cloud-like marshmallow sweetness.
With Show Magnifique, Gaël expresses his signature philosophy: emotion through balance. Rather than overwhelming the senses, the fragrance evokes warmth, nostalgia, and quiet joy, a fleeting moment beneath soft light, where elegance and comfort exist in perfect harmony. Gourmand notes are treated with restraint and finesse. The sweetness remains diffused and weightless, allowing the floral heart to breathe, bloom, and glow. The result is a fragrance that feels both theatrical and sophisticated—playful yet poised, comforting yet undeniably refined.
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PARIS CORNER
Boldness without boundaries. Theatre captured in glass.
Paris Corner is a fragrance house that refuses to be ordinary. Built on the philosophy that a bottle should feel like an event and a scent like a memory, the house has carved out its own lane in the world of niche perfumery, crafting bold, theatrical fragrances that linger long after the curtain falls.
20+
Years of Craft
60+
Fragrances
Ramiya | Executive Officer
Boldness behind the glass.
Paris Corner
Ramiya | Executive Officer
Paris Corner was founded on a single conviction — that fragrance should provoke a feeling, not simply complement one. Over two decades they have built a catalogue that is entirely their own: theatrical, uncompromising, and impossible to forget.
Every bottle is an event. Every scent is a memory.
Minds Behind Intense
The hands behind Intense Oud
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Abdul Wali & Abdul Ahmed
Minds Behind Intense
At the heart of Intense Oud are two visionaries driven by a shared passion for storytelling, culture, and fragrance. Abdul Karim Ahmed, Founder and CEO, transformed a bold idea into one of North America's leading destinations for Middle Eastern perfumery. Alongside him, Abdul Wali, Chief Visionary Officer, shapes the brand's creative direction and long-term vision, ensuring every experience reflects Intense Oud's commitment to innovation, authenticity, and sensory excellence. Together, they continue to redefine how fragrance is discovered, experienced, and celebrated.
The Brand
Where Intensity
Becomes Art.
Becomes Art.
A fragrance house built on a father-son duo's refusal to compromise.
At Intense Oud, every fragrance begins with a simple idea: emotion first. Show Magnifique captures that vision through contrast—light and depth, softness and presence—blending them into a gourmand floral that feels refined, never excessive. A luminous opening of orange blossom sets the tone, unfolding with clarity before easing into a smooth, airy sweetness that lingers without weight.
This is fragrance reimagined in the Intense way. Not loud, not fleeting—but felt. A quiet kind of luxury that wraps around you, evoking warmth, memory, and a sense of ease. The sweetness is controlled, almost whispered. It never overshadows, only enhances—giving space for the florals to bloom naturally. The result is a scent that carries presence without effort— elegant, expressive, and undeniably distinct.
Landmark Event · 2024
TAO
Chicago.
Chicago.
Theatrical yet refined. Indulgent but never naïve. Those are Gaël Montero's own words about the fragrance, and they describe TAO just as well.
Est. 2000
A Legacy Venue
Multi-Level
Immersive Experience
River North
Chicago's Cultural Heart
Intense Oud · The Venue
Why
Chicago.
Chicago.
2.7M
City Population
No. 3
US Fragrance Market
60M+
Annual Visitors
I.
The Audience
Chicago's fragrance community is one of the most engaged in the country. The creators we work with have an audience here that is ready — not just willing.
II.
The Stage
No city in America understands theatre the way Chicago does. A launch here is not an event — it is a performance. And this fragrance was built to perform.
III.
The Market
The third-largest fragrance market in the United States. An audience that spends with conviction and recommends with authority. Chicago does not dabble.
Chicago was not chosen because it was convenient. It was chosen because it is the kind of city that understands what it means for something to deserve an audience.
The fragrance market in Chicago is one of the most engaged in North America. The creators we work with have an audience here that is ready — not just willing.
Exclusive Access
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