Madame Chouteau

Madame Chouteau by American Perfumer is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Madame Chouteau was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Shawn Maher. The fragrance features Sandalwood, Champaca, Jasmine, Apricot, Davana, elemi, Mate, Jonquille, Moss and Thailand Oud. Madame Chouteau by American Perfumer is a fragrance created as an olfactory tribute to Marie-Thérèse Bourgeois Chouteau, an important figure in the early history of St. Louis. Composed by Shawn Maher, it centers on a nuanced blend of fruit, florals, resins, and woods, evoking both brightness and depth. Apricot and davana introduce a subtly fruity, liqueur-like facet, while jasmine, jonquil, and red champaca absolutes bring a layered floral character. Elemi and a bespoke Mousse de St. Louis accord (inspired by classic Mousse de Saxe-style effects) add resinous, slightly inky and mossy nuances, complemented by yerba mate absolute for an herbaceous, tea-like tone. Sandalwood and Thai oud provide a smooth, woody foundation that supports the composition’s richer elements.