L'Artisan Parfumeur
L'Artisan Parfumeur
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Pink pepper ignites across the citrus top notes with peppery snap, whilst bergamot and mandarin establish themselves as the primary protagonists. The effect is brisk, almost herbaceous, with green undertones already apparent beneath the citrus brightness.
The white florals bloom into full presence as the citrus softens—jasmine and tuberose now dominate, surrounded by the subtle sweetness of orange blossom and lemon blossom. The floral accord becomes powdery and almost creamy, developing a translucent quality that feels simultaneously luminous and gossamer-thin.
Ylang ylang settles onto the skin with a faint, creamy sweetness, but the projection diminishes significantly. What remains is barely perceptible—a whisper of tropical creaminess and fading florality that seems to evaporate rather than linger.
La Chasse aux Papillons opens with a sharp citrus brightness—bergamot and mandarin orange burst forth with almost aggressive clarity, immediately tempered by pink pepper's gentle bite. What unfolds is decidedly feminine in its floral construction, yet the fragrance refuses sentimentality. This is a composition built on a foundation of competing white florals: jasmine and tuberose occupy the same space, neither yielding, whilst linden blossom, orange blossom, and lemon blossom layer underneath like a botanical garden in miniature. The effect is intoxicating but peculiar—sweetness threads through the arrangement at 88%, yet the fragrance never tips into gourmand territory. Instead, the green accord (64%) keeps the florals anchored, preventing them from becoming cloying. Ylang ylang emerges as the sole base note, its creamy, almost soap-like character providing stability to an otherwise volatile floral arrangement.
This is a fragrance for someone who appreciates botanical complexity over linear comfort. It's ideal for spring mornings when the garden is wet with dew, or for those afternoon hours when you're chasing something ephemeral. The powdery quality (52%) softens everything just enough. However, be warned: L'Artisan Parfumeur has crafted something deliberately delicate here. This is not a statement fragrance—it whispers rather than declares.
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