In 1976, Jean Laporte created L’Artisan Parfumeur, a brand based on the concepts of independence and creativity whose success spearheaded the development of today’s wide array of alternative brands. Launched in 1978, Mûre et Musc is still one of the company’s best-sellers, along with Premier Figuier (1994). L’Artisan Parfumeur originated other creative concepts, like travel themes (Dzongkha, Timbuktu, and more) and the idea of identifying fragrances by vintage, like fine wines (Orange Blossom in 2005, Iris in 2007, etc.). L’Artisan Parfumeur also offers a large collection of home fragrances: sprays, the high-tech ‘chez moi’ diffuser, terracotta amber balls and fragrant curios like the draft scenter.
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The fragrance opens with a potent note of cognac, spiced up with pink pepper and softened with bergamot. The floral heart also reveals both spicy tonalities and frankincense. The ambry, oriental... Read On
This eau de cologne opens with a tart cocktail of citrus fruits: citron, lime, key lime and petit-grain. An association of lavender, coriander and rhubarb joins these zesty notes. The cyclamen an... Read On
The scent opens with an aldehyde effect, thanks to coriander. Notes of carrot and candied apricot are also part of the blend of top notes. The floral-powdery heart is a big bouquet of iris, viole... Read On
The fragrance’s very spicy opening includes notes of cardamom and saffron. But the perfumer has confided that there are spices, too, like cinnamon and cloves. The heart blends the white-flower no... Read On
The fragrance opens with a light note of exotic fruit mixed with spices. The green-floral heart has been reinforced with ‘indole, which grants an asphalt effect,’ and is slightly earthy, the perf... Read On
The fragrance’s opening is seriously lavender. The heart blends violet leaves with a cyclamen note. The more leathery and woody dry-down unveils notes de vanilla, tonka bean and musks. Perfumer:... Read On
Composed around a central note of iris, the fragrance also unveils citrus, spices and aromatic notes at the top. The floral heart evolves towards a musky trail with tonalities of patchouli, vetiv... Read On
Composed around a pear-mimosa accord, N°1 opens with green notes. The floral heart is as light as a feather, before the trail evolves towards powdery musks. Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour. Read On
Batucada opens with sparkling and sunny notes of lime and mint shaken with a cachaça (Brazilian spirits obtained from fermented sugar-cane juice) accord. The white-flower heart develops a sweet d... Read On
At the top, Cœur de Vétiver Sacré unveils fresh, citrusy, green and aromatic notes; they segue into a heart with an alliance of peppery and saffrony notes. Osmanthus and date grant a lusher, frui... Read On