Atelier Cologne Maison De Parfume Paris is fragrance brand dedicated to the creation of Cologne Absolue, pure and luxury fragrance for men and women. The Atelier Cologne Nécessaire Curated by Sylvie Ganter & Christophe Cervasel Holiday Set ($95 CAD at Sephora) aka "Founder's Favourites" is a taste of Atelier Cologne.
The Atelier Cologne Nécessaire Curated by Sylvie Ganter & Christophe Cervasel Set contains 6 of the founders' favourite fragrances:
Sud Magnolia is a floral and fresh fragrance with notes of magnolia from Louisiana, bitter orange from Seville, and atlas cedarwood from Morocco.
Notes: Bitter Sevillian Orange, Pomelo from Florida, Blackcurrant, Magnolia from Louisiana, Bulgarian Rose Absolue, Indian Saffron Flower, Atlas Cedarwood from Morocco, Sandalwood, Musk.
Style: Sophisticated. Refined. Romantic.
Pomélo Paradis is a new and unexpected fragrance experience. Fresh and sparkling pomelo from Florida floats over rich notes of blackcurrant bud and the complexity of Haitian vetiver.
Style: Sophisticated. Refined. Romantic.
Pomélo Paradis is a new and unexpected fragrance experience. Fresh and sparkling pomelo from Florida floats over rich notes of blackcurrant bud and the complexity of Haitian vetiver.
Notes: Pink Pomelo, Calabrian Mandarin, Blackcurrant Bud, Moroccan Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose Essence, Mint, Haitian Vetiver, Tuscan Iris, Amber.
Style: Unexpected. Casual. Chic.
Orange Sanguine, a zesty and energizing burst of crushed ripe fruit, plays sweet blood orange juice against bitter orange peel and sensual notes of geranium.
Style: Unexpected. Casual. Chic.
Orange Sanguine, a zesty and energizing burst of crushed ripe fruit, plays sweet blood orange juice against bitter orange peel and sensual notes of geranium.
Notes: Blood Orange, Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Geranium, Amber Woods, Tonka Beans, Sandalwood.
Style: Zesty. Energizing. Playful.
In Vanille Insensée, an electrical current runs through the subtle sweetness of vanilla, jasmine, and fresh lime to bond with rich oak moss, woods, and spicy coriander.
Notes: Lime, Cedrat, Coriander, Jasmine, Vetiver, Oak Moss, Vanilla, Oak Wood, Amber.
Style: Magical. Evocative. Electric.
Style: Magical. Evocative. Electric.
Bois Blonds, a sophisticated yet mischievous elixir, entwines unique and precious woods and incense with sensual orange flower and vetiver.
Notes: Tunisian Neroli, Pink Pepper, Moroccan Orange Flower, Incense, Blond Woods, Musks, Vetiver.
Style: Sophisticated. Mischievous. Sensual.
Style: Sophisticated. Mischievous. Sensual.
Cèdre Atlas is a woody and citrus fragrance with notes of atlas cedarwood from Moroccan rif, lemon from Sicily, and white amber. The clean citrus top gives way to an earthy depth reminiscent of snowy woods and clear skies.
Notes: Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian Bergamot, Blackcurrant Bud, Atlas Cedarwood from Moroccan Rif, Jasmine, Apricot, White Amber, Indian Papyrus, Haitian Vetiver.
Style: Sophisticated. Unexpected. Woody.
Style: Sophisticated. Unexpected. Woody.
I'm not going to take credit for putting any of these descriptions together - the Sephora website is a wealth of knowledge. I've tried them all a number of times and by far, my favourite is Pomelo Paradis. It's fresh, bright, citrusy and fairly long-lasting on the skin. I also like Cedre Atlas, which is what I like to refer to as a "climbed up the mountain but still smell great" scent.
Is the Atelier Cologne Nécessaire Curated by Sylvie Ganter & Christophe Cervasel Holiday Set worth it? Yes....and no, by dollar value it's cheaper to buy a full-sized 100mL bottle, which retails from $125 to $165. However, a 7.5mL travel spritzer retails for $30. The set contains 6 x 4.14 mL, which totals to 24.84 mL worth $31.05 (per the lowest full-size price) OR $99.36 (per the travel size). Perhaps what you're paying for is the packaging, the variety and the curation of the set. In any case, if you already know what you like then it's a better deal to commit to 100 mL.
That being said, Atelier Cologne makes some gorgeous scents. It's a rarity for me to talk about fragrance here on the blog. I hardly ever wear it (because I always forget in the morning). But I think I've found a fragrance that's worth putting on in the morning. Despite the price tag, the 6-piece set is the perfect starter set for one who is figuring out their fragrance preferences (me) or as a sampler for someone who loves any and all fragrances.
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