Artisan Eau de Toilette bottle Artisan
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Illuminé Eau de Parfum bottle Illuminé

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan
This one's a proper British farce - a brilliant citrus-floral opening swiftly followed by a disappearing act. You'll love the smell, but you'll curse the performance. A divisive affair, some swear by its unique charm, whilst others rate it as nothing more than an expensive air freshener.
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Our Verdict - Illuminé
A truly pretty and refined scent, Illuminé is a bright and elegant aromatic floral that’s perfect for springtime. It leans feminine but is easily unisex for those who appreciate sophisticated freshness.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 23%
Floral 20% 22%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 10% 16%
Sweet 19% 12%
Warm 14% 7%
Woody 11% 12%
Earthy 6% 9%
Animalic 13% 14%
Fresh 18% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan EdT
Illuminé EdP

Notes

Accords

Artisan Illuminé
100%
Citrus
100%
58%
Sweet
57%
Fresh Spicy
48%
48%
Aromatic
40%
47%
Fruity
37%
47%
Herbal
Green
37%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
48%
Aromatic shared
48%
40%
Fruity shared
47%
37%
47%
37%

Performance

Artisan Illuminé
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile is non-offensive and ideal for close-quarters like the office, though its poor longevity means constant reapplication. It's perfect for casual wear, especially in hot weather, as it never projects too strongly. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the bold presence for a date.

Illuminé

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and silage, coupled with its fresh and aromatic floral nature, make it an excellent choice for daytime wear, especially in casual or office settings. It's refined enough for a relaxed date but perhaps too light for a grand formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Musk, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan
Illuminé
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