Traversee du Bosphore
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Nolita
Traversee du Bosphore and Nolita both have divisive reputations, but cater to different tastes. Bosphore leans into sweet leather with gourmand touches, while Nolita offers a fresh, clean, shampoo-like experience. The key difference lies in their accord profiles: Bosphore is sweet and leathery, whereas Nolita is a fresh floral musk. Price is a major factor; Nolita is significantly more expensive. If you enjoy gourmand leather and don't mind a discontinued scent, Bosphore is the choice. If you prefer a fresh, clean, inoffensive fragrance and price isn't a concern, Nolita may be better.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy unique, sweet leather fragrances.
- You appreciate gourmand touches in your scents.
- You want a more affordable option.
- You are seeking something discontinued and rare.
- You prefer fresh, clean, shampoo-like scents.
- You want an inoffensive everyday fragrance.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You like sweet, juicy, effervescent fragrances.
A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
Nolita is your ultimate fresh, 'clean girl' scent - if you can overlook the contentious price tag and uncanny resemblance to high street body mists. It's divisive, with some critics claiming it's an overpriced 'shampoo-ey' fragrance, whilst fans adore its sweet, juicy, effervescent charm.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 14% |
| Floral | 14% | 42% |
| Fruity | 18% | 3% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 32% | 25% |
| Warm | 20% | 8% |
| Woody | 3% | 9% |
| Earthy | 10% | 2% |
| Animalic | 13% | 14% |
| Fresh | 9% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting everyday scent. While some find its performance strong enough for a night out, the 'shampoo-ey' vibe can make it less ideal for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Animalic, Woody accords and Rose, Musk notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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