Atelier Cologne 2012 EDP

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Vetiver Fatal

by Jérôme Epinette

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Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jérôme Epinette. Vetiver Fatal opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf and Plum, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Atelier Cologne's Vetiver Fatal carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't your grandad's dusty vetiver. Vetiver Fatal is a modern, fruity-citrus take that's generally loved for its smooth, fresh character, though some find it a bit too subtle or not 'vetiver-y' enough. A delightful everyday reach for many.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Vetiver Fatal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot33%
Bitter Orange33%
Lemon33%
Heartas listed
Plum50%
Violet Leaf50%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Vetiver50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate projection makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While pleasant for a date, its lack of strong sillage or deep complexity means it’s less suited for formal events, and its refreshing citrus notes make it suitable for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA / WATER / EAU, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, FARNESOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. N291294/1

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a vibrant burst of bitter orange and lemon, quickly mellowing into a heart where juicy plum and soft violet leaf intertwine with a smooth, woody vetiver. It's an aromatic journey that balances bright citrus with earthy depth, finishing with a subtly sweet, clean woody drydown.

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