Atkinsons 2015 EDT

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Love in Idleness

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Atkinsons Love in Idleness is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Love in Idleness opens with Violet Leaf and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Atkinsons's Love in Idleness carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a gorgeous, romantic violet fragrance that splits opinion on its cosmetic interpretation. For some, it's a nostalgic trip to a dressing room; for others, an artificial headache waiting to happen. If you like a sophisticated, powdery violet, don't miss it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Soft
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Love in Idleness Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and intimate projection make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, and discreet enough for most offices. The elegant, slightly vintage feel might be a bit too relaxed for very formal settings, and it definitely isn't a sport scent.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Love in Idleness opens with a bright spark of raspberry before settling into a powdery violet heart. Iris and heliotrope join the violet for a soft, cosmetic-like aura, deepened by earthy oakmoss and a hint of patchouli. It's a clean, elegant floral with a gentle sweetness and a creamy, ethereal dry-down that evokes vintage charm.

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