Atkinsons 2015 EDT

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The Excelsior Bouquet

by Benoist Lapouza

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Atkinsons The Excelsior Bouquet is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Benoist Lapouza. The Excelsior Bouquet opens with Flint and Sage, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Leather and Vetiver. Atkinsons's The Excelsior Bouquet carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A fresh, clean leather that's surprisingly potent. It's a bit divisive - some find it too subtle, others get compliments galore. An understated option that delivers a powerful aromatic-leathery punch.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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The Excelsior Bouquet Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sage55%
Flint45%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Baseas listed
Leather51%
Vetiver49%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, aromatic-leather character makes it versatile, though its surprising strength could make it a bit much for a quiet office. It's too refined for active sport but easily dresses up or down. A few wearers found it garnered compliments in professional settings.

About

Opens with an invigorating burst of sage and cold, mineral-like flint, like a brisk walk over rocky terrain. This fresh, airy quality soon meets a soft, warm spice heart before settling into a refined, smooth leather base, underscored by earthy vetiver. It’s less rugged than traditional leather scents, more of a second skin, clean and inviting.

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