L'Artisan Parfumeur 2006 Edp

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Fou d'Absinthe

by Olivia Giacobetti

L'Artisan Parfumeur Fou d'Absinthe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Olivia Giacobetti. The fragrance opens with Blackcurrant, Wormwood, and Angelica, settles into a heart of Star Anise, Pepper, Patchouli, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Pine, Fir Resin, and Incense.

Our verdict on Fou d'Absinthe: Favourite

This one is a divisive but intriguing beast - a boozy, herbal forest floor that some will adore and others will dismiss as glorified aftershave. If you like a challenge and don't mind reapplying, Fou d'Absinthe is a uniquely charming, albeit fleeting, experience.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Clean
Fou d'Absinthe Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 2%
Fruity 6%
Green 28%
Sweet 10%
Warm 35%
Woody 22%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Woody
92%
Aromatic
88%
Warm Spicy
63%
Conifer
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Wormwood 46% Angelica 31% Blackcurrant 24%

Heart Notes

Star Anise 22% Nutmeg 18% Clove 17% Ginger 15% Pepper 15% Patchouli 14%

Base Notes

Pine 37% Fir Resin 34% Incense 29%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and herbal-woody character make it suitable for casual wear or an intimate date, though its distinctive profile might not suit all formal settings. The common complaint of poor longevity means frequent reapplication, which isn't ideal for office or sport.

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About

Fou d'Absinthe opens with a sharp, bitter blast of wormwood and angelica, quickly joined by the tart sweetness of blackcurrant. As it settles, a fresh and warm wave of star anise, pepper, and spicy cloves emerges, underscored by earthy patchouli. The dry down evolves into a calming, coniferous embrace of pine and fir resin, deepened by a whisper of incense, creating a complex interplay of cooling and warming sensations.

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