L'Artisan Parfumeur 2004 EDP

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Jour de Fete

by Olivia Giacobetti

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Olivia Giacobetti. Jour de Fete settles into a heart of Wheat, Iris, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Jour de Fete carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly coveted fragrance, Jour de Fete is an almond-wheat dream that divides opinion due to its notoriously fleeting nature. Those who love it are absolutely obsessed, calling it a discontinued masterpiece and a 'great white whale'. Be warned, though - its subtlety might frustrate some.
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  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Jour de Fete Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Almond33%
Iris33%
Wheat33%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and intimate nature make it perfect for office wear or casual comfort, as it won't offend anyone. While not overtly romantic, its gentle sweetness could work for close-encounter dates. It's too subtle for formal events where more projection is typically desired, and entirely unsuitable for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Jour de Fete whisks you away to a tranquil day surrounded by fields of golden wheat and almond blossoms. It opens with a uniquely green, raw almond that quickly softens into a fluffy, subtle sweetness. A powdery iris note blends seamlessly with wholesome wheat, evoking fresh-baked goods without being overly gourmand. The dry-down is an ethereal vanilla skin scent, delicate and comforting, like an almond cookie that's barely sweet.

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