L'Artisan Parfumeur 1999 EDT

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Passage d'Enfer

by Olivia Giacobetti

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1999, created by Olivia Giacobetti. Passage d'Enfer settles into a heart of Lily and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody and Musk. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Passage d'Enfer carries a Statement verdict, an amber-led wear.

Passage d'Enfer is a divisive beast. Many call it a spiritual, clean incense-lily masterpiece, but just as many find it underwhelming, weak, and ultimately dull. Best sampled to see if you get the church or the shower gel.
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Mysterious
  • Soft
  • Relaxed
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Passage d'Enfer Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Smoky
92%
White Floral
91%
Woody
86%
Musky
75%
Balsamic
69%

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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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean accords make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its understated nature might not stand out for dates or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

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About

Opening with a distinct coolness, Passage d'Enfer wraps you in a clean, almost antiseptic aura. The star is a stark, almost melancholic lily, softened by a faint, dry incense. It's underpinned by a clean, powdery musk and subtle woody notes that emerge on the dry down. Imagine an empty, stone-cold church, not a vibrant bouquet - it's chaste, ethereal, and notably unsweetened.

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