L'Artisan Parfumeur 2014 EDT

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Rappelle-Toi

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Rappelle-Toi is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Rappelle-Toi opens with Gin and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Gardenia and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Honey. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Rappelle-Toi carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a wildcard. Rappelle-Toi is a deeply polarising scent you'll either adore for its creamy, spicy gardenia or recoil from its indolic 'moldy' funk. Prepare for a ride, because this complex floral isn't playing it safe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Unique
  • Warm
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Rappelle-Toi Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Gin52%
Sichuan Pepper48%
Heartas listed
Gardenia67%
Incense33%
Baseas listed
Honey38%
Sandalwood31%
Musk31%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging character make it less suitable for office wear. However, its sensual and mysterious nature perfectly suits date nights and formal events, inviting closer appreciation. It's a bit much for casual or sporty settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Rappelle-Toi kicks off with a spirited shot of gin and a surprising jolt of Sichuan pepper, setting a distinct tone. This quickly softens into a luxuriant white floral heart, dominated by a creamy, almost lactonic gardenia. As it settles, rich honey and warm sandalwood emerge, underscored by wisps of incense and a clean musk, creating an intriguing, subtly animalic sweetness.

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