L'Artisan Parfumeur 2013 EDP

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Skin on Skin

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Skin on Skin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Skin on Skin opens with Whisky and Saffron, settles into a heart of Suede, Rose, Iris, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Skin on Skin carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Skin on Skin is a divisive beast, a Marmite scent that takes you on a leather-clad, boozy ride where some find pure luxury and others, frankly, just find a shoe repair shop. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
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  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Skin on Skin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron50%
Whisky50%
Heartas listed
Iris25%
Lavender25%
Rose25%
Suede25%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate nature and decent longevity make it a fantastic choice for dates where closeness is key. However, the strong, sometimes peculiar opening and moderate sillage might make it unsuitable for office wear or formal events, where crowd-pleasing is often preferred.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

It kicks off with a sharp, boozy whisky hit, quickly softened by a plush, powdery iris. This leads into a distinctive suede and musk heart, often described as smelling like a new handbag or even a doll's head. Lavender and saffron add a subtle, spicy floral dimension, culminating in a drydown that's warm, intimate, and a touch animalic.

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