L'Artisan Parfumeur 2010 Edp

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Traversee du Bosphore

by Bertrand Duchaufour

L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversee du Bosphore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. The fragrance opens with Red Apple, Pomegranate, and Spicy, settles into a heart of Iris, Leather, Tulip, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Rose, Honey, Sugar Cane, and Pistachio.

Our verdict on Traversee du Bosphore: Statement

A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
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  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Unique
  • Sensual
Traversee du Bosphore Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 14%
Fruity 18%
Green 5%
Sweet 33%
Warm 21%
Woody 4%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Leather
61%
Fruity
53%
Nutty
49%
Warm Spicy
48%

Notes

Top Notes

Red Apple 45% Pomegranate 28% Spicy 27%

Heart Notes

Leather 27% Iris 20% Saffron 19% Tulip 18% Tobacco 16%

Base Notes

Nougat 22% Sugar Cane 20% Honey 18% Pistachio 15% Rose 13% Musk 11%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.

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About

This takes you on an olfactory journey, starting with a bright, crisp burst of red apple and juicy pomegranate, swiftly layered with intriguing spicy nuances. It mellows into a heart of soft, supple leather infused with the delicate powdery whisper of iris and the warm, golden glow of saffron. The base is an edible dream of honeyed nougat, sweet sugar cane, and a distinctive nutty pistachio, all underscored by a subtle rose and grounding musk. It's an oriental delight, sweet yet complex.

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