L'Artisan Parfumeur 2010 EDP

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Traversee du Bosphore

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversee du Bosphore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Traversee du Bosphore opens with Red Apple, Spicy Notes, and Pomegranate, settles into a heart of Tulip, Leather, Iris, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Nougat, Sugar Cane, Musk, and Rose. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Traversee du Bosphore carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Unique
  • Sensual
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Traversee du Bosphore Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 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.

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

  • 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

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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