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, 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 sweet-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.
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Unique
  • Sensual
Traversee du Bosphore Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Leather
61%
Fruity
53%
Nutty
49%
Woody
48%

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.

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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.