L'Artisan Parfumeur 1993 EDP

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Voleur de Roses

by Michel Almairac

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1993, created by Michel Almairac. Voleur de Roses opens with Bergamot, Geranium, and Plum, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Voleur de Roses carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Voleur de Roses is a divisive beast: an earthy, gothic take on rose and patchouli that some adore as a masterpiece, while others find it a damp, mouldy mess. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent with a uniquely dark charm that's certainly not for the faint of heart.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Voleur de Roses 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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, earthy rose and patchouli character, combined with reports of moderate to good longevity, make it a bit much for the office. However, its dark and sensual nature means it truly shines as a date night or formal evening scent. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling a bit edgy, but sport is a definite no-go.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

It kicks off with a bold, tart plum and geranium, quickly descending into a rich, complex heart of deep red rose and dominant, earthy patchouli. As it settles, it smooths into a warm, sensual base of amber, sandalwood, and musk, with a lingering whisper of balsamic sweetness. Think a rain-soaked rose garden, deep and mysterious, with underlying damp earth.

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