Les Bains Guerbois 2018 EDP

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2013 Résidence d'Artistes

by Dorothée Piot

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Les Bains Guerbois 2013 Résidence d'Artistes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dorothée Piot. 2013 Résidence d'Artistes opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Cardamom, and Peach, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Les Bains Guerbois's 2013 Résidence d'Artistes carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive one. Some get a refined, meditative sauna; others are trapped in a sweaty car with sour body odour. You'll either adore its woody-spicy warmth or recoil from its perceived unpleasantness. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Sensual
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2013 Résidence d'Artistes 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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. The woody-spicy character leans more towards intimate or casual evening wear, though some find it office-appropriate for its unique, meditative quality.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 complex, almost contradictory blend of bright bergamot and mandarin alongside a warm, spicy cardamom and a whisper of peach. As it settles, a dry, slightly green papyrus emerges, softened by delicate jasmine and powdery violet. The base is where it gets interesting: a smooth yet robust leather mingles with creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a clean musk, creating a skin-like warmth that some find utterly captivating and others, distinctly off-putting.

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