Olfactive Studio 2011 EDP

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Autoportrait

by Nathalie Lorson

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Olfactive Studio Autoportrait is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Nathalie Lorson. Autoportrait opens with Bergamot and Elemi, settles into a heart of Musk, Benzoin, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Olfactive Studio's Autoportrait carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This woody-balsamic fragrance is a quiet charmer, perfect for those seeking introspective comfort. While some find its performance lacking, its unique blend of woody resins and subtle freshness makes it a beloved, albeit intimate, wear.
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  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
Autoportrait Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and clean, woody profile make it suitable for casual wear or close encounters, like a date, where it won't overpower. The subtle nature means it can work in an office, but it might be too quiet for formal events or sports.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Autoportrait opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and the unique, slightly peppery warmth of elemi. This quickly deepens into a comforting heart of smoky incense and sweet benzoin, softened by a clean musk. The dry-down is an earthy, grounding blend of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss, leaving a sophisticated, woody trail that's both modern and timeless. Expect a smooth, resinous journey with a comforting, almost dry-green character.

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