Product reviews: L’Artisan Parfumeur perfumes
Reviews by: Alexa Williamson
L’Artisan Parfumeur sent me a bunch of samples of their beautiful range of scents. Here’s what I thought of them…
Timbuktu: a gorgeous and enamouring earthy scent
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Their description: “a wild, bewitching, mysterious potion with woody overtones and spices from afar”
L’Eau de L’Artisan: a beautiful light, fresh scent. Elegant and elite.
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “light and long-lasting freshness, scents of sun kissed countryside… a perfume for sunny days”
Bois Farine: too powdery-smelling for me!
Rating: ** (out of 5)
Their description: “a bewitching blend of powdery flowers and mellow words, a sensual bouquet that will caress your skin”
Mure et Musc: a delicate scent for a woman who appreciates subtlety
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “so fresh and at the same time so sensual… leaving an unforgettable train of mystery and excitement”
Fou d’Absinthe: just like they say, this is an enticing woody yet spicy scent
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “taste the bewitching green magic of this potent liqueur, with its chilling, yet burning herbal, spicy, woody blend”
Poivre Piquant: smelled too much like baby powder for my taste
Rating: ** (out of 5)
Their description: “the vibrant warmth of white pepper combined with the velvety tenderness of honeymilk – a spicy touch of sweetness – an irresistible contrast”
Jour de Fete: a gorgeous vanilla scent, which will make you seem yummy to others
Rating: ****1/2 (out of 5)
Their description: “celebrate with the delicious, smooth aroma of sugar coated almonds and velvety vanilla”
Premier Figuier Extreme: unfortunately, smells highly of alcohol so I can barely smell the figs
Rating: * (out of 5)
Their description: “all the pleasures of the fig tree brought together in an extravagant elixir”
Ambre Extreme: a lovely light scent of Oriental spices
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “an oriental elixir to make your head spin”
Mimosa Pour Moi: a gorgeous fruity scent (although mimosa is a herb)
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Their description: “memories of a weekend on the Riviera with the mimosas in bloom”
Cologne Mure et Musc: just like they say, a strong citrusy scent
Rating: ***1/2 (out of 5)
Their description: “gorged with citrus fruit and a touch of herbs, Mure et Musc sparkles for summer”
Piment Brulant: the pepper is evident, followed by an undertone of alcohol. Too bad the chocolate isn’t
Rating: * (out of 5)
Their description: “a hot Mexican pimento sets the chocolate on fire… and fever sweeps through your blood”
Tea for Two: L’Artisan Parfumeur gets points for originality. But, who really wants to smell like iced tea?
Rating: ** (out of 5)
Their description: “both voluptuous and spicy, a smoky rich and distinctive tea blend you can enjoy as a second skin”
La Chasse Aux Papillons: a gorgeous scent in between citrus and floral. Highly inspired.
Rating: ****1/2 (out of 5)
Their description: chasing butterflies… a heavenly fragrance playing hide and seek amongst orange and lime trees in blossom
La Chasse Aux Papillons: a gorgeous scent in between citrus and floral. Highly inspired
Rating: ****1/2 (out of 5)
Their description: “chasing butterflies… a heavenly fragrance playing hide and seek amongst orange and lime trees in blossom”
Dzing!: a terrific musky scent that reminds me of classic perfume Opium by Yves St Laurent
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “a fragrance soft and fierce…. Very wild very sweet! With Dzing! Every day is another fragrant show!”
Verte Violette: a gorgeous floral scent – doesn’t particularly remind me of violets. However, very enticingly romantic.
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Their description: “the delicious fragrance of a freshly picked bouquet of flowers”
Ananas Fizz: a gorgeous fruity smell, which will make you utterly delicious
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Their description: “intense and coloured, heady as an exotic cocktail”
Voleur de Roses: sadly, can’t smell anything but alcohol
Rating: * (out of 5)
Their description: “refreshing like rain after the heat, soft yet tenacious and strong too… unusually evocative”
Patchouli Patch: a lovely, light, exotic scent. Seductive and appealing.
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Their description: “like a patch suffusing the skin with a gentle layer of patchouli”
