Today, with the help of Perfumer Céline Ellena, the brand reimagines the never commercialised fragrance that started its story… 

Freckles of pepper and amber sublime the heart of this baroque perfume by presenting its aura in chiaroscuro, in which the unusual main ingredient, Banana, can shine sovereign. The Jasmin flower, mistakenly naïve, creates a milky and carnal link between the balms and the shimmer from the fruit. Violet flowers, slightly bitter, overlaid with nutmeg, raw and biting, create the sensation of the banana skin. Iris and Tonka bean, highly generous materials with imposing textures, brighten the irresistibly sensitive trail of the scent.

Premier Figuier marks an innovative milestone in the history of perfume. Imagine lying under the shade of a magnificent fig tree in the south of France. The fresh leaves, milky sap, warm air, sweet fruit, and even the cool shade cast beneath this tree were all captured for this scent. The magic of this fragrance also lies in the dreamlike quality it evokes of sensual layers of light, movement and scent. 

Timbuktu is a unique perfume that combines ancient mysticism with the profoundly modern. It takes inspiration from “Wusulan,” a ritual used by Malian women to scent their hair and skin. Flower roots, balms and spices are thought to bring love and sensuality. The smoky quality from papyrus wood, incense and patchouli pays tribute to the literal meaning of perfume: “Per fumum” or “through smoke”. Africa is evoked in the woody note of vetiver.

Unlike other Oriental fragrances, Noir Exquis takes place in one of the most romantic destinations in the world. This chance rendezvous happens in a patisserie. There is the aroma of confectionery and cakes in this traditional and charming French venue. This fragrance is a true gourmand delicacy of glazed chestnuts, candied orange and maple syrup. There is the addictive aroma of coffee. Noir Exquis connects these two people in this moment forever. 

The iconic Mûre et Musc takes on a new twist with an addition of dark purple berries. Blackcurrant has been added to the crisp blackberry note of the original scent creating a new luscious intensity. Together with the sensuality of musk and orange blossom this fragrance results in a fruity epicurean delight. Mûre et Musc Extrême is for the bold with a flair for the daring and dramatic. 

Passage d’Enfer pays homage to the Parisian location of L’Artisan Parfumeur’s office in the 1970s. It conjures up images of chilled cathedral walls and echoes of rituals and incantations. Translucent lily and white musk sweeten the balsamic smoke of incense. Passage d’Enfer is also a wicked play on words, the symbolic “Hells passage”, a moment caught between two worlds. The name may be dark and unsettling, but the scent itself is tranquil and contemplative. 

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