Hand-picked from my own collection, this is a bold and sensual fragrance that transports me to Paris’s legendary nightlife. Decanted personally so you can explore its rich narrative before committing to a full bottle.
Why it’s in my Cabinet
Founder’s note:
I hold onto this for its vivid storytelling—whiskey and yuzu swirl into tobacco and rose, evoking neon-lit escapades in a legendary Parisian club. It thrives on cool nights and always earns intrigued compliments and hushed fascination.
The Scent, at a Glance
Fragrance family: Amber-Oriental with Floral and Powdery undertones Fragranticacdlc
Style & mood: Lively • Boozy-smoky • Sultry nostalgia
For whom: Unisex
Best season: Autumn–Winter
Best occasion: Evening • After-dark gatherings • Creative nights in
Perfumer & year: Bertrand Duchaufour, launched 2018
Concentration: Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Olfactory Notes
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Top: Whiskey, Bitter Orange, Yuzu, Wormwood
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Heart: White/Blonde Tobacco, Clary Sage, Heliotrope, Rose
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Base: Amber, Myrrh, Maté, Patchouli, Atlas & Virginia Cedar
Journey sentence:
It opens with a cinematic swirl of boozy yuzu and bitter orange energized by wormwood, drifts into a velvety heart of sage-kissed tobacco, rose, and heliotrope, then envelops you in an amber-spiced, woody-cedar embrace with smoky myrrh and earthy maté.
How It Wears (real-life)
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Projection / sillage: Moderate — invites close curiosity
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Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin; stronger and richer on clothes
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Temperature & setting tips: Comes alive in cool, dim environments—perfect for introspective or social evenings
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Layering idea: Soften its edge with a whisper of smooth vanilla or a cozy amber to add warmth without diluting the narrative
Decant Options
2 ml Glass spray ~20 sprays € 8
5 ml Glass spray ~50 sprays € 15
10 ml Glass spray ~100 sprays € 25.00
What you receive: A hand-filled decant from my personal 1978 Les Bains Douches bottle, clearly labeled with fragrance name, size, and batch. Retail packaging not included.
Good to Know
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Authenticity: Decanted from my original bottle—100% genuine
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Hygiene: Sterile tools, fresh atomizers, and gloves used for each fill
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Dispatch: Packed in Ireland—next-day dispatch on working days; tracked shipping available
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Limited: Small, rotating quantities—this selection evolves as my collection does
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Try-before-you-invest: A smart and beautiful way to test its pulse before committing to a full bottle
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