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I love how this changes from citrus to woods. Mandarin dominates initially, but several hours later I mostly smell cedar, vetiver and a soft amber sweetness.
Hesperide feels elegant rather than attention seeking. I could easily wear this to work, lunch, holiday or dinner. Probably the most versatile one I've tried from Atelier des Sens.
This was the unexpected favourite for me. On paper the notes sounded fairly traditional, but on skin the combination of sparkling citrus, iris and warm amber is gorgeous. Understated but memorable.
The fragrance is just beautiful, so unique. The necklace is perfect. I am extremely impressed with both.
This was the unexpected favourite for me. On paper the notes sounded fairly traditional, but on skin the combination of sparkling citrus, iris and warm amber is gorgeous. Understated but memorable.
If the darker Atelier des Sens fragrances feel too intense for you, start here. Hesperide has the same niche feeling but it's much lighter and easier to wear during the daytime.
I normally avoid citrus fragrances because they disappear from my skin quickly. This has much more underneath the citrus. After the lemon fades I still get jasmine, vetiver and amber for hours.
The opening is very bright. Almost sharper than I expected for the first few minutes. Once the iris and jasmine arrive it becomes much softer and that's when I really started enjoying it.
Hesperide was instant sunshine for me. Lemon and mandarin at the beginning, but it doesn't smell like a basic citrus cologne. The iris and woods make it much more refined as it develops.
This smells incredibly clean without going into shower-gel territory. The aldehydes give it a slightly sparkling quality and the green notes stop the citrus becoming too sweet.
Beautiful summer scent. Fresh enough for hot weather but not another generic lemon perfume. The vetiver gives it a dry, slightly earthy finish that I really like.
Probably the freshest fragrance in the collection. The citrus opening is bright and sparkling and then it becomes clean, floral and woody. Very easy to wear.