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Eau de parfum
Art of Seduction The Birds and The Bees
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Art of Seduction The Birds and The Bees: Character
Art of Seduction The Birds and The Bees is a unisex fragrance from 2023 in an eau de parfum concentration.
The Russian brand offers not a light floral story, but an expressive play of contrasts: juicy fruity sweetness, radiant florals, woody dryness, and warm oriental depth.
This is a flirtatious fragrance in which softness always goes hand in hand with character.
The composition belongs to the woody, fruity, floral, and oriental fragrance families.
Its profile combines amber, citrus, sweet, white-floral, spicy, and woody facets, making The Birds and The Bees interesting to wear regardless of gender: on different skin types, it may smell honeyed and floral or smokier and woodier.
Development and Impression
At the opening, fresh, slightly tart bergamot stands out, keeping the sweet nuances from becoming cloying.
Strawberry adds juiciness and a playful mood to the composition, while honey gradually makes the scent golden, rich, and enveloping.
In this way, the fragrance moves from a bright first encounter to a more intimate, warm embrace.
At its heart, sensual jasmine unfolds, linking fruity tenderness with the rich base and giving the perfume a lively floral breath.
Then cedar, tobacco, tonka bean, and amber create a velvety trail with woody-spicy and slightly smoky nuances.
The notes in the database are listed together rather than divided into top, heart, and base notes; however, on the skin they create precisely this full-bodied, layered impression.
Sillage and How to Wear It
The Birds and The Bees is described as having a very strong sillage, so it can make a noticeable statement and leave behind a warm, sweet-woody trail.
For your first wear, it is best to start with one spray on the skin and give the fragrance time to unfold; add another if you would like a stronger effect.
Apply it to clothing with particular care and test it on an inconspicuous area first: rich honey-amber and tobacco accords can linger on fabric for a long time.
This unisex fragrance feels especially natural in cool weather, in the evening, on a date, or whenever you want not a neutral background but an expressive perfumery accessory.
It can also be worn during the day if you control the dosage. The sweetness of strawberry and honey gives it a friendly character, while cedar and tobacco retain a mature, confident tone.
Signature Style and Similar Directions
The fragrance was created by Lucas Sieuzac.
In The Birds and The Bees, he combines familiar, seductive notes with dark, textured details, helping the release uphold Art of Seduction’s focus on emotional, memorable compositions.
For a comparison in mood, try Etat Libre d`Orange Jasmin Et Cigarette: it is not an identical fragrance, but it may also appeal to those who enjoy jasmine and tobacco depth interpreted in an unconventional way.
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