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Perfume extract
Arts & Odeurs Sucre d'Antan
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Sucre d'Antan Arts & Odeurs
Sucre d'Antan is a fragrance by the French brand Arts & Odeurs, released in 2024.
This is a unisex perfume extract: the composition does not aim to be exclusively feminine or masculine and reveals itself particularly expressively on the skin, retaining a soft, seductive and gourmand character.
The name Sucre d'Antan can be understood as “sugar from the past” — and the fragrance’s mood is indeed connected with nostalgia for warm, sweet impressions.
However, this is not simply a sugary accord, but a more dimensional story in which a dessert-like tone is combined with floral nuances and the dense, rich texture of an extract.
Character and olfactory profile
The fragrance belongs to the floral and gourmand families, while its main note groups include floral, gourmand and sweet nuances.
This combination makes Sucre d'Antan appealing to those who enjoy noticeable compositions with creamy softness, an appetizing character and a beautiful contrast between indulgent sweetness and floral elegance.
Sucre d'Antan was created by Jean-Michel Duriez and Macan Kanté.
Their collaboration can be felt in the effort to create not a flat sweet fragrance, but a cohesive composition with an expressive opening, a soft development and a memorable drydown.
Longevity and sillage
The stated sillage of Sucre d'Antan is very strong, so the fragrance is noticeable in the surrounding space and is suited to those who appreciate a striking, almost perfumery-like presence.
The extract is best applied gradually: a few sprays are enough for the composition to project confidently without overwhelming those around you.
No exact recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are provided for this release.
In practice, it is best to start with a small amount on the pulse points and then assess how intensely it develops on your own skin; applying it to fabric may make the sweet accord even longer-lasting and more noticeable.
When to wear Sucre d'Antan
By character, this is a fragrance for cool weather, evening outings, cozy get-togethers and occasions when you want to add a sensual touch to your look.
Its sweet character is especially harmonious in autumn and winter, but with a moderate application it can also become an expressive accent during the transitional seasons.
Sucre d'Antan will appeal to fans of rich gourmand compositions who like fragrances that do not disappear unnoticed but leave behind a distinctive trail.
Its unisex character allows it to be experienced in different ways: on one person’s skin it may smell softer and creamier, while on another it may be brighter, denser and more floral.
Similar fragrances and its place in the collection
For further exploration, consider Estée Lauder Dazzling Silver, as well as Agonist Vanilla Marble and Pantheon Roma Trastevere.
These are not identical versions of Sucre d'Antan, but reference points for those who want to compare different interpretations of sweet, vanilla, floral and atmospheric accords.
No other concentrations of Sucre d'Antan are listed in the available data, so the fragrance should be considered specifically as an independent perfume extract.
The 2024 release demonstrates Arts & Odeurs’ interest in expressive compositions with strong sillage and an emotional, instantly memorable character.
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