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Eau de parfum
L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Limited Edition 2023
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer Limited Edition 2023 is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2023.
This release continues the distinctive aesthetic of L'Artisan Parfumeur, a Parisian house founded in 1978 by visionary Jean-François Laporte.
The brand has become one of the symbols of niche perfumery, offering a more artistic and free-spirited approach to fragrance creation.
The name Passage d'Enfer refers to the house's original fragrance, while the Limited Edition 2023 designation sets this version apart from other releases.
The composition conveys the character of L'Artisan Parfumeur: restrained, atmospheric and bold enough to create an expressive impression not through an abundance of ingredients, but through their precise combination.
Notes and Development
The olfactory formula of Passage d'Enfer Limited Edition 2023 combines incense, lily, a woody accord and musk.
Together, they create a cool, slightly smoky and gently floral scent in which the luminous transparency of lily meets the deep resinous nuance of incense.
On the skin, the fragrance unfolds gradually: incense gives the composition expressive balsamic depth, the woody accord adds a dry, textured quality, and musk makes the dry-down rounder and more comfortable.
Lily softens the austere facets and lends the scent an airy floral nuance.
The overall impression remains cohesive: this is neither a loud bouquet nor a heavy oriental composition, but an elegant fragrance with the effect of a quiet glow.
In olfactory terms, the perfume belongs to the balsamic, floral and woody families.
Musk and white-floral accents are also noticeable in the note structure, so the fragrance may smell different depending on skin temperature, humidity and the amount applied.
Wearability and Sillage
Passage d'Enfer Limited Edition 2023 is positioned as unisex and suits equally well those who enjoy intellectual woody-balsamic fragrances with a floral highlight.
It is especially appropriate in cool weather, for evening occasions, on a walk or in a calm work setting where individuality is appreciated without excessive showiness.
The sillage is described as very strong, so this perfume should be applied with moderation.
The precise dosage for skin and clothing is not specified in the available information; a practical approach is to start with one spray on the skin and assess its development after a few minutes.
On fabric, the fragrance may last longer, so applying it to clothing should be done with particular care.
The fragrance was created by Olivia Giacobetti, known for her delicate work with translucent textures and nuances.
Her approach is reflected here in the balance between the smokiness of incense, the purity of lily, the dryness of wood and the soft musky finish.
If you would like to compare its mood with other fragrances, you might consider BYTWO Ketu, as well as Narciso Rodriguez Essence Musc Eau de Parfum and Tan Giudicelli Annam.
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