Best Atelier Cologne

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L'Oréal owns the Atelier Cologne perfume line, but Christophe Cervasel and Sylvie Ganter , two seasoned members of the fragrance world, founded Atelier Cologne in 2009 with initial offices in Paris and New York. Perfumers Jérôme Epinette, Ralf Schwieger, and Cecile Hua have all collaborated with Atelier Cologne to produce citrus and herbal concoctions that have put Atelier on the map. Atelier is best known for unisex citrus fragrances like Orange Sanguine, Pomelo Paradis, and Pacific Lime, despite the line's expansion to encompass other types, such as florals. Atelier must be doing something right because we get to talk about it today and everything we love about them; to begin with, let's assess ten of the best Atelier Colognes.

BEST ATELIER COLOGNES

• Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne

• Trefle Pur by Atelier Cologne

• Pomelo Paradis by Atelier Cologne

• Clémentine California by Atelier Cologne

• Grand Neroli by Atelier Cologne

• Bergamot Soleil by Atelier Cologne

• Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne

• Cedre Atlas by Atelier Cologne

• Vanille Insensee by Atelier Cologne

• Love Osmanthus by Atelier Cologne

• Orange Sanguine by Atelier Cologne 

Although Orange Sanguine is heavier than you may expect, the woody undertones complement the citrus's vibrant, juicy flavor. Like putting the rind of an orange in a bottle. The aroma most closely resembles the fragrance of an orange being peeled. Yes, it is a cologne, and it smells amazing. This level of fragrance is difficult to obtain. You will never find a more zingy, lifelike orange in a fragrance. Sunshine in a bottle, bursting with life and enjoyment in the summertime. While modest, longevity and sillage are typical for citrus scents.

• Top notes: Opens with Blood Mandarin, Bitter Orange, and Blood Orange
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Madagascar Pepper, Egypt Jasmine, and African Geranium
• Base notes: At the base, Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amber, and Sandalwood
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Citrus
• Longevity: 4 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Trefle Pur by Atelier Cologne

Trefle Pur has a lovely, fresh scent that is undoubtedly ideal for the spring and summer. It has a scent that is reminiscent of a watered-down Grand Neroli made by the same house and is a good perfume to layer. The scent is so genuine and real that it instantly makes you fall in love. Performance is average, like with most Atelier Cologne fragrances, but if you are already a fan, this can be a good blind choice.

Beginning with a burst of cold, fresh herbaceous, basil, and citrus, the aroma gradually becomes more energizing as a hint of bitter musk emerges. It is a unisex scent, however it leans somewhat more toward the male side. It is suitable for all seasons but not very deep for nights.

• Top notes: Opens with Cardamom, Basil, and Bitter Orange
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Violet Leaf, Tunnisian Neroli, and Clover
• Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Musk, and Moss
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Chypre
• Longevity: 6 hours plus
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Pomelo Paradis by Atelier Cologne

Pomelo Paradis is a sweet grapefruit scent that is so delectable, vibrant, and energizing. Pomelo Paradis opens with a stunning, brilliant grapefruit note that is undoubtedly the highlight of the fragrance because it turns to magic so swiftly. This grapefruit note is the best because it is zingy, juicy, and authentic. With the help of sweet mandarin, a dash of mint, and a strong grapefruit note, the aroma is vibrant and refreshing; orange blossoms that are subtle add to it too. Only when the citrus opening fades are  very faint powdered floral notes, such as rose and iris, discernible. The drydown reveals a trace of grassy vetiver, which is a perfect partner for citrus. After a little while, it disappears completely.

• Top notes: Opens with Black Currant, Calabrian Mandarin, and Pink Grapefruit
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Bulgarian Rose, Mint, and Orange Blossom
• Base notes: At the base, Iris, Amber, and Vetiver
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Citrus Aromatic
• Longevity: 3 hours plus
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Clémentine California by Atelier Cologne

Clémentine California is a light and airy fragrance. When the mandarin orange, clementine, and star anise dry down, a lovely sandalwood and vetiver trail is left behind.  The perfume generally smells like genuine orange juice on paper, but when you touch it, it feels more like a fluffy, scented citrus, a little bit like freshly shampooed hair. Summer is when this smells and works the best because in the sweltering summer heat, it remains on the skin.

• Top notes: Opens with Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange, and Clementine
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Pepper, Star Anise, and Basil
• Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood, Hatian Vetiver, and Cypress
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Citrus Aromatic
• Longevity: 3-4 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Grand Neroli by Atelier Cologne

This is a terrific day scent for warm weather since the florals and soft sweetness lend smooth sweetness and a feminine-leaning quality to the perfume. Grand Néroli, a radiantly fresh citrus perfume created with premium ingredients, is what Atelier Cologne does best. It performs better than practically any other citrus-dominant smell in this category and is gentle and well-rounded rather than harsh. Bright, juicy lemon and deeper bergamot in the opening notes soften its harshness. The neroli, however, is the star of the show- It is creamy, flowery, and has an orangey sweetness that is still rich but cleaner and less indolic. An appealing clean musk note that adds a subtle animalic edge as it dries down, offers this perfume some interest at this point. Though of good quality and composition, it lacks the inventiveness and keen beauty of other of the more transient Atelier Cologne fragrances. Nevertheless, it is a good green neroli fragrance with passable performance.

• Top notes: Opens with Bergamot, Amalfi LEmon, Petitgrain, and Neroli
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Birch Leaf, Galbanum, and Oak Moss
• Base notes: At the base, White Amber, Madagascar Villa, and Musk
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Chypre
• Longevity: 6 hours plus
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Bergamote Soleil by Atelier Cologne

In contrast to many other Mediterranean citrus perfumes, Bergamote Soleil actually smells like bergamot. There isn't enough time for the opening, and soon a generic synthetic aqua composition takes over. Although this middle stage lasts for a considerable amount of time, the citrus flavor doesn't completely disappear. Eventually, a light woody, faintly vetiver vibe takes over, but it's still incredibly watery and a bit synthetic. This perfume generally has a really bright, sunny atmosphere that is happy and vibrant.

• Top notes: Opens with Musk Mallow, Bitter Orange, and Calabrian Bergamot
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Egyptian Jasmine, Guatemalan, and Lavender
• Base notes: At the base, White Amber, Oakmoss, and Haitian
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Citrus Aromatic
• Longevity: 4 hours
• Sillage: Strong 
• Projection: Moderate

 

• Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne

Silver Iris is breathtakingly lovely and is also a magical name for a perfume. Warm, buttery sweet iris with a juicy fruity tart blackcurrant undertone gives out a cool and cozy fragrance. Violet leaves and patchouli give the powdery scent greater depth without being overbearing and raise it up with something cool and silvery. With a gentle, dainty iris, there is a strong metallic aspect (not bitter or screechy, just metallic). There isn't much to this that attracts save for a small amount of florals in the background. Either a stylish suit or motorbike riding gear will work for this.

• Top notes: Opens with Pink Pepper, Tangerine, and Black Currant
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies MImosa, Violet Leaf, and Iris
• Base notes: At the base, Whit AMber, and Patchouli
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Amber Floral
• Longevity: 8 hours
• Sillage: Strong
• Projection: Wide

• Cedre Atlas by Atelier Cologne

This is again another summery fragrance. By drydown, Cedar Atlas has a subtle woody cedar scent with fruity undertones and a bold, straightforward lemon-candy opening.  It opens with a lovely fruity aroma of sweet citrus and a hint of oak. Together with the citruses, the woody undertones and sweetness give off an effervescent feeling. With the woods moving forward, it gradually gets more manly. Shortly after, apricot becomes very apparent, with a dry vetiver niggling in the drydown. In all, this perfume is pleasant-smelling and adaptable for various daytime events in dry or warm weather. Although it leans more toward masculinity as it dries out, it is gender-neutral.

• Top notes: Opens with Black Currant, Bergamot, and Lemon 
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, APricot, and Cedar
• Base notes: At the base, Amber, Papyrus, and Vetiver
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Woody
• Longevity: 8 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Vanille Insensee by Atelier Cologne

Vanille Insensee has a pleasant, woody, slightly green, and mossy vanilla fragrance; not  at all gourmand, but sweet. Instead of cupcakes, it smells like actual vanilla- balsamic, sweet, and slightly woodsy vanilla. It also has a little caramelized odor and the aroma of wood barrels, with  subtle citruses that keep it fresh without becoming overpowering.   The fragrance of this perfume also has an approachable, relaxed vibe. both simple to wear and simple to be around. There are many people who enjoy vanilla, and this would be an easy gift to get for them.

• Top notes: Opens with Coriander, Citron, and Lime
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, Oakmoss, and Vetiver
• Base notes: At the base, Amber, Oak, and Vanilla
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Woody
• Longevity: 6 hours plus
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

• Love Osmanthus by Atelier Cologne

Like the other Atelier Cologne fragrances, this one has a citrus top note with a lemon undertone that is simple but of great quality. Lemon-heavy scents sometimes go perilously close to cleaning product territory, but in this case the gentle, apricot subtleties of the primary osmanthus note delightfully counterbalance it. It simply gives the perfume a zesty, new edge. The osmanthus is a lovely addition, and the lemon is much less tangy and more natural.

The osmanthus rapidly joins it in all of its lactonic, woody, and apricot-like splendor. It is a straightforward yet lovely harmony that truly works. As it develops, it becomes rather full-bodied and is joined by subtle cedar notes that give it a good foundation. Really well done; a beautiful representation of an osmanthus fragrance.

• Top notes: Opens with Italian Lemon
• Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Chineses Osmanthus
• Base notes: At the base, Cedar
• Perfume Gender: Unisex
• Scent Accord: Floral
• Longevity: 4 hours
• Sillage: Moderate
• Projection: Moderate

Conclusion

With an initial concentration on unisex citrus fragrances, Atelier Cologne created a collection of "colognes absolues". "Cologne" is also a qualitative term that has historically been used to describe citrus and herbal mixtures like the benchmark 4711 from Cologne, Germany. The "colognes absolues" from Atelier Cologne were inspired by such design but with a more potent fragrance—an absolue in the perfume lexicon.

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