How to adapt your perfume to the season?
1. Spring: Light, floral, fruity
Why?
Spring evokes rebirth, softness, and the freshness of the first flowers. The ideal fragrance is delicate and luminous.
Ideal notes:
Orange blossom, Jasmine, Peony, Rose, Citrus fruits, Green tea
2. Summer: Fresh, sunny, aquatic
Why?
Heat calls for lighter, airier, and refreshing fragrances that don’t become overpowering.
Ideal notes:
Citrus fruits, Tiaré flower, Coconut, White musk, Marine notes, Fig
Recommended olfactive families for warm weather:
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Citrus (Hesperides): Lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin for a fresh, sparkling effect
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Aquatic: Marine notes, ocean breeze, lotus for a feeling of freshness
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Light florals: Jasmine, neroli, orange blossom for a delicate, summery touch
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Herbal & aromatic: Mint, basil, lavender for a refreshing effect
3. Autumn: Warm, spicy, woody
Why?
Autumn brings a more muted, cozy atmosphere that pairs well with deeper fragrances.
Ideal notes:
Vanilla, Amber, Leather, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Tonka bean
4. Winter: Enveloping, gourmand, sensual
Why?
Cold temperatures allow for richer, more powerful and comforting fragrances.
Ideal notes:
Incense, Oud, Sandalwood, Praline, Musk, Leather
Recommended olfactive families as autumn arrives:
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Woody: Cedar, sandalwood, patchouli for an enveloping, sophisticated touch
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Oriental: Vanilla, amber, musk for a sensual, comforting scent
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Spicy: Cinnamon, pepper, cardamom for warmth
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Gourmand: Chocolate, caramel, tonka bean for a sweet, addictive touch
Perfume selection by season
Spring (light and floral)
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L’Atelier Parfum – Coeur de Pétales: An airy, colorful bouquet with a delightfully contagious joie de vivre.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Green Crush: A powerful green burst that invigorates and intoxicates endlessly.
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Dior – Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet: A delicate bouquet of peonies and roses, fresh and romantic.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian – À la Rose: An ultra-feminine fragrance with a transparent, luminous rose.
Summer (fresh and sunny)
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Tom Ford – Eau de Soleil Blanc: An addictive blend of coconut, tiaré and citrus, perfect for the beach.
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Dolce & Gabbana – Light Blue: An explosion of lemon, green apple and cedar, fresh and sparkling.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Hot Splash: Blue waves vibrating to the rhythm of the blazing sun.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Salty Wood Fresh air and sea salt accords brighten the woody tones of oak and sequoia for a moment of pure pleasure.
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Guerlain – Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic A bright, zesty fragrance with mandarin and basil.
Autumn (warm and spicy)
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L’Atelier Parfum – Woodylicious A woody, creamy fragrance that transports us to an autumn evening in a cozy lounge, enjoying candied chestnuts.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Douce Insomnie: An intense night revived by a burning cappuccino accord, aphrodisiac sandalwood, and the sensuality of floral notes.
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yredo – Gypsy Water A woody fragrance with juniper berries, incense and vanilla.
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Diptyque – Eau Duelle A spicy, woody vanilla—soft yet sophisticated.
Winter (opulent and enveloping)
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Guerlain – Shalimar: An iconic oriental fragrance with vanilla, incense and bergamot.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian – Grand Soir A deep, sensual amber, perfect for winter evenings.
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Dior – Ambre Nuit An elegant blend of amber and rose, both powerful and refined.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Exquise Tentation: An addictive gourmand with a sensual vanilla heart accented by praline almond and patchouli. Irresistible.
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L’Atelier Parfum – Leather Black (K)night: A modern fragrance balancing a slightly animalic leather with a velvety feel, paired with a floral chypre accord.
Tips for managing your perfume rotation
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Have one signature base fragrance that represents you all year round
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Use travel sizes to test seasonal perfumes without investing in a full bottle
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Apply differently depending on the season: on clothes in winter (longer wear), on hair or pulse points in summer (lighter effect)
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Alternate depending on the occasion: a lighter scent for daytime, a more intense one for evening