Atelier Cologne Paris was launched in 2009 by a French-Italian married couple. They are famous for their unisex colognes absolue – highly concentrated colognes based around citrus notes. They are inspired by the romanticism of their exotic travels around the world. Their lasting power is comparable with eau de parfum. I personally find them good for layering.
Pacific Lime
Citrus
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
The main note is of course sour lime which stays strong the entire time. If you love lime, this cologne is for you. I smell also coconut and mint which evoke holiday; however, the tropical island feel fades away quickly. It is what it is. Lime! It can be a little bit juvenile to wear solely lime as your fragrance of the day. I suggest to layer it with Musc Impérial or Vanille Insensée. 60/100
Iris Rebelle
Floral
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger
It is a modern and unique take on iris. The cologne smells certainly very clean and fresh. There is also something relaxing about it. I do not smell much of bergamot but rather iris, lavender and wood. I do like iris hence I had high expectations about Rebelle. It is not bad; nevertheless, I still prefer my Infusion d’Iris by Prada. I find Infusion less sharp (better blend) and totally unisex. 40/100
Pomélo Paradis
Citrus Aromatic
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
Interestingly, there is no pomelo in the mixture but grapefruit and mandarin instead. Grapefruit has a bitter and moist smell which comes out beautifully in a fragrance. I prefer this one to Pacific Lime. It is a more complex better balanced cologne in my opinion. The vibes are again indeed very young so it is a good idea to layer Pomélo Paradis with Musc Impérial or Vanille Insensée. 70/100
Orange Sanguine
Citrus
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger
Right from the start, it smells like orange juice. You will appreciate mesmerizing blood orange at the top. Later, it settles sweet, spicy and woody. It is a nice twist to the citrus top. It almost feels gourmand. Orange Sanguine is one of my favorite. I am a fan of an orange smell and I am very pleased with the direction this cologne took on. 90/100
Vanille Insensée
Woody
Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger
This is again a very unique smell. It is long lasting. This vanille is not sweet at all. It has a rather woody and smoky character. Nonetheless, it may be dark to wear on its own. I suggest to layer it with some of the brighter or floral options from Atelier Cologne. It is a definitely interesting choice and a solid base fragrance. 50/100
Oolang Infini
Woody Aromatic
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
Its projection is strong and clean; however does not last as long as it seems from the beginning. The cologne does smell like a cup of tea. I understand that the perfume community has very specific needs so the clients are looking for something new and unusual; but personally, I do not want to smell like tea. Yeah, I am not fond of Oolang Infini that much. 10/100
Clémentine California
Citrus Aromatic
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
Clémentine California is the flagship so far. You get a lot of clementine with woodsy and green base. It is the first sophisticated combo from the citrus range that does not need any layering. It is very fine on its own. It smells like a juicy clementine in a forest. Something about it is relaxing, almost therapeutically. I am considering buying a bottle. It is alluring. 90/100
Cédre Atlas
Woody
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
Citrus with woods. Cédre Atlas is a simple masculine freshie. Very pleasant though. Sometimes you just want to smell good and to wow everybody is not the goal. A nice addition to a starter kit. A suitable present for any man who likes to smell clean and fresh. Nothing more, nothing less. Despite being marketed as unisex, I think Cédre Atlas will come across too masculine for many women I know. 60/100
Musc Impérial
Woody Floral Musk
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
A sexy cologne. With bergamot, sage, leather and lavender leaning more masculine. It is not soft white musk used in Narciso Rodriguez, for example. A nice basic night time scent. Can serve well as a base layer for AC citrus colognes. 50/100
Rose Anonyme
Amber Floral
Perfumer: Jérome Epinette
This is predominantly rose with oud. I have not find much passion for oud so far and speaking of rose, I already have my rosy favorites from other brands. I am afraid Rose Anonyme is a pass for me. Nevertheless, I believe, it is a unisex edgy option for fragrance lovers who are suckers for oud. Rose is a nice addition to it. 30/100
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