Le Joker, by French outfit Art De Parfum, won the gold medal at the London Beauty Awards, 2020. I can see why. A saline, fresh nutmeg aromatic, with facets of star anise, Timur pepper, ambergris and elemi, this is one of those perfumes I would put in in the same category as Eau D’Italie: scents that are magnetizing in their chalky sea air simplicity, yet that wisely eschew the dirty über-niche plugholes of algae and seaweed. Described by the company as a ‘fascinating woody fragrance (cypriol, patchouli, Atlas cedarwood), intertwining fruity spicy notes with powdery notes of makeup and smoky cigarette facets……Le Joker aims to awaken different emotions in different people’. I personally certainly don’t smell the (clown) makeup, but...
This month marks a milestone for us here at Art de Parfum - it's our 5th birthday! And what a journey it’s been! Over the last 5 years our collection has transformed and grown to seven incredible, ethical fragrances that all exude french sophistication. As we go forward we will continue to always create luxurious perfumes that are as green and innocent as possible to the environment and the wearer. "An idea means the beginning, staying in business means progress, but good old fashioned hard work means success. Stop running after waves and let the sea come to you! I’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has supported, guided and worked passionately for Art de Parfum" Happy...
Here is another green and genderless scent which is also in my article on The Original Copy, Signature Wild by Art de Parfum. "There is such a development after applying this on the skin, it's definitely the most special perfume I have in my collection. First it's more on the spicy, fresh and woody side and then slowly you can smell a creamy and sweeter note, a very aromatic and complex scent. The delicate mixture of ambergris, Peruvian balsam, cinnamon, leather and dried fruits initially has a spicy and woody texture and then develops a soft and subtle creaminess on the warm skin- which isn't there in the beginning, I'm so fascinated by this..." Beside this everything else is also...
