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Atelier Cologne - Oud Saphir Released in 2015, Atelier Cologne’s Oud Saphir (“Oud”) has been described as an oriental woody fragrance.   But (spoilers) Oud wears more like a woody fruity floral on me. I am a big fan of fragrance that tells a story.   In the case of Oud, Atelier Cologne sets us up with an image of the kind of person who would wear this fragrance, “Her decision was irreversible. She would not continue living a life by others’ rules. To see his deep sapphire blue eyes and feel the calm of his voice again were the only things that mattered now. With him she finally felt ready to write her own history.”   This is a person who has decided to be the master of their own destiny.   It is a person who is self-assured and goes boldly forward into the reality they create for themselves.   And, as also evidenced by the notes and wear of the fragrance, this is a person who has decided to create their own joy. Oud opens with a delightful slightly...

Atelier Cologne - Café Tuberosa Cologne Absolue Pure Perfume I was anxious to try this newest release from Atelier Cologne.  I’d like to thank Evan Simpkins from the Atelier Boutique in Brooklyn, NY for providing me with a sample to enjoy. Café Tuberosa opens on me with a strong chocolate-tinged coffee and a light tuberose.  It’s heady and lovely at the same time.  The intensity of the coffee begins to fade 20 minutes into wear; although remains present.  There is an echo of a gently spiced floral that begins to emerge.  At this point, I get the feeling of sitting outside at a lovely café on a Spring day, sipping a latte, indulging in a chocolate croissant, while the breeze carries the aromas of my delectable treats and the flowers around me.  As this juice begins its drydown, I get the slight sweetness of the vanilla and the warmth of the musks.  The light cocoa, floral, and slight spiciness remain throughout my wear. Café Tuberosa follow...

Atelier Cologne: Vetiver Fatal You know what's just as good as being "easy on Sunday morning"? Being easy on Saturday morning! This woody aromatic is simply smooth and easy. I know vetiver (and oud) can be polarizing notes for many but vetiver is a favorite note for me; although oud can be hit or miss. With Vetiver Fatal, Atelier Cologne has taken the often times sharpness out of vetiver and given us the most gorgeous lightly green and earthy lemongrass. The fruit blend features a somewhat more prominent plum laid over a softly flowered citrus; these notes add a dash of sweetness. The sweetness remains in check, however, as the juice is tied together with hints of cedar and oud. Neither the cedar nor the oud are strong. They simply remain in the background rounding out and balancing this fragrance...making it oh so easy to wear. "Vetiver Fatal by Atelier Cologne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Vetiver Fatal was launched in 2012. The fragrance...