Sicilian LemonOpens with
Chinese OsmanthusHeart
SuedeDries down to
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Atelier Cologne · Sold as unisex
Rendez-Vous
The quiet buzz of a late afternoon meeting, where crisp citrus notes blend with soft florals and a hint of suede to create an atmosphere of subtle intimacy.
Sicilian LemonTop
Pink PepperTop
Calabrian bergamotTopChinese OsmanthusHeart
Violet LeafHeart
IrisHeart+3Full bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Rendez-VousPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessEmozione · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Atelier Cologne, Rendez-Vous is a composition that balances bright citrus and aromatic freshness with deeper, powdery undertones. Perfumer Jérôme Epinette crafted this unisex fragrance to evoke the anticipation of a rendezvous, where Sicilian lemon and pink pepper create an initial burst of energy before giving way to the soft floral notes of osmanthus and iris. The suede and white musk base adds a subtle warmth that lingers long after the first impression fades.
Apply this fragrance in light layers for the best effect — the bright top notes are fleeting, but they set the stage for the lingering musky base. It's perfect for daytime wear, where it reads as fresh and approachable without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Rendez-Vous, Atelier Cologne
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Atelier Cologne
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The originalRendez-VousAtelier Cologne · Premium · $100–250Salvatore Ferragamo · 2015EmozioneShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.87 (1,186)37%Match
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2016Emozione Dolce FioreShares Iris, Suede and White musk$40–100★ 3.75 (157)
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Adds woody, warm spicy and vanilla; shares white musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 24%.