2015
Love in Idleness
Fabrice PellegrinThe nose · 176 fragrances · also made 24 rue de l'Université (2017)Portrait →

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Love in Idleness

The scent of a secret garden at twilight, where powdery violets and sweet florals mingle in the fading light.

4.04285 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
powderyvioletfruityfloralsweetiris
Love in IdlenessPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate33% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak15%
Weak9%
Moderate43%
Long lasting27%
Eternal6%
SillageModerate36% say strong or enormous
Intimate20%
Moderate43%
Strong16%
Enormous20%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine91%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Love in Idleness by Atkinsons, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures the essence of a delicate floral bouquet. The powdery and violet notes create an air of refinement, while the fruity and sweet accords add a touch of whimsy. Earthy undertones ground this composition, balancing its lightness with subtle depth.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance lightly to your pulse points. The powdery and fruity notes will be most noticeable in the first hour before settling into a more subtle floral base that lasts throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Love in Idleness, Atkinsons

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Fabrice Pellegrin portrait
03 · The nose

Fabrice Pellegrin

The Mediterranean dreamer

Fabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.

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What people
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4.04/ 5 · 285 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 12%.

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OK8%
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