2024
Haute Couture en Jeu
Nicolas BonnevilleThe nose · 28 fragrances · also made Note di Colonia III (2016)Portrait →

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Giorgio Armani  ·  Sold as unisex

Haute Couture en Jeu

The crisp energy of a morning walk through a city park, where fresh citrus and herbal notes blend with the subtle warmth of musk and wood.

3.9730 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicyrosearomaticmuskyfloralherbal
Haute Couture en JeuPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessTocade 2013 · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate43% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak14%
Weak0%
Moderate43%
Long lasting7%
Eternal36%
SillageModerate15% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate69%
Strong8%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine13%
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Unisex13%
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Feminine75%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2024 by Giorgio Armani and created by perfumer Nicolas Bonneville, Haute Couture en Jeu is a fresh spicy Oriental Floral fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with the bright zest of bergamot and basil, creating an immediate sense of freshness and energy. This gives way to a heart of damask rose, geranium, and iris, bringing a delicate floral bouquet that adds depth without overpowering the spiciness. The base notes of ambrette, white musk, amber, and cedar provide warmth and longevity, grounding the scent in rich, earthy tones.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in light layers — its spiciness can be intense at first but balances out beautifully over time. The base notes bloom within an hour, so two sprays on pulse points will ensure a warm presence throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Haute Couture en Jeu, Giorgio Armani

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Nicolas Bonneville portrait
03 · The nose

Nicolas Bonneville

A perfumer's garden in Paris

Nicolas Bonneville discovered his love of perfumery at age 12 during a trip to Grasse, and after studying chemistry trained extensively there under Jacques Maurel.

28fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Giorgio Armani

More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy

Similar accords, often for less

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Haute Couture en JeuSurfing Uluwatu
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With Zara Surfing Uluwatu

Adds fruity, soft spicy and woody; shares bergamot and cedar and 1 more note.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.97/ 5 · 30 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 13%.

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Like30%
OK10%
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