Eau de Parfum2021
Athenean
James HeeleyThe nose · 1 fragrances · also made Phoenician Leather (2025)Portrait →

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James Heeley  ·  Sold as unisex

Athenean

3.85261 ratingsRespected, if divisive
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Athenean

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate27% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak15%
Moderate52%
Long lasting17%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate17% say strong or enormous
Intimate24%
Moderate58%
Strong9%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine15%
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Unisex64%
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Feminine21%
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James Heeley portrait
03 · The nose

James Heeley

James Heeley, born in Yorkshire, England, studied philosophy, aesthetics, and law at King's College, London. Working in design in France, he discovered how scents are crafted, and a 1996 meeting with Annick Goutal proved a turning point.

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Designer James Heeley

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