CardamomOpens with
SpicesHeart
IrisDries down to
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Dzongkha
The quiet intensity of a mountain cabin where the scent of leather-bound books mixes with burning incense and the earthy aroma of vetiver.
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DzongkhaPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessLeatherware No. 03 Coach · CoachMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Dzongkha by L'Artisan Parfumeur was launched in 2006 and crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, offering an intriguing blend of woody, spicy, and smoky notes. The fragrance opens with cardamom and litchi before giving way to a heart of peony and incense, leading into a warm base of cedar, iris, leather, and amber. This composition evokes the atmosphere of a remote mountain retreat where the air is crisp, and the scent of burning incense mingles with earthy vetiver and smoky spices.
Apply this fragrance in light sprays to allow each layer to unfold gradually. The smoky spices are most noticeable initially, but the warm amber base will develop over time. It pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings where its depth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Dzongkha, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 19%.