WormwoodOpens with
Star AniseHeart
Pine Tree NeedlesDries down to
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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Fou d'Absinthe
The moment when an absinthe louche transforms, swirling into a cloudy green as water is added, the scent of wormwood and spices filling the air.
Smells likea Christmas tree·a pine forest
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Fou d'AbsinthePremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Santal · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2006 by L'Artisan Parfumeur, Fou d'Absinthe is a fresh and spicy aromatic fougere created by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti. The composition opens with the sharp, bracing notes of wormwood and star anise, evoking the intense spirit from which it takes its name. The heart brings warmth through nutmeg and cloves, while the base offers a woody depth with patchouli, pine needles, and incense. This fragrance captures the essence of absinthe — both its clarity and complexity.
Apply sparingly — the wormwood and star anise notes are potent. Give it time to develop on skin; the base will bloom after about an hour, creating a warm, woody presence that lasts through the day.
Fig. 01 — Fou d'Absinthe, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Olivia Giacobetti
Olivia Giacobetti has an uncanny ability to creat an atmosphere. Having completed her training at Robertet, she founded her own perfume laboratory, Iska, and dedicated her career to doing that.
“Echoes of everyday life and nature: fletting emotions, moods, details, attitudes... the many small fragments of life that bear new images.”
Olivia Giacobetti · Frédéric Malle perfumer page (scraped brand_site_bio)
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 11%.