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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
L’Ete en Douce
A midday pause in a sunlit garden, where the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the gentle rustle of leaves.
Smells likefresh cut grass
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L’Ete en DoucePremium · $100–250
37%Similar accords, often for lessSafeer Al Ward · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L’Ete en Douce by L'Artisan Parfumeur, launched in 2005 and crafted by Olivia Giacobetti, is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the essence of a warm summer day. The composition opens with green and fresh spicy notes, giving way to a heart of sweet yellow florals and herbal undertones. It settles into a musky, powdery base that adds warmth and depth. This fragrance embodies the quiet confidence of a lazy afternoon, where the air is filled with the soft rustle of leaves and the gentle hum of nature.
Apply L’Ete en Douce lightly — the green and spicy top notes are bright but fade quickly. The floral and musky base takes time to develop, so a light touch ensures it doesn't overwhelm. This fragrance is best for warm afternoons when its powdery warmth can shine.
Fig. 01 — L’Ete en Douce, 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)
The L’Ete en Douce line
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Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 15%.