GrapefruitOpens with
Black PepperHeart
Natural MuskDries down to
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Onde Sensuelle
The energy of a bustling city street late at night, where the warm glow of streetlights mixes with the spicy aromas from nearby food stalls.
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42%Similar accords, often for lessDesire Black · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by L'Artisan Parfumeur, Onde Sensuelle is an aromatic spicy fragrance created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. The composition opens with a vibrant blend of grapefruit and bergamot, followed by a complex interplay of black pepper, white pepper, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, juniper, cloves, saffron, and cardamom. These warm spices create a dynamic tension that evolves into a rich base of jasmine, natural musk, agarwood (oud), and amber, providing depth and sensuality.
This fragrance has a strong presence due to its spicy and aromatic notes. Apply two sprays initially; it will bloom fully within an hour. It’s best for evening wear when you want a scent that lasts and evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Onde Sensuelle, 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
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 24%.