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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Passage d'Enfer Extrême
The hushed intimacy of an after-hours library, where the scent of white flowers subtly intertwines with the lingering warmth of woody shelves and smoldering incense.
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Passage d'Enfer ExtrêmePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessGaultier2 · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares sandalwood and jasmine8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Passage d'Enfer Extrême, launched by L'Artisan Parfumeur in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti, is a composition that balances white florals with smoky, woody undertones. The fragrance opens with a bright floral freshness that gradually gives way to deeper, warmer notes of amber and balsamic accords, creating an enveloping warmth. The powdery and soft spicy nuances add a subtle complexity, making it feel both intimate and expansive.
This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so a couple of sprays is enough to let it develop fully on your skin. The powdery base notes emerge slowly over time, making it perfect for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Passage d'Enfer Extrême, 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 Passage d'Enfer line
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Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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The originalPassage d'Enfer ExtrêmeL'Artisan Parfumeur · Premium · $100–250Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022Gaultier2Shares Sandalwood and Jasmine$40–100★ 4.33 (321)45%Match
Rabanne · 2024Fame IntenseShares Incense, Sandalwood and Jasmine$40–100★ 3.83 (634)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 11%.