Piment Brulant
“Piment Brulant by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, cacao composition with a sweet undertone. Reads genuinely unisex on skin.
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Launched in 2002 by L'Artisan Parfumeur and crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, Piment Brulant is a warm spicy fragrance that balances the heat of its namesake chili pepper with notes of cacao and floral sweetness. The composition opens with a sharp burst of spiciness before transitioning into a rich and comforting cocoa base, underscored by soft florals that add an unexpected layer of elegance to the overall warmth.
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Application Tips
Piment Brulant's spicy top notes are quite potent, so use it sparingly — one to two sprays is enough. The fragrance settles into its warm cocoa base within an hour, making it perfect for cooler evenings or layering under a jacket in the daytime.
Bertrand Duchaufour
Founding perfumer · 120 fragrances · French
Bertrand Duchaufour is a French perfumer. He has had a prolific career, beginning in Grasse at Lautier Florasynth and continuing for a number of fragragrance firms as well as working independently and as the house perfumer for L'Artisan Parfumeur. He has drawn praise for niche perfume creations as well as mainstream hits.
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The story behind the bottle.
The kitchen where spices sizzle and cacao melts, enveloping you in a cocoon of heat and sweetness.
Fig. 01 — Piment Brulant, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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