2023
Rue du Cirque
Hamid Merati-KashaniThe nose · 54 fragrances · also made Layton (2016)Portrait →

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Robert Piguet  ·  Sold as unisex

Rue du Cirque

The morning rush in a bustling city park, where the crisp air is filled with the scent of freshly cut grass and the promise of a new day.

3.8425 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
fresh spicyaromaticwhite floralroseherbalfresh
Rue du CirquePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessSotoor Raa' · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate22% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak0%
Moderate78%
Long lasting22%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate12% say strong or enormous
Intimate0%
Moderate88%
Strong12%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine8%
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Unisex8%
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Feminine85%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2023 by Robert Piguet and crafted by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, Rue du Cirque is a fresh spicy aromatic that captures the vibrant energy of a bustling city street. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of bergamot and nutmeg, creating an initial burst of freshness and warmth. This gives way to the delicate floral notes of lily of the valley and jasmine, which are underscored by the herbal complexity of geranium. As Rue du Cirque settles into its base notes of white amber, musk, and Haitian vetiver, it transforms into a warm, enveloping presence that feels both modern and lasting.

How to wear it

Apply Rue du Cirque liberally to pulse points for an immediate burst of freshness. The fragrance develops best over time, so give it at least 15 minutes to fully integrate with your skin before reapplying if needed.

Fig. 01 — Rue du Cirque, Robert Piguet

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Hamid Merati-Kashani portrait
03 · The nose

Hamid Merati-Kashani

Eastern poetry, Western form

Hamid Merati-Kashani is a perfumer whose work bridges Eastern and Western olfactory traditions with rare grace.

54fragrances
Iranian-Frenchnationality

Designer Robert Piguet

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Rue du CirqueRiviera Nights
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With Jacques Bogart Riviera Nights

Adds woody, citrus and warm spicy; shares bergamot and nutmeg.

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What people
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3.84/ 5 · 25 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 16%.

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