2016
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Alexandra MonetThe nose · 28 fragrances · also made Coeur Fou (2024)Portrait →

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The Different Company  ·  Sold as unisex

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The moment you slip into a well-worn jacket, its scent whispering secrets of past moments.

3.97382 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
white floraltuberosewoodymuskyleatheramber
AdjatayPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessL'Air du Temps À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting62% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak10%
Moderate23%
Long lasting48%
Eternal14%
SillageStrong54% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate32%
Strong38%
Enormous16%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Leather Woody

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine15%
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Unisex49%
♀
Feminine37%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Adjatay Cuir Narcotique by The Different Company opens with a whisper of saffron's golden spice before surrendering to a supremely tactile leather heart that feels like vintage suede warmed by skin. Created by Alexandra Monet in 2016, this composition unfolds as a hypnotic reverie—oud and amber smoldering beneath a subtle musk—creating an intoxicating second skin that blurs the line between fragrance and obsession.

How to wear it

Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, one generous spritz is enough to make an impression. This fragrance reads best close to the skin, so avoid layering heavily; let it settle in for at least 15 minutes before heading out.

Fig. 01 — Adjatay, The Different Company

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Alexandra Monet portrait
03 · The nose

Alexandra Monet

A globetrotter's sense of balance

Alexandra Monet is a Paris-born perfumer with over fifteen years in the fragrance industry, who discovered her passion for scent at thirteen and trained at ISIPCA under Françoise Caron.

28fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer The Different Company

More from the house · founded 2000 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Adds aromatic, citrus and herbal; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.97/ 5 · 382 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 16%.

Love37%
Like40%
OK7%
Dislike15%
Hate1%
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