Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis Cologne Absolue
Launched
2015
Perfumer
Ralf Schwieger (Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine, Etat Libre d’Orange The Afternoon of a Faun EDP, Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose EDP, Hermès Eau de Merveiilles EDT, Mugler Womanity EDP).
Notes (according to www.skins.co.za)
Top notes: pink pomelo from Florida, mandarin from Calabria, blackcurrant bud from Burgundy. Heart notes: Moroccan orange blossom, Bulgarian rose essence, mint from China. Base notes: vetiver from Haiti, iris from Tuscany, amber (main notes in italics).
About the brand
Founded by Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel in 2009, the Parisian niche fragrance brand takes its inspiration from the citrus profile of the classic eau de cologne. According to the duo, they launched a new olfactive family, Cologne Absolue, that blends citruses with “the most precious natural raw materials”.
CLASSIC INSPIRATION: Sylvie Ganter is the co-founder of Atelier Cologne.
Impressions
Pomelo notes can be harsh and off-putting. Not this one. It’s sunny and full of blissful life. The addictive kind you want to experience again and again. As the fragrance develops, the second main note, mandarin, starts coming through. Smooth and super-realistic, it maintains the invigorating vibe going with aplomb. As a vetiver-lover, I was very keen to experience the other key-note, hopefully, in a big way. But it’s more of a subtle, grassy hint in Atelier de Cologne Pomelo Paradis. However, that’s a quibble in the scheme of things.
“It’s sunny and full of blissful life. The addictive kind you want to experience again and again.”
Verdict
It’s only when I did some more research that I discovered that this fragrance comes from the brand’s Joie de Vivre collection. That’s exactly what Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis does so well. If you believe a perfume can have uplifting, mood-enhancing qualities, this one is definitely for you.
What others say
“Delightful and probably the best thing in this genre since Guerlain Pamplelune).” – Luca Turin, Perfumes: The Guide 2018
To buy
From R1 055 – R2 640
https://www.skins.co.za/cologne-absolue-pomelo-paradis-10211.html
For more info
https://www.ateliercologne.com/
I like this one, and I agree that it’s very sunny. I rarely wear citrus perfumes, otherwise I would have bought most of Atelier Cologne’s line.
Yip, you’ve got to like citruses in a big way to go for Atelier Cologne fragrances. Fortunately, I do have a thing for a good citrus scent.
Sounds delicious ! Aurore
It is, Aurore. In a very summery way, or if you need a dash of summer in mid-winter.
Sounds wonderful, the Joie de Vivre series as well! Lovely review and photographs,
Rich. I have this fragrance and don’t wear it very often, will do so when the weather isn’t too sunny 😎
Big thanks, Esperanza. It’s definitely one to enjoy as the temperature rises.