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L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis

Citrus
Floral
White Floral
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
EDP · 2015 · unisex

L'Artisan Parfumeur is a French niche house known for unconventional compositions and a commitment to natural ingredients, founded by Jean Laporta in 1978. The brand has maintained its artisanal approach while building a reputation for sophisticated, often challenging fragrances that resist easy categorization.

Noir Exquis opens with chestnut and orange before settling into a rich coffee and maple sap heart layered with orange blossom. The base is decidedly gourmand, built on tonka bean, vanilla, and heliotrope, grounded by ebony and sandalwood that prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a warm, slightly roasted gourmand with enough woody structure to feel refined rather than dessert-like.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate edible florals and coffee-forward compositions, suited to cooler months and evening wear. It works equally well on any gender and has enough depth to reward multiple wearings. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom, Noir Exquis deserves your attention.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
56%
Floral
54%
White Floral
29%
Woody
60%
Powdery
25%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
100%
Coffee
90%
Creamy
25%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Chestnut
Chestnut
Warm, slightly sweet, and earthy, roasted chestnut has a cozy, autumnal character that bridges gourmand and woody families. It reads as grounded and wholesome rather than extravagantly sweet, evoking open fires and market stalls in November. Used in oriental and woody fragrances to add a seasonal, comforting warmth.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Coffee
Coffee
Bitter, roasty, and slightly smoky with a warm, stimulating energy, coffee in perfumery reads as sophisticated rather than caffeinated. It adds depth to oriental and woody fragrances, and its slight bitterness stops adjacent sweet notes from becoming cloying. A note that perfumers love for its ability to make everything smell more complex.
Maple Sap
Maple Sap
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ebony
Ebony
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist87% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom83% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus56%Floral54%White Floral29%Woody60%Powdery25%
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
EDP
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Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis is $4.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $4.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis? +
$4.99 at Fragrances Line. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis smell like? +
L'Artisan Parfumeur is a French niche house known for unconventional compositions and a commitment to natural ingredients, founded by Jean Laporta in 1978. The brand has maintained its artisanal approach while building a reputation for sophisticated, often challenging fragrances that resist easy categorization. Noir Exquis opens with chestnut and orange before settling into a rich coffee and maple sap heart layered with orange blossom. The base is decidedly gourmand, built on tonka bean, vanilla, and heliotrope, grounded by ebony and sandalwood that prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a warm, slightly roasted gourmand with enough woody structure to feel refined rather than dessert-like. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate edible florals and coffee-forward compositions, suited to cooler months and evening wear. It works equally well on any gender and has enough depth to reward multiple wearings. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom, Noir Exquis deserves your attention.
What are the notes in Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis? +
Top: Chestnut, Orange. Heart: Coffee, Maple Sap, Orange Blossom. Base: Ebony, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis? +
Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Bon Parfumeur L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis? +
Based on shared notes, L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis (Ebony, Heliotrope, Coffee, Orange Blossom), Zoologist Bee unisex (Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom, Orange), Dua Fragrances 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Orange), Bujairami Mocha Inspired by Amore Caffe Mancera (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Coffee, Orange), Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Orange) may smell similar to L'Artisan Parfumeur Noir Exquis.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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