New Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Blanche Immortelle and Santal Carmin + Precious Metal Draw

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Blanche Immortelle and Santal Carmin composed by Jerome Epinette

Atelier Cologne, founded in 2010 by Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel, in a few short years has garnered global attention with their modern reinterpretations of the classic cologne genre. They are releasing two additions to the Collection Métal, which currently consists of Gold Leather and Silver Iris. Housed in bottles that have been coated in a precious metal, this line represents the celebration of rare essences in the Cologne Absolue style. For these new fragrances, the inspiration is immortelle in Blanche Immortelle, with a rose gold bottle, and sandalwood in Santal Carmin, in a yellow gold bottle.

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“I used to be a Southern Belle” by Ann Marshall

Immortelle is an interesting note. If used too abundantly, its similarity to maple syrup can make you feel like you are wearing a stack of pancakes. Used in more discreet quantities, it provides a lovely aromatic floral aura that has just a touch of sweetness. Jerome Epinette, the perfumer for both of the new fragrances, has achieved that harmonious balance in Blanche Immortelle. This perfume has one of the most delicate openings I have experienced in quite some time. A touch of citrus gives way to a gauzy floral choir that sings a soothing, harmonious hymn, with the immortelle providing the melody. I feel a little bit Southern Belle when I am wearing this perfume; it is demure and pretty, but with a distinct personality. The drydown is smooth and easy, a bit sweet, and quite comfortable. The longevity is great for a light fragrance, and the sillage plays hide-and-seek all day.

Notes: Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin, mimosa from Grasse; Corsican immortelle absolue, Indian jasmine sambac, and Turkish rose absolue; Indonesian heart of patchouli, Haitian vetiver from and Australian sandalwood. Concentration 18%

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“Agent” Editorial by Tyson Vick

Santal Carmin is a real treat for sandalwood lovers. M. Epinette has skillfully blended this scent to be reminiscent of the creaminess of the rare Mysore sandalwood whilst still achieving a good modern sandalwood fragrance. I suspect that the saffron and gaiac play a part in this, but before that, the sassy limette in the opening helps the perfume to open on skin with a bright fanfare. Soon after, the woods take over and run the show. There are no rough edges to these woods; they have been sanded and polished to be as smooth as silk. Vanilla adds a touch of sweetness in the drydown to keep those edges smooth. Santal Carmin is well-suited for a modern gentleman, but ladies will like it, too. It is very nicely done, with good close-in longevity and moderate sillage.

Notes: Calabrian bergamot, Mexican limette, Indian saffron, New Caledonian sandalwood, Indian gaiac wood, white musc, Indian papyrus, Texan cedarwood, and vanilla from Madagascar. Concentration 18%

 

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My samples were graciously provided by Atelier Cologne. Blanche Immortelle and Santal Carmin are scheduled for a Fall 2014 launch, but you can get Blanche Immortelle for a limited time on the Atelier Cologne website, at Atelier stores, and at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus while supplies last. Both scents are being offered in 200 ml with a 30 ml travel bottle for $315 or 200 ml for $285. Soaps and candles will be available as well.

Tama Blough, Managing Editor

Thanks to our friends at Atelier Cologne, we have a prize of a 30 ml of either Blanche Immortelle or Santal Carmin that will be hand decanted by Atelier Cologne for one lucky CaFleureBon reader in the EU, US or Canada. In the comments, let us know which you might prefer, your favorite from Atelier Cologne, and where you live. Draw ends on May 15, 2014.

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74 comments

  • After reading this I think Santal Carmin sounds yummi and like the kind of sandalwood fragrance I would love. My favorite Atelier Cologne is Orange Sanguine, its one of my staples in the warmer weather and gets me compliments every time, people seem to love it. I am in the US and thank you for that wonderful draw.

  • Being a lover of sandalwood, I’m curious to try Santal Carmin. It`d be interesting to see how sandalwood gets that Atelier “cologne“ touch. My favorite from Atelier is Mistral Patchouli. I`m in Canada. Thanks for the draw.

  • Linda Scott says:

    Oh, I really am dying to try the Immortelle Blanche. What a beautiful offer — thank you!

  • They both sound amazing!!! If I had to choose one; I’d pick Santal Carmin, but I’d honestly be happy with either.

    My favorite Atelier scent is Vanille Insensee.

    I live in the US. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • As a Southern Belle in Texas, I’d love to try Blanche. (Also my favorite Golden Girl!)

  • I would love to win Blanche Immortelle as I adore immortelle as a note…even if it’s maple syrupy. My current favorite Atelier cologne is Gold Leather. I am in the U.S. Thank you for the draw!

  • My favorite Atelier Cologne is Vanilla Insensee and I live in the U.S. I would prefer Blanche Immortelle. Thank you for draw.

  • ringthing says:

    I enjoy immortalle so Blanche Immortalle is my choice; favorite Atelier so far is Orange Sanguine. Thanks for another generous draw! I’m in the US.

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    What a treat! I haven’t tried many Ateliers, but would love to win Blanche Immortelle. I am in the US. Thank you!

  • I am a particular fan of Sandalwood so Santal Carmin really appeals. I’m in the US. many thanks for the draw

  • “A touch of citrus gives way to a gauzy floral choir that sings a soothing, harmonious hymn, with the immortelle providing the melody. ” I just had to quote Tama’s line again because I like it so much!
    Immortelle is a note I only recently discovered I was drawn to so I would love to try Blanche Immortelle. I own small bottles of the Rose and the Vanilla Atelier colognes, which are my favorites. I love the line, but what is happening with the prices? Those are pretty stratospheric prices for colognes.

  • d3m0lici0n says:

    Of the two i’d like to try Santal Carmin as I’m starting to explore sandalwood in fragrances, my favorite Atelier is Mistral Patchouli. I live in the US.

  • Choosing a favorite Atelier is very difficult for me, I have so many that I love. I suppose my current fav is my newest love, Silver Iris, but only because she’s the most recent that she comes to mind. Maybe Blanche Immortel could replace her at top? I look forward to finding out…
    I live in the USA.

  • I’d love to try Blanche Immortelle. My favorite Atelier is Bois Blonds. I am in the US, thank you!

  • Great reviews and I have been really interested in both if these
    I think Blanche immortelle would be my choice and my favorite atelier cologne is rose anonyme
    Thanks so much US of A

  • Of the two, I would like to try Blanche Immortelle. I have a couple of favorite Ateliers, but right now, I’ll place Grand Neroli at the top of my list. It’s great on warm days! I’m in the US.

  • With Sujaan on hard to choose a favorite Atelier. I have several that are staples in my life. I also adore the Silver Iris. I would love the chance to get the Santal Carmin, I am in the US. Thanks to Atelier on sponsoring the draw.

  • Santal Carmin would be my choice, but honestly, I would be happy with either one. I enjoy several of the Ateliers, and one of my favorites is Orange Sanguine (and Sous le Toit de Paris).
    I live in the U.S.

  • Jennifer B says:

    I’m a fan of Atelier’s Vanille Insensee.I would love to win Blanche Immortele. I’m in the US.Thanks!

  • leathermountain says:

    Another fan of Orange Sanguine here! I’m in the US and having a hard time choosing between scents that feature two of my favorite notes. Flipping a coin, figuratively, I choose Blanche Immortelle. Thanks so much for the article and the draw.

  • I would love to try Blanche Immortelle.
    So far, Trefle Pur is my favorite of the line.
    Thanks.

  • Laurentiu says:

    My favourite from Atelier Cologne is Vetiver Fatal. It has a little bit from everything: is fresh, is spicy, is aromatic, is perfect!

    I would love to try Santal Carmin. I live in Eu.

    Thanks!

  • Marcopietro says:

    I really like the notes of immortelle and its use in perfumery so I would love to win Blanche Immortelle.
    My favorite Atelier cologne is Vétiver Fatal. I am in EU.
    Thank you for the draw!

  • I’d love to try the Blanche Immortelle. My favourite Atelier Cologne is Vanille Insensee and I live in the EU.

  • My favourite from Atelier Cologne has been Mistral Patchouli but haven’t tried any from the metal line. Would love to try Santal Carmin. I live in EU

  • I would love to win Santal Carmin. My favorite AC is Silver Iris. Thank you for the draw!
    I live in the US

  • I would love to try Blanche Immortelle – it sounds right up my alley. My favorite Atelier is Vetiver Fatale. I live in the U.S. Thank you!

  • I haven’t tried many of the Atelier line but when I had a smell of Trèfle Pur, I absolutely loved it. Both Blanche Immortelle and Santal Carmin sound lovely but if I win, I’d love to try Blanche Immortelle.
    Thanks for the draw and I live in the EU.

  • I would prefer Santal Carmin- immortelle is a difficult note for me. I think my favorite from the Atelier line is Vanille Insensee. I live in the US>

  • My favourite Atelier is Trefle Pur. I think it packs the punch the others don’t.
    I would like to try Santal Carmin and I live int he EU,
    ty

  • Santal Carmin is calling my name! I like many of Atelier’s scents, Orange Sanguine is probably my favorite for summer, although the Cedrat is a close second. I’m in the US

  • Ifi Genial says:

    Blanche Immortelle would love to experience because of its gourmand nature. I have not any favorite from Atelier Cologne since I have never ever experiences even the smell of one of them. Hope I have the chance 🙂
    I live in EU and I thank you for this lovely draw.

  • Immortelle is my favorite note and it’s hard to find a good immortelle perfume, so Blanche immortelle for me. I like so many Atelier Colognes but my favorite so far is vanille insensee. Thank you Atelier Cologne. USA reader

  • julesinrose says:

    Santal Carmin sounds wonderful. I love sandalwood & I love saffron. My favorite fragrance so far from the house is Rose Anonyme.

    I’m in the US. Thanks for the lovely draw. Atelier Cologne is a really nice house run by a super nice person! 🙂

  • I recently went on a holiday to Corsica, country of immortelle. I would be thrilled to try Blanche Immortelle. I live in the EU. Thanks for the draw.

  • What a dilemma…though the review was superb and I have no immortelle bottles in my collection (other than a mini of Songes) I think the art and notes and knowing this nose I have to choose SANTAL CARMIN, should I be blessed to win.

    My favorite ATELIER depends on the season:
    WINTER Gold Leather
    FALL Vanille Insense
    SUMMER Orange Sanguine
    SPRING Oolang Infini

    I live in the US, in Pennsylvania. Much thanks for the great and generous draw!! 🙂

  • I’m such an Atelier fan and think I’d love Santal Carmin! My current fave in their line-up is Bois Blonds. I feel like me x1000 when I wear it! I live in the US.

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    both seem so interesting that it was hard to make a choice but i may go for Santal Carmin due to its replication of Indian Sandalwood. My favorite Atelier Cologne is Orange Sanguine and I reside in the US. thanks so much for the generous draw!

  • I haven’t had the opportunity to try any Atelier colognes but would love to try Blanche Immortelle. I live in the US. Thanks for the great draw!

  • I would love to test Blanche Immortelle. I haven’t experience any Atelier so far, but Vetiver Fatal and Vanille Insensee are on my test list.
    I am in the EU.
    Thanks for the give away!h

  • I would like Santal Carmin. I live in Germany. My favourite Atelier Cologne is Orange Sanguine

  • I am a sandalwood lover and I’m highly drawn towards Santal Carmin. The note breakdown sounds very interesting and has garnered my interest. Santal Carmin would be my choice.

    USA

  • alexander says:

    I appreciate the work of this brand.I specialy lone Bois Blond and Trefle pur.Theese two new sound very interesting I would test them both with pleasure but if I have to choose will pick Blanche Immortelle.I’m in EU

  • Oh, what a difficult choice! I do love my sandalwood but I think for the sake of its uniqueness in my own collection Blanche Immortelle wins my choice for this draw. Iʻm still in love with Orange Sanguine–even more so now that the thermometer outside has topped 90 for the last week and is aiming at 100 this week! I am in the US.

  • carole macleod says:

    Drool! Santal Carmin.and i am in Canada 9in the east, with the eagles). Thanks for this!

  • Since I love sandalwood, I would love to try Santal Carmin. My favorite from Atelier Cologne thus far is Silver Iris. I’m in the US and thanks so much for the draw

  • Blanche Immortelle I would like so much to try it! Thank you for the Chance! EU reader.

  • maysamassimo says:

    Hi! I’m in the US and my favorite from Atelier Cologne is Cedrat Enivrant. I would like Blanche Immortelle. Thanks for the draw

  • I’m in the UK. My favourite is Ambre Nue and I would like to try Blanche Immortelle

  • Blanche Immortelle would be my choice, thanks for the opportunity! My favorite Atelier is Orange Sanguine. I am in the EU.

  • FearsMice says:

    I’d choose Blanche Immortelle. My favorites are Rose Anonyme and Mistral Patchouli. I’m in the US; thanks for the draw.

  • I like the description of Santal Carmin, being a fan of sandalwood. My favourite is Trefle Pur. I am a UK reader. Thanks!

  • I’m going to pick the Santal Carmin because of it’s citrus aspects. 🙂
    U.S.A.

  • I live in the U.S., my fave Atelier is probably Vanille Incensee, with Orange Sanguine running a close second. And to pick between these two is tricky, but because I’m such a Sandalwood lover, I’d have to do with Santal Carmin. Merci beaucoups!

  • ChristineB says:

    I would love to try Blanche Immortelle. I like quite a few of the Atelier range but I think my favourite is Mistral Patchouli.
    I live in the UK. Many thanks.

  • Barbara B says:

    I’d like to try Santal Carmin because I love sandalwood! Have not tried an Atelier cologne yet. I am in the US.

  • I think that I would like Blanche Immortelle. My favorite Atelier Cologne is Gold Leather. US resident.

  • FOr the moment, the fragrance I most enjoyed from Atelier Cologne was Oolang Infini. And, very close to it, Orange Sanguine.
    Please count me in the draw, I would like to win Santal Carmin.
    Thank you for the generous draw, best regards,
    Gentiana , from Romania, E. U.

  • sara levy says:

    I would like to try Santal Carmin which would be the first and only Atelier I’ve tried. Thank you! I live in the US.

  • meganinstmaxime says:

    I would love to try Blanche Immortelle and I’m in the EU. My favourite so far is Orange Sanguine. Thanks.

  • I would like to try Santal Carmin.
    My favorite Atelier is Gold Leather.
    I live in EU.

  • tomate farcie says:

    My favorite is Silver Iris. I ‘m in the US. My choice is Blanche Immortale.

  • I would love to try Blanche Immortelle, my favorite is Orange Sanguine. I live in the US.

  • I’d love to try Santal Carmin, my favorite is Orange Sanguine. I live in the US.

  • I’d love Blanche Immortelle! My favorite thus far is Vanille Insensee. I’m in the U.S.

  • Wow, Santal Carmin sounds awesome and definitely me! Sandalwood and saffron and guaiac, oh my…
    Favorite is Vanille Insensee, thanks for the reviews and draw!

  • Love sandalwood oerfumes. I’ll choose Santal Carmin. My fav. from Atelier is Vetiver Fatal. Thanks
    USA