L'Été en Douce
Extrait de Songe
L'Artisan Parfumeur 2005

L'Été en Douce / Extrait de Songe by L'Artisan Parfumeur

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7.3 / 10 191 Ratings

A perfume by L'Artisan Parfumeur for women, released in 2005. The scent is floral-green. It is being marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Floral

Green

Fresh

Woody

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Peppermint

Rose

Heart Notes

Green hay

Linden blossom

Orange blossom water

Base Notes

White musk

Blond woods

Osier

Perfumer

Olivia Giacobetti

Ratings

Scent

7.3191 Ratings

Longevity

6.5136 Ratings

Sillage

5.4130 Ratings

Bottle

7.7128 Ratings

Value for money

6.823 Ratings

Submitted by Andi136, last update on 09/06/2024.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance was first released as Extrait de Songe. After a supposed trademark dispute with Annick Goutal, it was re-released as L'Été en Douce shortly after.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/31/2012

TURQUOISE
27 Reviews

TURQUOISE

Helpful Review 3

Frozen Crystal Waters...

Can you imagine yourself bathing under the frozen, crystal waters of a sparkling waterfall?..

If no, then L'artisan once again achieves the desired effect.
L'ete en Douce is exactly what you need to get transported in this refreshing paradise!

In the beginning, the first spray might hit you in the face with it sharp and a bit medical aspect, but that phase doesn't last long. According to my nose Linden tree along with a generous portion of musk is the one to give that flowery cold feeling. A hint of mint blends perfectly with the orange blossom which adds a slight sweetness to the whole composition.
L'ete en Douce finishing it development as a clean, musky-woody perfume that plays a safe, gentle game on you skin, especially in summertime.

Excellent lasting power!

03/01/2015

10
Scent

Flavorite
240 Reviews

Flavorite

Helpful Review 1

Snuggly Soft

Powdery, puffy, soapy, minty and soft. Oui- en douce, c'est vrai! This is so clean and light it is the perfect scent for interviews, Sunday brunch with the In-Laws, sailing and other miscellaneous fluffy events. In L'Été en Douce you will find peace and quiet- as if Ava Maria was put on auto replay and everything just remained perfectly still, unsoiled and soapy. Dirty and sexy is not even in my vocabulary. This is in no way a detractor for me as an admitted soapy-scent lover, the depth and Sillage on L'Été en Douce is worthy of the L'Artisan bottle. The bottle is of course a gorgeous octagonal art piece in itself- I think every one should have at least one on their dresser, IMHO. L'Été en Douce will appeal to you if you like fragrances such as Jessica McClintock, Summer Rain by Crab Tree & Evelyn and Library of Flowers Linden Blossom Fragrance. Light, innocent, fresh and low sillage, but enduring for 4-6 hours. There was a scent back when I was a child. by Avon called "Almost Innocence", this reminds me of that scent as it dries down and fades into my memory. Perfect for the office, the boardroom or snuggling with the giant Winnie-the-Poo-Bear. Not a dazzler, but a pleasant trusted companion.

06/14/2023

Stacia
134 Reviews

Stacia

4

The sweetness of summertime

One sample of this had me immediately adding it to my wish list. More than a smell, it was an entire emotional experience for me! L'Artisan is a house I already love and have sampled extensively. The nose behind this is Olivia Giacobetti, the talent behind my beloved Dzing! as well. Notes of linden blossom and orange blossom mingle gorgeously with a very realistic sweet hay accord. This lasts for half the day and then fades off into a smooth skin musk that makes me wish I had someone to hold me close and smell me. This is the sweet breeze that mercifully cuts through a humid summer day, refreshing and somehow nostalgic. Bottled magic of summer days that go on forever.

07/28/2012

5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 7
Scent

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

1

Spring days and freshly washed linen

L'Ete en Douce is one of the nicest Spring appropriate florals I've smelt in recent years. There is something truly likable about it. I can't help enjoying the way it smells on my skin.

The opening is the perfect blend of sweet and moist orange blossom and linden blossom, with an enticing note of fresh mint. It's a happy and delicate fragrance with feminine written all over it.

The overall feel is light and breezy. The white floral aspect is watered down, so it smells more clean rather than heavy or creamy. Gentle aromas of hay, grass and rose provide a natural and very Spring-like sensation that I can't help but admire.

Towards the base, L'Ete en Douce takes on a crisp soapiness with a touch of musk. It does have a slight laundry detergent smell, but on this particular occasion, it doesn't bother me.

Thankfully this fragrance is lasting despite its watery softness and delicacy. I feel instantly refreshed when wearing L'Ete en Douce, so I do not hesitate in recommending this fragrance whole-heartedly to floral lovers or niche enthusiasts.

11/14/2022

Loulou31
89 Reviews

Loulou31

2

Comfy

I have loved the artisan perfumer very much since I was very young.
L'ete douce bears its name wonderfully well, this perfume is a fresh and clean sweetness. The white flowers are delicate and discreet. The non-existent rose which delights me.
The hay and woody notes bring undeniable depth and originality to this fragrance, which could easily be classified as a clean scent.
Too bad it's so intimate. We would like to share it a little more around us.

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