Atelier Cologne is a niche perfume line owned by L'Oréal.[1] Founded in 2009 by Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel,[2] Atelier Cologne is best known for unisex citrus scents like Orange Sanguine.
History
Founded in 2009 by fragrance industry veterans Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel (who married in 2014),[3] Atelier Cologne was originally based in Paris and New York.[4] Atelier Cologne has worked with perfumers Jérôme Epinette, Ralf Schwieger and Cecile Hua (Grand Néroli).[5]
L'Oréal acquired the company in 2016,[6] part of a broader trend of multinational groups buying niche fragrance lines and putting them into wider distribution.[7]
Products
Initially focused on unisex citrus scents, Atelier Cologne developed a line of “colognes absolues”: in perfumery, “cologne” can refer to the concentration strength of a formula (an eau de cologne containing a smaller percentage of perfume oil than an eau de toilette, which in turn has less than an eau de parfum). But “cologne” can also be a qualitative descriptor, historically describing citrus and herbal blends like the benchmark 4711 from Cologne, Germany.[3] Atelier Cologne's “colognes absolues” took inspiration from that style, but made their fragrances more concentrated: an absolue in perfume terms.[4] Though the line expanded to include other styles, like florals,[6] Atelier remains best known for unisex citrus scents like Orange Sanguine,[8] Pomelo Paradis,[9] and Pacific Lime.[10]
In addition to perfume, Atelier also makes matching scented body products (shower gels, soaps, lotions) and candles.[9]
Perfumes
Perfumes by year released:
2010: Bois Blonds, Grand Néroli, Oolang Infini, Orange Sanguine, Trèfle Pur
2011: Vanille Insensée
2012: Ambre Nue, Rose Anonyme, Vétiver Fatal, Sous le toit de Paris
2013: Mistral Patchouli / Patchouli Riviera, Silver Iris, Gold Leather
2014: Cédrat Enivrant, Blanche Immortelle, Santal Carmin, Rendez-Vous
2015: Pomélo Paradis, Sud Magnolia, Mandarine Glaciale, Cedre Atlas, Figuier Ardent, Oud Saphir, Jasmin Angélique, Musc Impérial
2016: Bergamote Soleil, Philtre Ceylan, Encens Jinhae, Poivre Electrique, Mimosa Indigo, Tobacco Nuit, Citron d’Erable, Camelia Intrepide, Emeraude Agar, Clémentine California
2017: Café Tuberosa
2018: Iris Rebelle, Pacific Lime
2019: Rose Smoke