Eau de Parfum
Created in 2012

Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Seville a l'Aube by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Seville a l'Aube was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Petitgrain and Olive Blossom; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Beeswax, Lavender, Tobacco and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin and Olibanum.

Composition Profile

white floral 100%
amber 85%
citrus 70%
beeswax 60%
animalic 50%
honey 40%
aromatic 35%
sweet 30%
fresh spicy 25%
lavender 20%

About the Perfumer

Painting That Reflects Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel, 1890

This evocative painting captures the complex, mysterious aura of the fragrance. The rich textures and contemplative mood mirror the fragrance's depth and striking presence, while the bold use of color reflects its distinctive character.

Classic Song That Matches Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur

Song album cover

"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, 1924

Like Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur, Gershwin's masterpiece seamlessly blends contrasting elements into a harmonious whole. The composition's elegant transitions between dynamic and serene passages mirror the fragrance's evolution on skin. Just as this scent brings together traditional and modern elements, "Rhapsody in Blue" merges classical structure with jazz improvisation, creating something sophisticated yet accessible—an auditory parallel to this fragrance's olfactory journey.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

The first impression, lasting 15-30 minutes

Petitgrain
Olive Blossom

Heart Notes

The core character, lasting 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom
Beeswax
Lavender
Tobacco
Jasmine

Base Notes

The lasting impression, 4+ hours

Benzoin
Olibanum
Unique Character

Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur by L'Artisan Parfumeur offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur embodies the distinctive style of L'Artisan Parfumeur while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Seville A L'aube L'artisan Parfumeur is Ideal For

The Luminous Seeker: A Portrait of the Seville A L'aube Devotee

The Archetype: The Mystic

This person is most closely aligned with the Mystic—a seeker of transcendence, drawn to the liminal spaces between the sacred and the sensual. The fragrance Seville A L'aube—with its intoxicating blend of orange blossom, incense, and beeswax—evokes a ritualistic, almost ceremonial aura. Like the Mystic, they are not content with surface pleasures; they crave depth, meaning, and the fleeting moments where beauty brushes against the divine.

Their life is a pilgrimage toward illumination, though not always in the traditional sense. They are not a monk or a hermit, but rather someone who finds the sacred in the sensory—whether in the golden light of dawn, the hum of a crowded café, or the quiet intensity of a lover’s gaze.

Tastes & Aesthetic: The Alchemy of Sensation

Their tastes are an exquisite paradox—opulent yet restrained, decadent yet disciplined. They might wear a perfectly tailored linen shirt, slightly rumpled, as if they’ve just returned from a journey. Their home is a sanctuary of textures: rough-hewn wood, aged brass, the faintest trace of incense clinging to velvet drapes.

They are drawn to art that blurs boundaries—Baroque religious paintings, Persian poetry, flamenco music that throbs with both sorrow and ecstasy. Their bookshelf holds Rumi beside Nietzsche, Bataille beside Woolf. They do not consume culture passively; they interrogate it, searching for the hidden pulse beneath the words and images.

Philosophy & Values: The Ecstatic Yes

For them, life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be lived. They reject the binary of sacred and profane, finding holiness in the curve of a lover’s hip, the bitterness of black coffee, the sweat of a dance floor at midnight. Their philosophy is one of radical presence—an insistence on feeling everything, even when it burns.

Yet this intensity is not without cost. Their pursuit of transcendence can slip into escapism, their love of beauty into aestheticism. They may disdain the mundane, dismissing practical concerns as beneath them—until reality forces its way in, demanding rent be paid, commitments honored.

Relationships: The Fire and the Ashes

They love fiercely but ephemerally. Their relationships are like the fragrance they wear—intoxicating at first, then fading into memory. They are drawn to those who mirror their own depth: the poet with haunted eyes, the dancer whose body speaks in tongues, the philosopher who debates God over cheap wine.

But their shadow emerges in their reluctance to settle, to endure the slow burn of ordinary love. They crave the ecstatic moment, the lightning strike of connection—yet flee when the fire dims to embers. Their partners may accuse them of emotional nomadism, of loving the idea of love more than the person before them.

Lifestyle: Between Sanctuary and Wanderlust

They are neither fully rooted nor entirely untethered. They may keep a small apartment in an ancient city—Seville, perhaps, or Istanbul—where the streets hum with history. But they disappear for weeks, chasing an obscure festival in Morocco or a silent retreat in the mountains.

Their work, if they have conventional employment at all, is merely a means to fund their quest. They might be a translator of mystical texts, a curator of esoteric art, a perfumer chasing the perfect accord. Routine suffocates them, yet without structure, they risk dissolving into pure sensation.

The Shadow: The Abyss of Excess

The Mystic’s greatest danger is the seduction of their own depth. They may become lost in their inner world, mistaking introspection for wisdom, intensity for truth. Their disdain for the ordinary can curdle into arrogance, their eclecticism into dilettantism.

At their worst, they are a ghost in their own life—always chasing the next revelation, never fully inhabiting the present. They may burn too brightly, leaving only ashes in their wake.

The Redemption: The Return to the World

Yet when balanced, they are alchemists—transmuting the raw material of existence into something luminous. They remind others that life is not merely to be endured but exalted. Their gift is their ability to find the sacred in the fleeting, to make even the smallest moment tremble with meaning.

They are not meant to be saints or ascetics. Their path is the middle way—between the temple and the tavern, the prayer and the kiss. And in that tension, they find their truest self.

Pros

  • Exceptional longevity that lasts throughout the day
  • Complex evolution offers a rewarding sensory journey
  • Versatile enough for various occasions and seasons
  • Unique composition stands out from mainstream fragrances
  • High-quality ingredients ensure a premium experience

Cons

  • May be too intense for casual everyday wear
  • Higher price point reflects premium positioning
  • Bold projection might be overwhelming in close quarters
  • Certain notes may polarize some noses
  • Not ideal for those who prefer subtle, skin-close scents

Fictional Characters Who Would Wear This

👔

Harvey Specter

from "Suits"

Confident, polished, and always in control – this scent matches his sophisticated persona.

🕶️

James Bond

from "007 Series"

Elegant yet dangerous, with a complex character that unfolds over time, just like the fragrance.

👑

Daenerys Targaryen

from "Game of Thrones"

Commands attention with a powerful presence that balances fiery intensity and regal grace.

🧠

Sherlock Holmes

from "Sherlock Holmes"

Appreciates complexity and nuance, with a distinctive signature that's easily recognized.

💼

Miranda Priestly

from "The Devil Wears Prada"

Exudes authority and refined taste, with an unapologetic boldness that demands respect.