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L’Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons fragrance
L'Artisan Parfumeur

L’Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons

EDT Feminine · 1999 · by Anne Flipo
6.2 /10

L’Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons scores 5/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 5/10 longevity
From USD 160–200From EUR 147–184From GBP 126–158From PKR 45,000–55,000From AED 600–750From INR 13,280–16,600From SAR 600–750
5 Longevity
5 Sillage
8 Versatility
6 Value
7.4 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

White Floral Sweet Citrus Floral
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Bergamot2Pink Pepper3CitrusHEART NOTES30–120 min1Linden Blo…2Orange Blo…3JasmineTuberoseBASE NOTES2h+1Ylang-Ylang2Tuberose
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileWhite FloralSweetCitrusFloralTuberoseACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Casual daytime Brunch Daily luxury
Seasons
Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 7.4 / 10
Extreme Heat
7/10
Good
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
7/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
10/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
4/10
Average
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A photorealistic, sheer floral bouquet capturing orange blossoms and lime trees in summer sun

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Wonderfully airy and uplifting, offering a beautiful respite from oppressive high-humidity summers

How It Compares

An innocent, lighter alternative to the greener and denser tuberose of Diptyque Do Son

The Controversy

Highly loved for its scent profile but frequently critiqued for its very short lifespan on skin

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons: Niche Without the Pretension

The word ‘niche’ carries considerable baggage — elitism, inaccessibility, diminishing returns. L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur cuts against all of that. Built on White Floral, Sweet, Citrus, Floral, Tuberose, this EDT is sophisticated without being alienating, distinctive without being difficult. For any buyer where quality and uniqueness command a genuine premium, L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons positions itself as an intelligent investment.

A photorealistic, sheer floral bouquet capturing orange blossoms and lime trees in summer sun

How L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Smells: Notes & Development

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Citrus — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Linden Blossom, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Tuberose. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads White Floral, Sweet, Citrus, Floral, Tuberose — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

Longevity & Projection: L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons on the Clock

Longevity (5/10): L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 3–5 hours. Layering with an unscented moisturiser before application improves staying power on drier skin types.

Sillage (5/10): L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (6/10): Pricing at around $160 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

How L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Handles Heat, Humidity & Cold

Of the five climate zones we score, L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 10/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is cold (Murree, New York) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Wonderfully airy and uplifting, offering a beautiful respite from oppressive high-humidity summers

Its average across all five zones is 7.4/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons is best suited to Casual daytime, Brunch, Daily luxury. The intimate projection makes it particularly suited to close encounters — dates, small gatherings, and one-on-one settings where a lighter touch is the right call.

Seasonally, L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

An innocent, lighter alternative to the greener and denser tuberose of Diptyque Do Son

What L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons sits at $160–$200. That puts it in the premium designer bracket — a meaningful spend, but well short of niche-exclusive pricing.

Regional pricing: PKR 45,000–55,000 in Pakistan, AED 600–750 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: L'Artisan Parfumeur Boutiques, Sephora, Selfridges. GCC/UAE: Harvey Nichols, Selected boutique counters. Pakistan: Specialty niche importers.

Verdict

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 6.2/10 puts L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Highly loved for its scent profile but frequently critiqued for its very short lifespan on skin

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons last?

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons has a longevity score of 5/10. On average skin, expect 3–5 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons worth the price?

At around $160, L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a considered purchase — evaluate your priorities against the alternatives before committing.

What does L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons smell like?

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons is characterised by White Floral, Sweet, Citrus, Floral, Tuberose accords. Opening with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, the heart revolves around Linden Blossom and Orange Blossom, settling into a base of Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons good for hot or humid weather?

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons handles warm weather adequately (score: 7/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

Is L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons for men or women?

L'Artisan Parfumeur La Chasse aux Papillons is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.