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Atelier Flou

Atelier Flou is a French haute parfumerie house in Paris founded by Jean-François Cabos. Each fragrance begins with a poem by the brand's creator, which is then interpreted by masters from Grasse. Notable names in the catalogue include Monsieur Mon Amour, Eau d'Aviateur, Liva, and Hora Fugit.

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8 fragrances 19 accords

Brand story and character

Atelier Flou was founded by Jean-François Cabos. The brand presents itself as a French haute parfumerie house in Paris and states that its fragrances are produced in France. These details connect its creative vision with a specific national and professional setting.

Work on a composition begins with a poem by Jean-François Cabos. The text becomes the source material for the future fragrance and is then interpreted by perfume masters from Grasse. A literary idea is thus professionally reworked and transformed into a formula.

Cabos has also spoken about collaborating with Jacques Chabert. This name provides a personal reference point in Atelier Flou's creative method, although it does not imply that he authored the entire collection. Attribution remains a separate question for each composition.

Creating one fragrance takes approximately two to four years. This period shows that the transition from poem to finished work is not a quick choice of theme: a lengthy stage of development lies between the initial idea and release.

Atelier Flou identifies Monsieur Mon Amour, Eau d'Aviateur, Liva, and Hora Fugit among its bestsellers. These four names provide current reference points in the catalogue. They share the house's method—a literary starting point interpreted by Grasse masters—while each retains its own narrative and composition.

Brand fragrances

Atelier Flou Shamsin
Atelier Flou

Shamsin

2010 · female

Shamsin opens with narcissus and jasmine, then draws labdanum, olibanum, rose and iris into a warm floral heart. Patchouli and cedar provide woody depth; musk and vanilla soften the base...

AmberBalsamicMuskyPatchouli
Atelier Flou Sloane Rose
Atelier Flou

Sloane Rose

2011 · female

Sloane Rose explores rose as an accord rather than a listed note, placing its floral character in an ozonic, aquatic setting. Violet leaf, jasmine and orange create a fresh, luminous open...

AmberAquaticCitrusFloral
Atelier Flou Paradis Paradis
Atelier Flou

Paradis Paradis

2011 · female

Paradis Paradis opens with rose hip, jasmine and bergamot, bringing floral warmth into contact with a bright citrus accent. Iris supplies the defining powdery texture, while cedar gives t...

CitrusIrisMuskyPowdery
Atelier Flou Ten Nine
Atelier Flou

Ten Nine

2011 · female

Ten Nine opens with tangerine, black currant, bergamot, jasmine and caraway: citrus and fruit lifted by an unusual aromatic spice. Lavender, rosemary and mastic shape a herbal, resin-ting...

AmberAromaticBalsamicCitrus
Atelier Flou Monsieur mon Amour
Atelier Flou

Monsieur mon Amour

2017 · male

Monsieur mon Amour opens with citruses and jasmine before moving into olibanum, cedar and guaiac wood. The heart is dry, woody and lightly balsamic; ambergris, patchouli and musk bring wa...

AmberBalsamicCitrusFresh
Atelier Flou Eau d Aviateur
Atelier Flou

Eau d Aviateur

2011 · male

Eau d Aviateur opens on a clear blend of citruses, bergamot and orange. Petitgrain and violet leaf draw the brightness into greener territory, with flowers adding a measured softness. Tea...

AromaticCitrusFloralFresh
Atelier Flou Black Purple
Atelier Flou

Black Purple

2011 · male

Black Purple begins with bergamot over moss and patchouli, setting citrus brightness against an earthy, woody shade. Rosemary and nutmeg make the centre crisp and aromatic, while liatris,...

AmberAromaticCitrusEarthy
Atelier Flou Katana
Atelier Flou

Katana

2010 · male

Katana is built around aromatic precision. Cypress and juniper berries give the opening a brisk, resinous-green profile; cardamom and coriander introduce both fresh and warm spice. Patcho...

AromaticFresh SpicyGreenMusky

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