Clémentine California

Clémentine California, from Atelier Cologne, is a woody fragrance released in 2016. A strong citrus side follows, with lighter spicy, aromatic and leather touches.

Clementine and mandarin give a juicy, sunny, sweet citrus opening, and juniper berries a crisp, gin-like freshness. The heart is aromatic and spiced: star anise brings a soft, liquorice-like warmth, basil a green, peppery herbal note and pepper a dry sparkle. The base is dry and woody, with Haitian vetiver giving a clean, grassy, slightly smoky earthiness, sandalwood a creamy smoothness and cypress a dark, resinous greenness.

Most wearers find its longevity moderate, and opinions on projection are split between moderate and intimate. It is voted mainly for summer and worn overwhelmingly by day. Worn by anyone, it suggests hot days, holidays and the office in warm months, for someone who likes bright, juicy citrus with a spiced, woody base, cheerful but grown-up.

Clémentine California — unisex fragrance by Atelier Cologne (released 2016). Top notes: Clementine, Mandarin Orange, juniper berry. Heart notes: Basil, Star Anise, Pepper. Base notes: Cypress, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database