Traversee du Bosphore

Traversee du Bosphore is a highly distinctive gourmand leather fragrance that evokes a rich sensory journey through Istanbul’s bazaars. It opens with a bright, crisp red apple and pomegranate accord, tempered by a subtle, powdery suede note that gives it a uniquely soft, almost skin-like quality. The scent transitions into a luxurious, honeyed, nougat-rich heart accented with saffron, pistachio, rose, and iris, creating a delicate yet persistent sweetness that feels neither cloying nor synthetic. Leather is not prominent in the traditional sense, but rather appears as a warmly gauzy, suede-like texture, blended seamlessly with the gourmand elements. The dry down settles into a soft, powdery, elegant finale, with honey and musk giving it a comforting, long-lasting presence. The fragrance is best suited to cooler seasons and performs subtly, with moderate sillage and longevity that is well above average for L'Artisan Parfumeur. While some find the sweetness overwhelming or the development too linear, most agree on its memorable, layered quality — it’s a fragrance that feels like a journey, not a statement, and is perfect for those who embrace refined, intimate gourmand scents with an artful balance of sweetness and subtlety.