by L'Artisan Parfumeur
Seville a l'Aube is a deeply evocative, honeyed orange blossom fragrance with a prominent beeswax accord that forms its core identity. The opening features a crisp, green citrus note from petitgrain, layered with lavender and the immediate bittersweet aromatic quality of orange blossom. This evolves into a richly textured composition where beeswax, benzoin, olibanum, and subtle tobacco notes weave together, creating a warm, gourmand base that feels simultaneously natural and luxurious. It is unisex in concept but leans feminine due to its sweet, floral-forward character, with moderate sillage and long wear—often lasting over eight hours. On some skin types, the sweetness thickens into a cloying, gourmand impression resembling an orange creamsicle or sweetened wax, while others experience a more balanced, herbal elegance with the green notes of olive blossoms and lavender becoming more prominent. The fragrance is intensely atmospheric, conjuring visions of Seville’s city streets at dawn, with incense, olive trees, and honeyed blossoms. It is best worn in spring through autumn, particularly during cooler, sunlit days, rather than in intense heat where its richness can feel overwhelming.