Our take
What does Clementine California smell like?
Atelier Cologne built its identity on the cologne absolue, a format that extends the freshness of classic colognes with a higher concentration. Clementine California, released in 2016, applies that idea to a sunny citrus. The opening is radiant, with juicy clementine and mandarin sharpened by juniper berries that add a resinous facet. The heart takes an unexpected aromatic turn as basil, star anise and pepper form a green, slightly spiced freshness that avoids the fruit-juice effect. The base of cypress, vetiver and sandalwood brings a dry, luminous woody footing. It conjures an orchard under the Californian sun, crushed leaves and a warm breeze.
When to wear it
Spring and summer, daytime or office wear; it suits lovers of bright, aromatic citrus of any gender.
It belongs to the Citrus, Aromatic family. Clementine California is one of 1 creations by Atelier Cologne in our encyclopedia.
