Win Atelier Cologne’s beautiful Advent Calendar
My next luxe beauty blog giveaway is for perfume enthusiasts. It’s Atelier Cologne’s Advent Calendar containing 17 mini sprays, 2 deluxe sprays, a full-size Clementine California fragrance and three holiday charms. It’s a wonderful introduction into the world of Atelier Cologne.
I had the pleasure of interview Sylvie Ganter, co-founder of the brand a couple of years ago when she visited Toronto.
Born in Provence, then studying in Aix and Marseille, France, she landed a job at Hermes where she quickly learned the craftsmanship and beauty of raw materials that makes that brand so famous. At 25, she hopped on a plane and moved to New York City to further develop the Hermes brand in the Americas. She quickly caught the attention of LVMH executives who wooed her away with the offer to develop their new cosmetics acquisition: Fresh.
It was a chance encounter with Christophe Cervasel that would change the trajectory of her career and life. Cervasel was a perfume designer for fashion brands and the two instantly connected with their passion for scent. They quickly dreamed up the concept of Atelier Cologne, a luxe perfume brand based on a new olfactive family they developed called “cologne absolu’. It’s based on the legendary ‘eau de colognes’ in France that pair the finest citrus notes with the most precious raw materials. What makes these perfectly balanced fragrances unique is their exceptional lasting power. Since its launch in 2009, the company has sold more than 500,000 bottles of scent in more than 30 countries thanks in part to the assistance of L’Oreal who acquired the brand a few years ago.
Read my fascinating interview with Sylvie here.
THE GIVEAWAY: I was excited to have an Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar to give away to one lucky reader. Big congrats to Carla S. I drew her name at random from all those who entered. More to come!
The Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar Giveaway begins at 12 noon EST on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 and ends on December 19th, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST (contest period). No purchase necessary to win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator.
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Nancy F
December 6, 2021 at 4:48 amI love Chloe because it is a scent that always makes me smile @nafenton
Jennifer F
December 6, 2021 at 12:03 amMy all time favorite is Elizabeth Arden (Red Door). For me, there is something magical about it. Thanks Dave.
Eileen
December 5, 2021 at 11:38 pmMy all-time favourite fragrance is Calyx. I love the crisp green citrus scent!
Gretchen
December 5, 2021 at 11:34 pmMy all time favorite is Givenchy Amarige
Tracy Davis
December 5, 2021 at 10:41 pmI love Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden because it smells fresh and clean!
Heather Schell
December 5, 2021 at 10:21 pmMy favourite scent of all time is Givenchy L’interdit, thanks to you Dave!
@heagiedonald
Fayha Mullaji
December 5, 2021 at 10:18 pmWhat a beautiful selection! Love it 🙂
@fayhalicious
Heather Schell
December 5, 2021 at 10:16 pmChance meeting or destiny? This is STUNNING! So much fun, a new scent for every day! Thanks for the chance Dave!
@heagiedonald
Sharon W.
December 5, 2021 at 10:07 pmMy all time favorite is Versace Bright Crystal. I was gifted the 100ml size on my 16th birthday and it has stuck with me since. I always have a bottle in my collection and always get compliments. I even gifted my daughter a set on her 16th birthday. It is now both our favorite! Thanks for another great giveaway Dave and company!
MARIANNA
December 5, 2021 at 8:20 pmI have not tried any of the fragrances of this brand but in general my favorite perfume ever is Mon Paris by YSL because it suits my skin so well that everyone asks me what perfume i am wearing
Kay Z
December 5, 2021 at 8:12 pmI love Estee Lauder Tuberose Gardenia. I love jasmine, gardenia all the tropical floral nor=tees! @kzarr on twitter
Susie Wilkinson
December 5, 2021 at 7:31 pm@SusieWilkinson
I love Calvin Klein, my favourite is ‘Escape’.
Susan T.
December 5, 2021 at 5:04 pmI have several favourites but my latest is Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur.
@suekitty13
Rosie Wilcock
December 5, 2021 at 4:48 pmI really love ANGEL but so many wonderful fragrances it’s so difficult to pick an all out favourite.
Fabulous article, what a talented lady and what a wonderful prize for all fragrance lovers out there
bn100
December 5, 2021 at 4:47 pmno fav; haven’t tried many
Andrew
December 5, 2021 at 4:15 pmIt would have to be Issey Miyake. Nothing compares and I always get so many compliments. @asfenton
Jamie Johnson
December 5, 2021 at 4:07 pmFor the giveaway, picking my favorite perfume is like choosing my favorite song! That’s too hard! But I’ll try. I do not know the name of it, but I believe it was called Nine. A guy gave it to me as a present one year, and it just smelled SO good! I’ve scoured the internet to find it, but to no avail. I can still smell it though when I concentrate on a memory. That’s the power of perfume. That’s one reason I love it so much! But if I had to pick one that I do know the name of I’d pick Flowerbomb Nectar. It smells crazy good, and it makes me feel so romantic and seductive! I want people to know my signature scent. I like smelling good because it makes me feel good! Flowerbomb Nectar’s scent is intense, lasts longer than most perfumes, and just smells incredible! I love it so much! Thanks for yet another fantastic fragrance giveaway! They are always some of my favorites! Thx Dave!! xoxoJJ
@BaBy_J_55
Jamie Johnson
December 5, 2021 at 3:59 pmOh WOW! Now that’s a fragrance set! Just brilliant! I remember reading the piece you wrote on her, and it was so GOOD! Her story is one for the ages, and her passion and brilliance cannot be denied. I loved how you told her scent story! Absolutely incredible! Thanks for yet another mind-blowing, drool-worthy, and fragrance filled giveaway! xoxoJJ
@BaBy_J_55
jan
December 5, 2021 at 3:09 pmChanel No5 is my all time favourite as it just settles in so nicely as a scent on me
Silvia
December 5, 2021 at 2:45 pmQuiero disfrutarlos todos.
Kristen Visser
December 5, 2021 at 2:44 pmI actually do not really have a favorite. I havent had the pleasure of trying different scents and never buy myself any perfume @weezyme
Birdie Colleen Trafford
December 5, 2021 at 2:34 pmMy all time favourite scent is Juicy Couture , such a pretty scent and friends comment on it every single time I where it out and have to thank Dave for turning me onto it or I would have never discover it , one many years ago now , thanks DAVE !! Wishing the best over the Holidays @birdie0322
Mel G
December 5, 2021 at 2:23 pmPerfume wise, I pretty much have a handful or two of favorites. It really depends on my mood. If you pinned me down today it would be Dylan Turquoise. It smells so sunny and bright. @minderblender
jennifer chadwick
December 5, 2021 at 1:51 pmwhat a great brand and products
Nuria Macías
December 5, 2021 at 1:13 pmI have not tried any so I would love to meet the brand
Nuria Macías
December 6, 2021 at 1:22 amtwitter @nurmagar