Atelier Flou is a new French Fragrance house. Developed by John Francois Cabos, who used to own Balenciaga before it was sold to the Gucci Group and renowned perfumer Jacques Chabert, Atelier Flou was born from Cabos’ love of fragrance and his disappointment when smelling the new scents on the market.

After five years in development and using only the finest ingredients, Atelier Flou has launched four men’s scents, Black Purple, Eau d’Aviateur, Monsieur Mon Amour and Katana-named after the Japanese Samurai sword. They all evoke a timeless masculinity in their own individual way and aim to add to the list of classic men’s scents.

We tried and tested Monsieur Mon Amour and Katana.

Monsieur Mon Amour
The fragrance has a light and delicate citrus bouquet. The exoticism of incense mingles effortlessly with the warmth of Gaiac wood before the sensuality of musk and amber continue to reveal themselves. A very fresh easy to wear fragrance-perfect and light enough to wear during a spring/summer daytime.

Katana
This masculine fragrance oozes strength and power. A spicy, warm heavier masculine scent suitable for use throughout the year.  We believe this fragrance would suit the more mature gentleman. Evokes memories of childhood masculine aftershaves and traditional red-blooded aromas.

Available at Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie, 5th Floor, Harrods. £78.00 100ml EDT.