This winter, Chloé’s Atelier des Fleurs collection is welcoming a striking new creation: Cedrus Intense, a scent that deepens and magnifies the essence of the original Cedrus fragrance. A collaboration between master perfumers Quentin Bisch and Louise Turner, this new scent is more than a reinterpretation – it is a reinvention, an amplified tribute to the raw, untamed beauty of cedarwood.
From the very first spritz, Cedrus Intense ignites the senses with the shimmering brightness of bergamot and the cool spice of cardamom. This lively opening quickly gives way to a darker, earthier presence – something similar to the aromas that waft up when walking through an autumn forest, where fallen leaves crunch underfoot, their scent rich with the memory of changing seasons.
At the heart of the fragrance lies Chloé’s iconic rose, its delicate petals now imbued with an unexpected depth, as well as a touch of cypriol, with its subtle yet provocative, leather-esque scent. Then comes the soul of Cedrus Intense – a trio of meticulously chosen woods, sourced from across the world. Smoky Chinese cedar brings mystery and warmth, while Indian sand vetiver adds a sharp, mineral edge. Finally, Australian sandalwood softens the intensity, its creamy notes smoothing the composition into a hypnotic, lingering olfactory experience.
This is cedar at its most expressive – bold, textural and endlessly sophisticated. Cedrus Intense is not just a fragrance, it is an experience; one where nature’s most powerful elements are sculpted into something exquisitely refined. Now available exclusively at Selfridges, shop the new Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Intense here.
Photography courtesy of Chloé.
