New Niche Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant + The French 75 Cocktail Draw

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As perfume lovers we love the new and revere the vintage fragrances that preceded them. There are many areas of popular culture where reaching back to the past has led to something modern with a hint of the vintage as well. In the world of craft cocktails this has become the norm as vintage cocktails from the 1920’s and 30’s have been resurrected and given new life almost 100 years later. When it comes to fragrance cologne is almost as old a form, older actually, and in this first part of the twenty-first century it seems we are in a new renaissance for the venerable cologne.

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Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel

One of the leaders in this rebirth has been Atelier Cologne and the Creative Directors at the heart of it Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel. Ever since the release of their first collection of five Cologne Absolues in 2010 they have been pushing the boundaries aesthetically on what a cologne can be. I have always admired the clear vision both of them have and have maintained throughout the last four years. I remember a conversation with Mme Ganter soon after where we talked about what was possible with these new Cologne Absolues and I wondered if there was an ability to use them to go after deeper stronger un-cologne-like notes as the core. Particularly over the last 18 months that has been answered emphatically in the affirmative. So, ever unsatisfied, when I was given a preview of the latest release last fall I smiled and said “we are now full circle”.

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The latest release is called Cedrat Envirant which translates to “intoxicating citron”. Mme Ganter has many talents and one of those is in the world of craft cocktails.  She is the co-founder of the NYC speakeasy The Raines Law Room in the Flatiron District. One of the drinks she recently revived there is called a French 75 or Soixante Quinze. The drink is a mix of two shots of gin, lemon juice and sugar over crushed ice and then topped off with champagne. The drink received its name because it was said to be as potent as a 75mm cannon. For New Year’s Eve I made one to ring in 2014 and I can attest to the potency but it is a mix of tart fizz all around the powerful core. For Cedrat Envirant, perfumer Ralf Schwieger manages to capture the fizz around a potent lemon core.

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Cedrat Envirant starts with a refreshing fanfare of cedrat and lime a figurative sprig of mint floats on top of the citrus with a fantastic bergamot providing the sparkle. Hr. Schwieger then adds the gin in the presence of juniper berries but they are also supplemented by a bit of basil which really accents the herbal facets common to gin. The citrus and gin swirl together in a precise set of movements and they linger for a few hours just like that. Then over the last few hours just like the glow you get from having imbibed a well-made drink Cedrat Envirant mellows down to a woody glow of vetiver, elemi, and tonka shedding all of the cocktail components for a warm finish.

Cedrat Envirant has all-day longevity and above average sillage.

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From the very beginning Orange Sanguine, also signed by Hr. Schwieger, has been my favorite of the citrus based Atelier Cologne releases. It is the fragrance I use to introduce people to the line because I think it is just so easy to wear. I think Cedrat Envirant is similarly easy to wear but it has a bit more of a rakish charm with its gin-soaked heart. I do feel like Cedrat Envirant has returned Atelier Cologne back to the place where it all started four years ago. The best part is this journey has a lot more cycles left in it and Cedrat Envirant starts the second cycle of Atelier Cologne ever spiraling upward.

Disclosure: This review was based on a bottle provided by Atelier Cologne.

Mark Behnke, Managing Editor

Thanks to Atelier Cologne we have a 30mL bottle of Cedrat Envirant to giveaway. This is a USA resident and Canada draw. (You must be a resident and live in the US or Canada). To be eligible leave a comment naming your favorite cocktail and your favorite Atelier cologne. The draw will end January 12, 2014.

Editor's Note: Live in or visiting Brooklyn? Be sure to visit the new Atelier Cologne boutique located at 357 Atlantic Avenue and meet store manager Robert Collanino -Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief

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79 comments

  • My favorite cocktail is the caipirinha, and my favorite perfume from Atelier cologne is Bois Blonds. Thanks!

  • My favorite cocktail are mojitos! Yum!! I’ve never had the chance to try Atelier colognes, but I’m dying to. I’m international =)

  • Someotherspring says:

    I’m a huge fan of Whiskey Sours…and my favorite Atelier scent is Grand Neroli. Super sensual!

  • My favorite liquor is gin, my favorite cocktail is the Negroni, and regarding my favorite Atelier scent, I’m torn between Vanille Insensee and Orange Sanguine, BUT I ALSO LOVE THE FRENCH 75 AND AM DYING TO SMELL CEDRAT ENVIRANT. I live in the U.S. (and now am planning to make a side-trip to Brooklyn when I visit Manhattan next month!).

  • I have not had the pleasure of trying Atelier, but I do like a champagne cocktail with Kir. I am in the US

  • I love a Malibu Bay Breeze. Tastes like summer. My favorite Atelier cent is Vanille Insensee.

  • My favorite cocktail is an Aviation, but I really like French 75s as well. My favorite Atelier scent is Orange Sanguine also – I think I’d really love Cedrat Envirant!

  • My favorite cocktail is something we make at my work called the Chattanooga. Fresh strawberry purée, basil, a bit of bubbly and a lot of whiskey. Dee-lish! Thank you for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is something we make at my work called the Chattanooga. Fresh strawberry purée, basil, a bit of bubbly and a lot of whiskey. Dee-lish! My favorite Atelier is Rose Anonyme. Thank you for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is Gin and Tonic with a splash of lime so Cedrat Envirant sounds right up my alley! My favorite Atelier Cologne is Oolang Infiniti. thanks for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is a mojito … but it’s hard to find a good one in Kansas! My favorite Atelier scent is probably Orange Sanguine, with Vetiver Fatal close behind!

  • I like mojitos, margaritas, martinis, and champagne with Chambord.

    Of the Atelier colognes that I’ve tried, I like Mistral Patchouli and Vanille Insensée. I would like to try Cedrat Enivrant. I’m in the US.

  • My favorite cocktail is the caipirinha, and my favorite Atelier is the sublime, complex, girl/boy Sous le toit de Paris.

  • A Margarita is my cocktail of choice down here in South Texas. I own and love Orange Sanguine. I live in the US

  • My favorite cocktail is anything with rum in it. The more tropical the better! My favorite Atelier scent is Gold Leather with Ambre Nue a close second. I am in the U.S. Thank you!

  • I’m a big fan of the mojito, and my favorite Atelier fragrance is Orange Sanguine. I live in the US.

  • Janet in California says:

    I love Moscow Mules! Vanille Insensée is my favorite Atelier. Ralf Schwieger is one of my favorite noses! It all sounds wonderful. I am in the US.

  • Another good article Mark, thanks.

    My favorite cocktail would have to be pear and olive martini and favorite atelier that I just had to have was Rose Anonyme.

    USA

  • My favorite cocktail is gin and tonic and my favorite Atelier is Mistral Patchouli. I live in the US, thanks.

  • Seems not many others do, but my favourite Atelier is Ambre Nue, though I’ve not tried Gold Leather.

    Favourite cocktail is a Red Corvette!

  • I’m a gin fan (I even order my martinis with gin instead of vodka, ugh!) and love a nice, clean, gin and tonic with cucumber and citrus. mmmmmmm. So Cedrat Envirant sounds right up my alley!

    Orange Sanguine is currently my favorite of the Atelier Colognes that I’ve tried. I am in the US.

  • My fav Atelier is Vanilla Insensee. Cocktails: for savory times, gin and tonic , with great gin and cucumber or dirty martini. For sweet,..a pomegranate martini with housemade grenadine or raspberry margarita.

  • Back in my drinking days I loved the “Alabama Slammer”.I enjoy most of the Atelier scents but my favorite is Rose Anonyme.I’m in the US.Thanks for the draw!

  • I love a good dirty martini. 75 and Singapore sling are also great.
    Vanille Insensée is my fav followed by Patch. Mistral.

  • I think I’d love to try Mistral Patchouli, call it my favorite and there’s nothing like a well made Marguerita, fresh lime of course! CCC above says a Dirty martini- I’d like to say that but I don’t know what it is.

  • My favorite cocktail is probably mojito.

    I can’t wait to try this new offering from Atelier. I have a couple of favorites from them: Iris Silver and Vetiver Fatal.

  • My favorite cocktail is a brandy sidecar…and my current fav. Atelier Cologne is Vanille Insensee.

  • When I was in college, we all drank gin and tonic. I don’t know why. And while it remains my favorite drink, I drink it rarely as I prefer wine.

    My favorite Atelier is Vanille Insensee.

  • My favorite cocktail is Strawberry Margarita and my favorite Atelier is Iris Silver.
    Thanks!

  • Mostly a wine-drinker now, but my favourite cocktail from earlier years was a Sidecar — cognac, cointreau and lemon. My current favourite Atelier is Vanilla Insensee, but I’d love to experience Cedrat Envirant.
    I also want to say thanks to Atelier for releasing that great small-sized scent duo package before Christmas — would love to see their others appear like this too.
    Thanks for including Canada in this draw opportunity.

  • maysamassimo says:

    Hi! I’m in the US. My favorite cocktail is Cosmopolitan and my favorite Atelier is Orange Sanguine. Thanks for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is Campari & soda, and favorite Atelier is Rose Anonyme. I am in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    i don’t drink alcohol so don’t have a favorite alcohol..i only wear alcohol 🙂 My favorite Atelier is Orange Sanguine which I have both in 6.7 and 1oz sizes. I am in the US

  • My husband loves gin and tonic and I love champagne so I’d love to win this for him! My favorite cocktails are margaritas or chocolate martinis. My favorite Atelier is Vanille Insensee. I am in the US.

  • My favorite cocktail, especially in warm weather, is a Tom Collins and my favorite Atelier cologne (that I’ve been able to try) is Orange Sanguine. Thanks for the draw, I’m in the US.

  • Hendricks gin and tonic is a favorite. I smelled Oolang Infini at the Scent Bar in LA a few years ago and I love the earthy, ‘near-fermentation’ aspect of the oolong holding down the citrus.

  • I love gin and tonic in the summer. I am a whiskey girl the rest of the year, mixed with just about anything.I don’t have a favorite Atelier, as I have had very little experience with them. Would love to try this. Thanks and I am in the U.S.

  • My current favorite cocktail is called a Blind Russian (Vodka, Irish Cream and Kahlua). Living in the USA I just can’t stop sniffing Gold Leather.

  • I love a great Hurricane…bars in New Orleans can really make a great one. Also love Rum Runners and the best are in South Beach. My fav Atelier is Vetiver Fatal. Excellent. In the USA.

  • julesinrose says:

    I don’t drink alcohol, but I do like a glass of tonic over crushed ice on a hot day. Maybe I should try putting a juniper berry or two in it some time. Have not tried Atelier Cologne. Would love to. In the US. Thanks!

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    My favorite cocktail is a gin and tonic, which would make this great for me! I haven’t smelled any of the Atelier compositions so couldn’t comment on any unfortunately. I’m in the USA. Thanks for the draw!

  • I like Mango Margaritas light on the tequila! My favorite Atelier is Orange Sanguine, and I am in the USA!

  • My favorite cocktail is a Dark and Stormy and my favorite Atelier is Vanilla Insensee. I am in the US. Thank you.

  • My favorite cocktail is probable the Industry Sour. It is equal parts Fernet Branca, Green Chartruese, and Lemon Juice. Delicious! Atelier does a great job on their fragrances. This one sound wonderful. I am a big fan of Bois Blonde. Just a great scent during the warmer months. Thanks for the draw! I am in the US.

  • My favorite cocktail is either a vodka martini, Death in the Afternoon, a whiskey sour, or something involving ginger liqueur. It’s not quite as hard for me to decide my favorite from Atelier Cologne, as it’s a tie between Rose Anonyme or Mistral Patchouli. I’m in the US; thanks for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is a Kir Royale, or really, anything with champagne! My favorite Atelier cologne is Mistral Patchouli, guaranteed to lift my spirits on gloomy days. The Cedrat sounds wonderful!

    I’m in the US.

  • My favorite cocktails are citrus and gin-based: Corpse Reviver No. 2 and 20th Century.

    And of the Atelier Cologne scents I’ve been able to try, I’ve been smitten by Grand Neroli.

  • My favorite cocktail is actually the French 75 (or a simple G&T) so I cannot wait to try this new scent from Atelier. I love their Oolang Infini.

  • I don’t drink much alcohol, but I like anything citrusy/fruity and not too bitter.. like a Cosmopolitan or Grayhound or something. Have liked a lot of the Atelier line, and am excited about this one! I’m in the US, and thanks for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is vodka lemon and my absolute favorite Atelier Cologne fragrance is the Orange Sanguine.

  • The Brazilian drink Caipirinha has to be a favorite of mine. It will sneak up on you. I hate to say this but I have not tried any Atelier fragrances unfortunately. Maybe this will be the time I get to try. This fragrance is something I would really like and would suit my style to a T. I am in the US. Thank you kindly.

  • My favorite drink is a classic whiskey sour – not one made with a mix. I really like the Orange Sanguine but I have a feeling the Cedrat Envirant will be popular. Thanks for the draw, I am in the US.

  • My fav cocktail is the old and good “Bloody Mary”, but I prefer my drinks straight
    My beloved AC is Trefle Pur
    many thanks for the draw

  • I will be not original saying I like Manhattan cocktail)

    I would be very glad to try Cedrat Envirant, it sound very interesting.
    USA reader.

  • How can I pick a favorite cocktail? 🙂 I love me a good Sidecar or Gin & Tonic, and my favorite (so far) Atelier Cologne would be Rose Anonyme (love the reversed cycle of rose in this). I live in the US. Thank you for the draw!

  • My favorite cocktail is a Zombie, then a margarita. My favorite Atelier scent is Orange Sanguine. I live in the US. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Thank you, I am from the US. I like Orange Sanguine, and my favorite cocktail is this citrusy, pineapple-y cocktail I tried once called the Sunshine Cocktail.

  • My favorite cocktail is a toss-up between a Sex on The Beach (the real one with vodka, Chambord, Midori and pineapple juice…not that South Beach one which is basically a slutty glorified SOTB! lol) OR my patented Blood Orange Manhattan (BIG bourbon guy here!)

    My fave Atelier? Oh geeeeeez…um, first knee-jerk reaction/answer is (of course) Orange Sangiune…however I was also sighing and swooning over Silver Iris & Gold Leather too.

    In the US and thanks to all involved!! <3

    Mark: NOW I want the cologne AND that drink! Awesome review, as always! I have NO IDEA how you sat on that for so long til it was released *giggles*

  • Favorite drink is gin and tonic in the summer. This scent sounds right up my alley with the juniper. (USA).

  • I don’t drink anymore, but a mimosa always hits the spot! I have never tried Atelier perfumes, but there are several on my list: Mistral Patch, Trefle Pur, and Vanille Insense to name a few. I’m in the US!

  • My favorite cocktail, so hard to choose! Some of the ones I love: Barttleton Boop, Sidecar, Kamikaze, G&T. I’m a big fan of gin so this fragrance sounds just perfect for me and as I have yet to try this line of fragrances also very excited for this draw. Many thanks, I’m in the US.

  • My favorite atelier cologne is silver iris
    I love it and I am not fond of rose perfumes.
    Favorite cocktail is a dirty martini
    Is it me or is it really hard to enter the right captchas

  • My favorite cocktail ( when I drank cocktails… ) was a Vodka Martini w/3 olives 🙂 I have not tried many of the Atelier fragrances but I love Silver Iris and I know I would love Cedrat Envirant as well.I am in the U.S. Thank you so much for teh draw.Best Wishes.

  • My favourite cocktail is the Shirley Temple. As for Atelier, the Gold Leather. I live in the U.S.

  • My favorite cocktail is a margarita, made with fresh lime juice,
    My favorite Ateleir Cologne, so far, is Trefle Pur.
    Thanks for the drawing.

  • My favorite Atelier cologne is Vanille Insensee
    I love the Sephora set of minis, it’s wonderful!
    Am not a huge cocktail drinker, recently have had some wonderful whiskeys…probably a whisky sour. But I also love limoncello and anything sweet and lemony, so the cocktail you described sounds right up my alley!
    USA

  • Courtney Warren says:

    The French 75 sounds pretty amazing. Although I am not a cocktail type of girl, tho sounds pretty amazing. As for my fave atelier cologne…I can’t say I have had the privilege to try any so it would be an honor to be able to win!

  • I practically drank Whiskey Sours from my baby bottle. How could it not be my favorite? Even though I am in the U.S., I have some thick Irish blood in me.

    Favorite Atelier? Incredibly ashamed to admit that I have only the pleasure of being gifted with Rose Anonyme. Gifted by Atelier. So, that’s my favorite. Typically, roses are not among my choosing, but this fragrance is exquisite. I look forward to exploring the line.

    Thanks to Atelier and Cafleurebon for the giveaway. Someone will smile.

  • Limoncello has always been a favorite of mine.

    Favorite Atelier? Bois Blonds layered with Mistral Patchouli!