Atelier Des Ors · 2015
Larmes du Désert EDP
Longevity
6–10 h60% of 12 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 71 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
smoky
grounded
smoky resin incense, dry cypress wood
Scent Notes
Woody
Base
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What the community says
Dry and warm
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 75 describe how long it lasts, 71 how far it projects and 39 how it smells. Most other posts only name Larmes du Désert.
How long it lasts75 people
6–10 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 6–10 hours. From 12 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (8 h).
Long-lasting for most people
about 2 in 3 say it lasts a long time
In words
Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 2 in 3.
How far it projects71 people
Projection varies
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
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Summary in words
Atelier Des Ors Larmes du Désert: what people say about it.
In short: Dry and warm.
Worn by everyone.
60% of people get 6–10 hours of wear (12 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 8 hours).
Long-lasting for most people (75 people): Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 2 in 3.
Projection varies (71 people): No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Perfumes people say smell alike: Arabian Incense Artisan Perfumery by Fragrance World (82% of voters).
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How we count
- It sums up what 100+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Atelier Des Ors Larmes du Désert smells like smoky resin incense, dry cypress wood. It opens with frankincense, gaiac wood and cypress, moves into benzoin, cedarwood and patchouli and settles on amber, labdanum and precious woods. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2015.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and smoky for casual days.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike resinous fragrances.
Around $132.
Explore more: More from Atelier Des Ors · Woody perfumes · Frankincense perfumes · Cypress perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Atelier Des Ors
Atelier Des Ors is a French niche house with a distinctive signature: 24-karat gold flecks suspended in the juice, visible through the transparent bottle. Atelier Des Ors is listed with 26 perfumes on Scendira, costing about $116 to $490. Mentions in the communities Scendira tracks favour Atelier Des Ors Lune Feline, Atelier Des Ors Blue Madeleine and Atelier Des Ors Pink Me Up. Other pieces on the page include Larmes du Désert (smoky resin incense with dry cypress wood), Rouge Sarây (warm spiced plum with vanilla woods), Rose Omeyyade (rose jam, pink pepper and smoky oud) and Musc Immortel (powdery iris with smoky herbs and soft musk).
Further reading: Warm & Amber perfumes and Gourmand perfumes and the Scendira brand directory.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky resin incense, dry cypress wood. It opens with frankincense, gaiac wood and cypress, moves into benzoin, cedarwood and patchouli and settles on amber, labdanum and precious woods.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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