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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Après l’Amour
feminine
Created by Thomas Kosmala
Après l’Amour by Thomas Kosmala is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Après l’Amour was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Thomas Kosmala. Top notes are Lemon Zest and Bitter Orange Blossom; middle note is Aromatic Spices; base notes are Musk, Amber and Woody Notes. "This nuanced, multi-layered scent captures the erotic energy and languorous mood of skin meeting skin. Bitter orange and lemon zest add zip to the top notes before cooling down to a base of wood, musk and amber." - a note from brand.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
78%
Spr
51%
Sum
97%
Fall
Day & Night
71%
Day
93%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,201 votes
3.61
Love it
1.3k41%
Like it
70222%
OK
32110%
Dislike
35711%
Hate it
52116%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 15 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The community is divided on Après l'Amour No. 4, with some finding it evocative and living up to its hype, while others find the chemical/dental office notes acrid and unpleasant. Opinions are heavily influenced by batch variation, with older versions praised as more rounded and newer versions criticized for worse performance and a weird opening.
Strengths
- Highly evocative and memorable scent with strong nostalgic appeal
- Sweet, candy-like opening with marshmallow and cotton candy notes
- Lives up to the hype for those who appreciate it
Weaknesses
- Acrid, harsh chemical or dental office quality that many find off-putting
- Heavy ambroxin note can smell like burning electrical wires or solvents
- Newer batches (2024-2025) reported as worse in performance and opening
Best for
Niche fragrance enthusiasts seeking bold, divisive scentsVintage/older batch seekersThose who enjoy sweet gourmand fragrances despite quirks
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
