Daniel Josier Interdit Absente Eau de Parfum 100 ml

THE GREEN FAIRY — BOTTLED

Absinthe. The notorious "green fairy" — distilled from fennel, wormwood, and herbs — banned for decades across Europe, blamed for the madness and genius of the greatest Impressionist artists. Toulouse-Lautrec drank it. Van Gogh painted under its spell. Oscar Wilde called it "the most poetical of drinks." Forbidden, mythical, and irresistibly alluring.

Interdit Absente — "the forbidden absinthe" — is Daniel Josier's olfactory tribute to this legendary liqueur and to the bohemian spirit of 19th century Paris. A fresh, green, and arrestingly complex fragrance full of personality, built on the aromatic soul of absinthe and the artistry of one of Spain's most celebrated master perfumers. Launched in 2013, it remains one of Daniel Josier's most iconic and beloved creations.

As one of the former students of legendary master perfumer Jean Claude Ellena, Daniel Josier brings an extraordinary level of craft and restraint to this composition — every note chosen with purpose, every transition seamless.

THE SCENT

Top Notes — Sagebrush (Mugwort) · Grapefruit · Mint · Pepper The opening is a revelation. Sagebrush — the aromatic herb at the heart of absinthe — arrives immediately with a cool, herbal, slightly medicinal intensity that is unlike anything in mainstream perfumery. Grapefruit adds a bright, sparkling citrus freshness, while mint amplifies the coolness into something almost electric. Pepper crackles underneath with a sharp, spicy energy. Together they create an opening that is bold, fresh, and completely original — a direct portal to a smoky Parisian café, circa 1890.

Heart Notes — Ginger · Orange Blossom · Fennel · Red Berries · Litsea The heart deepens into something green, romantic, and beautifully complex. Fennel continues the absinthe narrative with its distinctive anise-like warmth — subtle enough to intrigue, present enough to define. Orange blossom adds a soft, honeyed floral delicacy. Ginger introduces a fresh spice that keeps the composition alive and evolving. Red berries bring a sparkling, fruity brightness, while litsea — a lemony, aromatic citrus ingredient beloved by artisan perfumers — ties everything together with a clean, green luminosity.

Base Notes — White Woods · Musk · Citrus Sorbet · Sandalwood The dry-down is where Interdit Absente reveals its most refined side. White woods add a clean, airy woodiness that frames the composition without weighing it down. Sandalwood brings a creamy, skin-close warmth. A citrus sorbet accord keeps the base bright and unexpected — like a cool dessert on a warm Parisian evening. Musk leaves a clean, lingering trail that wears close to the skin for hours, refined and unmistakably artisanal.

FRAGRANCE PROFILE

Family: Aromatic Citrus Character: Fresh · Green · Herbal · Bold · Artistic Intensity: Medium Longevity: 7–8 hours on skin Projection: Moderate — elegant and close to the skin Best season: Spring · Summer · Year-round Occasion: Daytime · Office · Creative settings · Everyday artistry · Signature scent for the unconventional

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ABOUT DANIEL JOSIER

Daniel Josier is one of Spain's most celebrated artisan perfumers, with decades of expertise crafting fragrances of rare quality and emotional depth. A former student of legendary master perfumer Jean Claude Ellena, Daniel brings an extraordinary level of craft to every creation — meticulous selection of the finest raw materials, blended with a creative vision that bridges classic perfumery tradition and contemporary elegance. To wear Daniel Josier is to wear a work of art.

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