The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Et Toujours en Été was created by Marie Urban Le Febvre and launched in 2024. Its composition opens on almond and fig, with ho-wood adding a woody dimension to the first impression. The heart turns toward lavender, iris, violet, and orange blossom, where aromatic lavender sits alongside softer purple florals. Sandalwood, amyris, and heliotrope complete the scent as a powdery, woody base, giving the fragrance a structure built around heat, light, and open air.
The unusual part is the contrast running through the whole composition. Almond and fig sit at the front, joined by the dry woody character of ho-wood, while violet, iris, and lavender keep the result from reading as simply edible. Orange blossom enters the heart, adding a brighter floral accent alongside the cooler purple florals. At the base, sandalwood and amyris bring a smooth woody structure, and heliotrope leaves a pale powdery trace. The notes move between sweetness and floral haze, which is where Et Toujours en Été becomes more interesting than a simple warm-weather floral.
The evolution
The opening begins with almond and fig, with ho-wood giving the sweetness a dry edge. That first impression soon loosens into the heart: lavender brings an aromatic character, while violet, iris, and orange blossom layer a soft, lilac-like elegance over it. As the fragrance settles, the fruit sweetness recedes and the powdery character takes over. Heliotrope creates a pale, almost chalky softness, joined by the smooth woodiness of sandalwood and amyris. Over time, the drydown settles into woody and powdery notes, with the composition wearing close to the skin.
Cultural impact
Launched in 2024 by Atelier Mignon, Et Toujours en Été arrives with a clear seasonal identity, built around almond, fig, and ho-wood before moving into lavender, violet, iris, and orange blossom, then settling on sandalwood, amyris, and heliotrope. Its composition places material, recognizable notes at the centre, from the edible fruit accord to the aromatic floral heart and the powdery woody base. It's a fragrance worth exploring for anyone drawn to warm-weather releases that carry both sweetness and a pronounced woody structure.
The House
Atelier MignonAtelier Mignon is a Paris fragrance house that introduced five natural perfumes in 2024. Its debut collection spans familiar sensations and unexpected characters, from the warmth of Le Bonbon and the skin-like character of L’Ambre de tes Seins to the cool profile of Vanille Froide. Et Toujours en Été evokes summer, while Le Fils du Pharmacien draws on the atmosphere of an apothecary. The house offers an intimate introduction to niche perfumery, built around scent memories, sensory contrasts and compositions designed to leave a distinct impression.
The Creator
Marie Urban Le FebvreMarie favors a minimalist architecture, layering a few high‑impact ingredients rather than crowding the composition. She often begins with a single anchor—such as cedar, ambergris or a rare flower—and builds around it with supporting accords that echo the anchor’s texture.
