N°11 Jus D'apollon Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is N°11 Jus D'apollon Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse worth trying?

N°11 Jus d'Apollon by Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse is a Chypre fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, citrus, aromatic with Bergamot, Mandarin, Palisander Rosewood

The first impression

N°11 Jus d'Apollon by Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. N°11 Jus d'Apollon was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Denis Durand. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Lavender, Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Musk.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
citrus 85%
aromatic 70%
earthy 60%
patchouli 50%
musky 40%
lavender 35%
sweet 30%
amber 25%
warm spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Denis Durand

Denis Durand

Denis Durand is a perfumer and founder of Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse, a brand featuring scents like Feu De Joie Sur Le Mont Olympe, L'âme D'iris, and Le Philtre D’amour De Phyllis. His creations also include Narcisse Au Miroir, N°11 Jus D'apollon, Un Faune A Travers Champs, and Vénus Céleste. His work often draws on mythological and natural themes, using ingredients like iris and narcissus.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Mandarin Mandarin
Palisander Rosewood Palisander Rosewood

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lavender Lavender
Vetiver Vetiver
Cedar Cedar

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Patchouli Patchouli
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of N°11 Jus D'apollon Denis Durand Parfums Elixirs Grasse

Essence

N°11 Jus d'Apollon channels the Sage archetype-a seeker of clarity and balance. The crisp bergamot and mandarin opening suggests a mind sharpened by curiosity, while the lavender-vetiver heart reveals a meditative depth. Like sunlight filtering through ancient library shelves, this fragrance illuminates without blinding.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor structured linen shirts, well-worn leather satchels, and glasses with thin wire frames. Their home is a study in purposeful minimalism: a single calligraphy scroll on the wall, a cedar desk polished smooth by years of use. Even their coffee mug is chosen for its perfect weight in the hand.

Philosophy & Values

Knowledge is their compass, but wisdom is the destination. The cedar-tonka accord mirrors their belief in growth-roots in tradition (patchouli), branches reaching for new perspectives. They value questions over answers, finding beauty in the spaces between certainty and doubt.

Relationships

Conversations with them feel like uncovering a hidden trail: you leave enriched but never lectured. Romantic partners appreciate their emotional precision-the way lavender tempers musk-a love that soothes as much as it inspires. Colleagues seek their counsel like a human compass.

Lifestyle

Dawn finds them journaling with fountain pen and loose-leaf tea. Work might involve translating obscure texts or designing sustainable architecture. Evenings are for chess in quiet courtyards or rereading dog-eared philosophy books by lamplight.

Shadow

Their risk is detachment-the musk can become too clinical. When unbalanced, they mistake observation for living, as if life were a text to analyze rather than a story to inhabit. The palisander rosewood’s warmth reminds them to occasionally close the books and step outside.

Conclusion

N°11 Jus d'Apollon is the scent of a mind both restless and serene. It doesn’t shout revelations; it whispers them, like pages turning in a silent room, or sunlight tracing its daily arc across a scholar’s desk.