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Argos Pallas Athene
Peony, violet, iris and sandalwood
Pallas Athene is one of the first perfumes in Argos' Artist Series I. Its starting point is Gustav Klimt's 1898 painting of the Greek goddess of wisdom, art and courage, and the brand describes it as a commanding, feminine floral. Created in 2022 by Christian Petrovich, the Eau de Parfum settles on powdery iris, Mysore sandalwood and vanilla.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
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Heart notes
- Peony
- Hyacinth
- Violet
- Rose Petals
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Base notes
- Character
- Moderate
- Concentration
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Citrus and red berry
Bergamot and grapefruit give the opening a clean citrus brightness, and pink peppercorn and red berry add a little sparkle and fruit. It is quick and light, a short, clear statement before the florals begin. Nothing here stays sweet for long.
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A bouquet, not a single flower
The heart is made of peony, hyacinth, violet and rose petals. Peony and hyacinth are fresh and slightly green, violet is soft and cool, and the rose gives it fullness. The effect is a bouquet rather than one flower, kept tidy and fresh.
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Iris and sandalwood
Powdery iris leads the base, with Mysore sandalwood, amber, vetiver, patchouli and vanilla underneath. The iris gives a cool, soft powder, and the woods and vanilla warm it. The finish is smooth and restrained rather than sweet.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Day and work
This is a floral for the daytime and the office as much as for evenings: citrus and soft flowers keep it polished, and the iris base gives it composure. Spring and autumn suit it. Two sprays are enough; at Eau de Parfum strength it stays steady and close.
Who will like it
The brand calls it feminine. It suits those who like florals with structure: peony, hyacinth and violet kept in order by iris and wood. If you prefer sweet, gourmand perfumes, this one is more restrained than you may want.
Why choose Argos Pallas Athene
In the Artist Series every perfume starts from a myth and a painting; here Klimt's Pallas Athene becomes a floral. Argos was founded in 2014 by Christian Petrovich, whom the brand's About page places in Dallas, Texas, and he is named as the perfumer here.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Pallas Athene a powdery perfume?
The brand points to powdery iris in the base. Around it sit peony, hyacinth, violet and rose, so the powder reads as soft and floral rather than heavy.
Would it work for the office?
Its citrus opening and soft floral heart are well-mannered, and an Eau de Parfum needs only one or two sprays; as always, apply lightly in shared rooms.
What is the artwork behind Pallas Athene?
Gustav Klimt's 1898 painting of Pallas Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom, art and courage. It belongs to Artist Series I from Argos.
The house
About Argos
Argos is a house from Dallas, Texas, founded in 2014 by Christian Petrovich, that builds every perfume on a Greek or Roman myth. The Artist Series pairs each myth with a painting, and the scents run from rum and tobacco to rose, citrus woods and green tea.
- Founded in 2014 in Dallas, Texas, by Christian Petrovich
- Every fragrance is built on a Greek or Roman myth
- The Artist Series pairs each myth with a painting
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