the apartment

FRUIT, FLORAL, AMBER, GOURMAND
4.97 (102)

The Apartment Eau de Parfum is a dark, sophisticated gourmand designed to transport the wearer to the epitome of Parisian chic.

With a heady opening of tart cherry and rum, The Apartment unfolds into a floral heart of tuberose, grounded by rich cacao. Myrrh and Tolu balsam give a velvety warmth to the base.

Inspired by the opulent surroundings of L'Appartement Étoile, The Apartment is a deep floral gourmand scent that embodies true luxury.

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TOP Tart cherry, rum
HEART Tuberose, cacao, jasmine
BASE Myrrh, tolu balsam
6ml
50mL
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long will my Sample Sale order take to arrive?
A: Delivery times vary by country. Due to the high volume of sample sale orders, shipments will be processed within 10 to 14 days. Shipping delays are currently common, but we’ll keep you updated on any delays or issues as soon as we are informed.

Q: Can I adjust my order/order details?
A: We’re pleased to offer a self-serve Order Editing option for customers after placing an order this year. You’ll have a 30-minute window to make changes to your order. After this time, edits will no longer be possible.

To ensure you receive your order as quickly as possible, once our fulfillment houses receive their order list, your order is final and CANNOT be changed.

Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order has been dispatched (please allow up to 10 - 14 working days orders to be processed), you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number. Please allow up to 48 hours for the tracking number to load as it can sometimes take some time for our couriers to update your parcel movement in their systems.

If you have not received your tracking number within 14 days of placing your order, please get in touch with us at info@abelfragrance.com

Tracking by country:

EU orders will be dispatched from our fulfilment partner in The Netherlands. When your order is shipped, you will receive track and trace information. The information available in the tracking process once it reaches your country will vary depending on the carrier.

US orders will be dispatched from our fulfilment partner in New York. When your order is shipped, you will receive track and trace information.

NZ orders will be dispatched from our Wellington workroom. When your order is shipped, you will receive track and trace information. This year we are offering the option to pick up from our Wellington Abel Fabriek — further details above.

UK orders will be dispatched from our warehouse in Wales. When your order is shipped, you will receive track and trace information.

Q: Do you offer returns on Sample Sale?
A: We do NOT offer returns on Sample Sale orders, so please choose carefully.

We can however assess return requests on a case by case basis.

If a return is approved, the customer is responsible for paying for the return shipping. Goods must be returned within 14 days of receiving the order. 

Please email info@abelfragrance.com regarding returns.

Q: Can I use a discount code on my sample sale order?
A: No - Discount codes cannot be applied to items in our sample sale.

Q: Can I combine my orders?
A: Due to the high volume of orders, we are unable to change or combine orders. If you have placed multiple orders, these will be shipped separately. Through our Order Editing function, you can edit your delivery address within 30 minutes of placing your order, however this does not accommodate merging or combining orders, or changing items within the order.

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Orders & Shipping

Q: Do you ship to my country?
A: These are our shipping regions:

Europe:
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Ireland
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

United Kingdom
United Kingdom

Oceania
Australia
New Zealand

North America
USA (contiguous states)
Canada

Unfortunately, we do not ship to countries not listed above. Due to shipping restrictions on our perfumes, our shipping territories are currently limited. We're working on a solution for future sample sales.

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Q: What are your shipping costs?
A: Free shipping on all orders over €100 / £100 / NZD$200 / AUD$200 / USD$100 / CAD$150.

Shipping costs apply to all orders under the order values as stated above.

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Shipping costs under the Free Shipping minimums.

Europe

Flat Rate

Austria—€8.00
Belgium—€5.00
Bosnia & Herzegovina—€20.00
Bulgaria—€10.00
Croatia—€20.00
Czechia—€10.00
Denmark—65.00 kr.
France—€6.50
Germany—€5.00
Italy—€10.00
Ireland—€10.00
Liechtenstein—€20.00
Luxembourg—€8.00
Netherlands—€5.00
Poland—€10.00
Portugal—€10.00
Romania—€10.00
Serbia—€20.00
Slovakia—€10.00
Spain—€8.00
Sweden—€6.50
Switzerland—€10.00

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United Kingdom

Flat Rate

United Kingdom—£5.00

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Oceania

Flat Rate

Australia—$15.00
New Zealand—$5.00

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North America

Flat Rate

USA (contiguous states)—$6.00
Canada—$10.00

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What is Sample Sale?

Q: What is Sample Sale?
A: Each year we run a one-off Sample Sale where distressed stock (packaging only, perfume is perfect) is sold at a deep discount price. This Sale is available to the public for 24 hours only.

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Q: When is the Sample Sale?
A: Sample Sale (24hrs only):
Date: 5th - 6th March

New Zealand & Australia:
NZT: Starts 7AM on 6th Mar

Europe:
CET: Starts 7PM on 5th March

North America:
EST: Starts 2PM on 5th March

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Q: What is Sample Sale stock?
A: Sample Sale products are being sold at a generous discount due to one or more of the following reasons: 

  • Damaged outer box
  • Old retail stickers or barcodes on the box or cellophane
  • Wrong name on the perfume bottle (perfume will be listed on this site as the fragrance inside, not the name on the bottle)
  • Damaged print on the bottle
  • Scratches on the cap
  • No cellophane
  • Marks on the outer box
  • No notecard inside the box
  • Mismatched boxes and perfume
  • Sediment or discolouration of perfume - this does not affect the perfume, it’s just a natural reaction between some ingredients
  • White Vetiver only: there are some bottles of White Vetiver that are from an older production run. They are less fresh and bright smelling (less “white”!), and more earthy, smokey
  • Nurture Only: old packaging, the selection made at random
  • Nurture Only: different spray caps, to replace faulty caps from a particular batch

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Scent Profile
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Ingredients
Scent
A dark, sophisticated gourmand, The Apartment blends the richness of rum and cacao with the velvety opulence of tuberose and tart cherry.
Mood
Haussmannian architecture. Light filtering through half-drawn velvet curtains. A cherry stained napkin.
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INGREDIENT ORIGIN
Aldehyde c18 Biotech cherry note
Ambrettolide Plant-derived musk note
Ambroxan Biotech ambergris note
Apricot seed oil Morocco
Cocoa upcycled Madagascar
Eugenol Plant derived spicy note
Frambinon® Plant derived raspberry note
Gurjun balsam oil South East Asia
Heliotrope essential oil France
Hexenol cis-3 Plant derived green tea note
Jasmin sambac absolute India
Maltol Plant derived caramel note
Myrrh oil Morocco
Neroli oil Tunisia
Rum extract CO2 extract
Sandalwood essential oil Sri Lanka
Sour cherry extract Upcycled from food industry
Tolu balsam El Salvador
Tuberose absolute India
Vanilla absolute Madagascar
Vanillin Biotech vanilla note
Base: Grain Alcohol (Not Denatured) - Italy *Organic (Eau De Parfum Only.)
INCI (potential allergens):
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From bio-plastic to biotech

RADICAL CAPS

Introducing our new perfume caps—circular step forward. Made from a Vivomer, a biotech non-plastic material that is fully home compostable. The caps enzymatically break down over 20 weeks when returned to nature, leaving no trace.

100% natural fragrance
Master Perfumery
Biotechnology
Transparency

100% natural fragrance

We believe nothing is more important than what’s inside the bottle. We subvert the misconception that natural ingredients aren’t enough. The very original perfumery palette, nature provides everything our Master Perfumers and innovative scientists need to create distinct, sophisticated modern perfume, surpassing petrochemical-derived synthetics.

Our fragrances are made from natural, plant-derived ingredients that are readily biodegradable in our ecosystem. All of our products are vegan and cruelty free with all ingredients ethically sourced. We believe in complete ingredient transparency and provide a full list of ingredients in all our fragrances.

Master Perfumery

New Zealand's only Master Perfumer, Isaac Sinclair became Abel Founder Frances' first ally in the quest to disrupt an industry that didn't believe natural perfume could be chic, modern, or stand up alongside the world's best.

"Naturals have an (often misguided) reputation for being simple, subtle and organic smelling. As in any creative pursuit, there comes a time when you find yourself wanting to push the boundaries, to see if you can play right at the edges and surprise everyone." - Isaac

Biotechnology

Our approach to perfumery combines the innovation of biotechnology with the artistry of master perfumers. Biotechnology uses living organisms to grow, enhance and elevate our ingredient palette, eliminating the need for petrochemical-derived synthetics. It allows us to craft sustainable, long-lasting scents that work with — not against — the rhythms of nature.

Transparency

From our bottles and packaging to our ingredients and creative process, we’ll always be upfront about the way we do things.

The fragrance world has always been shrouded in secrecy. At Abel, we’re passionate about changing that. From our bottles and packaging to our ingredients and creative process, we’ll always be upfront about the way we do things.

Always conscious of our environmental footprint, we never introduce a new fragrance to our core collection without removing one first. Defying industry trends of excess, our ‘one in, one out’ policy embodies the mindful approach underscoring everything we do.
“We also love Abel's The Apartment. Meant to evoke the feeling of decompressing in your Parisian flat, this scent is made with notes of upcycled cherry, cacao, run, and myrrh, for a balanced mix of tart and warmth.”
“A true sensory treat that is perfect for the holiday season.”
“Best Winter 2025 Fragrance For Days At Home — When the temperature dips below freezing it’s understandable that you want to spend the day indoors. And hey, you’ve spent so much time sourcing decor so your space looks just right that you might as well enjoy it. That’s where Abel’s The Apartment Eau de Parfum comes in. It’s inspired by sipping on a cherry rum cocktail while relaxing in an ornate sun-soaked Parisian apartment.”
“The most elegant fragrance I've come across in a while... impressive silage and a long wear time of about 6 hours on my bare skin. I can't stop recommending it to fellow fans of cherry gourmand scents. ”
“An indulgent, intimate and delicate scent, all at the same time ”

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I had spent a long day in the lab with Isaac in which we signed off our new eau de parfum. After months (sometimes years) of working on a scent, making that final decision — the last brushstroke as it were — can be really difficult (especially on jetlag!). When I left the lab, I sprayed the new perfume on myself for the first time and ventured out into the streets of Paris before meeting our team for dinner. En route I wandered into a beautiful little interior design store in the Marais and the very chic French lady behind the counter asked me what perfume I was wearing and where she could buy it… It was such a magical moment! The most charming confirmation I could have received that we’d got the scent just right.

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