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Givenchy Ysatis – The Mask of Decadence
“Luxury is in each detail.” – Hubert de Givenchy Behind a wall of perfectly polished cuts of crystal, the flickering flame of hundreds of candles illuminate the grand ballroom in a baroque manor. Their warm light bounces off each tiny shard, and cascades their golden radiance down the intricate gilt work that adorns every inch…
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Dioressence – The Forgotten Verdant Oasis
“Make me a fragrance that smells like love“ – Christian Dior Lost in thought, you wander the grounds of a sprawling countryside estate. Perfectly cared-for shrubbery and well-manicured lawns are kept magnificently trimmed and cultivated by a team of expert gardeners. Every plant and flower they touch is precisely arranged in a masterpiece of human…
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Molinard Habanita – A Night in Havana
“Cuba is such a beautiful country, and everywhere you go, there’s music and people dancing – especially in Havana” – Julia Sawalha On a late spring day in interwar Paris, a blanket of warm golden rays washes across the city streets. The machine-like rhythm of the city begins to lull, as the inhabitants end their…
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Dior Dune – The Sands of Time
“Perfume is a mark of female identity and the final touch of her style.”– Christian Dior A large, open, tranquil seaside beach extends in front of you to the horizon. Decades ago, its shifting sands were enjoyed by countless visitors enjoying the sun. Now, it sits empty, having been left behind for more interesting or…
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Lanvin Prétexte – The Spice Merchant
“Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered.” – Jeanne Lanvin The deafening roar of the crowd overtakes you as you step into the market. Surrounding you, a labyrinth of winding stalls and salespeople stands like rocks against the harsh sea of people meandering their way through. Each table offers a new visual…
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Guerlain Vol de Nuit – Soaring on the Wings of Passion
““In every crowd are certain persons who seem just like the rest, yet they bear amazing messages.”― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Vol de Nuit A brisk fall evening, 1931, high above the Andes mountain range. A small aircraft cuts its way through the clouds, unaware of the storm ahead. In the cockpit, a young, newlywed pilot…
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Lanvin Rumeur – The Mystery of Allure
“Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else.”– Judy Garland Manhattan, 1950. The streets are damp and foggy with mists of a late-night drizzle, and the air is brisk against your skin as you meander along the sidewalk. The city famous for never sleeping, has fallen…
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Jean Patou Joy – The Costliest Perfume in the World
“Just like men, perfume is never perfect right away; you have to let it seduce you.” – Jean Patou Inside an old theater, a crowd of patrons make their way to their seats. As they wait patiently for the movie to start, the feeling of worn cloth seats wrap around them, while the smell of…
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Lanvin Scandal – For the Love of Womanhood
“The writer of originality, unless dead, is always shocking, scandalous; novelty disturbs and repels.”– Simone de Beauvoir For as long as humans have wandered the Earth, we have had the innate desire to create. This desire, and the fruits born from it, are held in such high regard that we form institutions to curate, protect,…
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Aldehydes- The Sparkling Depths of Luxury
“The future of perfumery is in the hands of chemists… We’ll have to rely on the chemists to find new chemicals if we are to make new and original accords.” – Ernest Beaux The composition of a masterful fragrance is one that requires a keen understanding in the art of balance. There is a very…