AQUA
distilled from light
Since their inception, these fragrances have been Guerlain’s offering to
Nature…To thank her for the offerings she has made to Guerlain. Because
nature is an eternal source of inspiration that the perfumer cultivates and
reveres, Guerlain created a collection of Eaux de Toilette that has since
become famous.Aqua Allegoria eaux fraîches are always eagerly anticipated
because they are always unexpected.Audacious marriages of raw materials
go into these carefully crafted nectars, from which Guerlain makes its honey
with each new season. Come springtime these fragrances are born anew,
whether solo or as a duo, floral or fruity, for a season – or longer.
An homage to lightness, this fragrant adventure was born in the freshness
of sun-kissed citrus, with the delicious Pamplelune. It then continued,
barefoot in grass still glistening with dew, with the emblematic Herba
Fresca. It blossomed with Pivoine Magnifica, a coronation of one of the
most generous creatures in the floral kingdom. It united soft citrus with
the spice of aromatic herbs in the very delicate Mandarine-Basilic. It
celebrated the candor of the marriage between lilac and angelica in
Angélique-Lilas, a hymn to romanticism in radiant, musky notes, which
surprises with its unsettling accents. In turn and each in their own way,
Aqua Allegorias reveal a new, luminous and fresh facet of femininity.
What comes next? Sunshine, effervescence, pureness and delicacy come to
mind as soon as their names are pronounced: Tiaré-Mimosa and Cherry
Blossom. One is sensually solar white and yellow, the other a joyfully
luminous white and pink; each celebrates with passion the arrival of spring.
Two runaways from faraway lands, they reveal the paradisiacal side of one
sun-drenched archipelago, and the whimsical side of another where cherry
trees blossom.
Tiaré-Mimosa
NATURAL PARADISE
A desire for sun that surprises as the winter days end, the Tiaré-
Mimosa Aqua Allegoria is an olfactory odyssey that gently transports
the senses to other latitudes. Here, the heat is soft and light, the sun
caresses the skin and lazy waves toss themselves languidly on the
warm sand…
Where does the light in this solar Floral come from? From a little,
snowy white five-petal star that imparts an infinitely sensual perfume.
An emblem of a faraway paradise where gentleness is a way of life, it
is the symbol of love and creation. Disconcertingly delicate, the Tiare
flower blossoms in a new Aqua Allegoria of sublime exoticism.What
is the secret of its luminous transparency? An audacious alliance with
mimosa, a fragile flower that blooms in thousands of miniature suns.
These appear with the first days of spring and sprinkle their precious
golden powder across the fields.
With sparkling radiance, the first rays of this delicate Aqua Allegoria
burst for th with citrus zests spiked with pink pepper.They soften to
embrace the mimosa and enhance its golden light, which intensifies
as it comes into contact with the immaculate petals of the Tiare
flower. It is a gentle, velvety caress, discretely protected by a blend
of musk and vanilla.
AQUA ALLEGORIA
Cherry Blossom
RITES OF SPRING
No other flower evokes with greater happiness the renaissance
of nature and the blossoming of flowers in the first days of
spring. Light and delicate, the cherry blossom is not just a flower:
it is the star of nature’s annual spectacle, which takes place when
the cherry trees put on a show with a breathtaking flowering that
takes flight in a flurry of white and pink at the slightest gust of wind.
Guerlain has captured the gentle euphoria of this floral whirlwind
in an Aqua Allegoria full of pink freshness and emotion.Touched by
the grace of a new season, this luminous and airy Fruity floral
dances like a petal in the wind on the most cheerful, charming
notes of spring.
To elevate the cherry blossom and illuminate its tender colour
against an azure background, bergamot lights the way. Green tea
cools this sunny departure before melting into the irresistible notes
of ripe, luscious peach. This generous, fruity beginning beautifully
paves the way for the apparition of magically fresh and transparent
cherry blossoms. Lifted by a sigh of happiness, this cloud of petals
settles softly on a dry-down of powdery, feminine notes that hint
at subtle, almond facets.
Guerlain Boutique Fragrances
La Petite Robe Noire
An exercise in style, a masterpiece in fabric, the little black dress is to fashion what fragrance is to Guerlain. While the perfumer dares to mix genres full of refinement, he also has his timeless “little black dress”, with a fruity-floral trail and lovely accessories. La Petite Robe Noire is a celebration of contrasts, between the spiciness of black liquorice and the delicate nature of rose. Sexy, and light as a champagne bubble, the scent features melt-in-your-mouth macaroon, the tang of the Sicilian lemon, a tender almond kiss, and a touch of licorice. An armful of roses adds elegance, while smoked tea and patchouli give it character. And for a soft velvety touch, a caress of Musk and Vanilla. Created by Sylvaine Delacourte & Delphine Jelk.
Retail Price: $150. Available exclusively at the Guerlain Boutiques:
Shalimar EDP Flower Limited Edition
Eau de Shalimar EDT Flower Limited Edition
Shalimar EDP Flower and Eau de Shalimar EDT Flower are limited edition versions of the legendary Shalimar, created to celebrate the most bewitching and sensual note of the classic fragrance: vanilla blossom. Protective of its own rarity, it only blossoms for a few hours at sunrise. In awe of this quiet, intimate moment with vanilla flowers Guerlain set out to capture a second of eternity, etching its blossoms on the Shalimar bottle for two limited editions:
Shalimar EDP Flower Limited Edition- The vanilla blossom on the voluptuous neck of the bottle underscores the perfume’s intensity, then appears in a precious, radiant hallmark - first in midnight blue on the glass of the bottle, then in gold on the packaging which shields its mysterious blossoming from observation. Fragrance created by Jacques Guerlain.
75 ML EDP. Retail Price: $123. Eau de Shalimar EDT Flower Limited Edition- Features a shot of light that throws a white shadow on the surface of the packaging. The fascinating purity of the white flower appears again on the graceful neck of the transparent bottle. Its presence is so provocative that it seems to blossom inside the bottle even as it accents the transparency of its glass house. Fragrance created by Jean Paul Guerlain. 75 ML EDT. Retail Price: $97.
Mon Précieux Nectar
For the woman who relishes being unique and strives to set the trends instead of following them, Guerlain has created an extremely limited fragrance offering appropriately titled Mon Précieux Nectar. Only sixty two women in the world will be privileged to wear this scent, all but ensuring the wearers will never cross paths. Available as one full liter of perfume, the fragrance is floral and gourmand with a head of petitgrain and bitter almond, jasmine and orange blossom at the heart and a base of sensual woods, incense, vanilla and white musk. The mouth-watering and addictive fragrance comes in La Fontaine Impériale, a hand-made crystal fountain with silver-plated refillable atomizer. Created by Sylvaine Dealcourte and Randa Hammami. 1 L Perfume. Retail Price: $9,000.
Launching May 2009: Muguet
April showers bring May flowers and the month of May signals the advent of one of Guerlain’s most anticipated annual scents. Guerlain’s Muguet fragrance is an embodiment of the freshness and loveliness of spring’s arrival, celebrating this season of love and honoring the unique blossoms for which May is known. Featuring an extraction of the essence of lily of the valley for a lively and capricious fragrance, this delicate and penetrating note is immersed in a symphonic heart of jasmine, Turkish rose, lemon and sandalwood. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. 60 ML EDT. Retail Price: $350.
Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus
Mitsouko by Guerlain was initially launched in1919 after the First World War, during a time when women everywhere were happily rediscovering luxury - jewelry, furs, and especially fragrance. The name Mitsouko is Japanese for “mystery” and was taken from a passionate heroine of Claude Farrere’s bittersweet novel “La
Bataille”, the novel upon which the famed opera “Madame Butterfly” was based. The original masterpiece of Fragrant balance created by Jacques Guerlain, subtly unveils its fruity chypre and is renowned in the industry for its short, simple and refined formula. In celebration of the 90th anniversary of its creation, Jean Paul Guerlain
has developed Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus, a fresh reinterpretation of the fragrance with a special fleur de lotus note. Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus 60 ML EDT. Retail Price : $100.
Guerlain will also unveil a limited, commemorative and numbered edition of just 14 Baccarat “Inverted Heart” Crystal Bottles featuring an original jewel made of pearls. This stunning bottle will house the original Mitsouko Perfume. Mitsouko Baccarat Crystal Perfume 450 ml EDP, Retail Price: $7,500
A Guerlain Boutique is a place where customers can experience Guerlain’s history, style and expertise as well as discover these exclusive and precious creations; only available at a Guerlain Boutique establishment. There are eight Guerlain Boutiques in the United States. To purchase a fragrance, customers can call the Guerlain Boutique at The Shoppes at the Palazzo, Las Vegas – 1-866-409-6110.
Additional Guerlain Boutique locations: Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City / Bergdorf Goodman, New York City/ Waldorf=Astoria, New York City / Neiman Marcus, San Francisco / The Bellagio, Las Vegas / Epcot Center, Orlando / The Breakers, Palm Beach
