Today, 21st March is National Fragrance Day (UK) and I would like to dedicate it to a brand with an amazing heritage in French perfume, cosmetics, and skincare, Guerlain.
Guerlain fragrances have long influenced and shaped the trends of perfumery and are held in great esteem all around the world. They are, a story encapsulated in a bottle.
The House of Guerlain was owned and managed by members of the Guerlain family from its inception in 1828 until 1994. It was then acquired by the European multinational luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, better known as LVMH.
The fragrance, Mon GUERLAIN, released in March 2017, was created for and inspired by Angelina Jolie. She was also chosen as the face of the new perfume as she embodies today’s femininity. Jacques Guerlain said, “We create perfumes for the women we admire”. Mon GUERLAIN was created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk.
Thierry Wasser, Master Perfumer for Guerlain captures the essence of fragrance beautifully, he says “A fragrance is invisible but on your skin, it is your signature, it is your mark. It’s your tattoo.”
The base notes are vanilla, iris, and sandalwood.
The middle notes are jasmine sambac, peony, neroli, floral notes, and ylang-ylang.
The top notes are carla lavender and bergamot.
Mon GUERLAIN (2017) is a warm, floral oriental fragrance that makes me feel inspired, feminine and sensual.
What enhances the fragrance and how it bonds with the skin is its exceptional raw materials: carla lavender from Provence, sambac jasmine from India, album sandalwood from Australia, and vanilla tahitensis from Papua New Guinea. It expresses the quintessence of Guerlain and the passion for fragrance since 1828.
The quadrilobe bottle was envisaged by Gabriel Guerlain, crafted by Baccarat in 1908, and has established itself as one of Guerlain’s iconic bottles. Simple and graphic, it mirrors an alchemist’s bottle and owes its name to its stopper, which is formed from one piece to obtain a shape resembling four lobes.
As the Eau de Parfum settles, I smell the intoxicating aromatic mix of vanilla, floral, fresh spiciness, and powder finish.
When I wear Mon Guerlain, I feel feminine, strong, and ready to take on whatever the day or night will unveil.
I would say that it is a medium intensity fragrance and moderate lasting; exquisitely balanced to Guerlain perfection for day to nightwear.
I reach for this fragrance when I want to feminine, free, sensual, and empowered!
This is the perfect fragrance for every woman!
If you are a gentleman reading this, this is the perfect gift to give to someone special.
In Cyprus, this perfume is available in Beauty Line stores, or buy it online here.
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section below or send me a message.
