Imagine the delicate scent of leather, beige, used for the handles and shoulder straps of Louis Vuitton handbags and trunks. Imagine, then, the flower of the Rose of May and the jasmine of Grasse (
here). Finally, imagine the aroma of Chinese magnolia and jasmine plantations of Arabia. Mix these precious aromas and you will get a
fine fragrance line, that of
Louis Vuitton.
A new territory for the Maison but not quite unexplored. Since the creation of its first trunk, in 1854, hover references to the world of perfume. Conceived to protect the most fragile objects during long journeys, these bags showed padded compartments for carrying the perfume bottles without it broke. This led to delicious objects called "Art Edition". After the success of these bottles collectibles, in 1927, Louis Vuitton launched its first real fragrance: Heures d'Absence, followed by Je, Tu, Il; Reminiscences in 1928 and Eau de Voyage in 1946, of which remain intact bottles but not their jus, evaporated over time.
To create new fragrances, seven to be exact, the Maison has relied on the experience and creativity of Jacques Cavallier, appointed Maitre Parfumeur Louis Vuitton in 2012, that from four years travels the world looking for natural materials.
A fragrance for travel, a fragrance to dream.
7 scents for an olfactory journey in luxury and senses:
Rose de Vents: A breath of petals that open new horizons - Faithful traveling companion, the wind rose, or compass, is one of the essential tools for sailors. The Maitre Jacques Cavallier Perfumeur leads us into the heart of a rose of Grasse, where beautiful roses, shook by the wind, seem to breathe. Elegant and majestic, thanks to cedar and iris, this scent is enriched with peppery notes.
Turbolences: A tuberous inviting ecstasy and makes the heart beat - The discovery of distant lands, sometimes it can seem like a journey through the clouds. Inspired by similar feelings at first sight, Turbolences pays tribute to one of the absolute most intoxicating flowers: tuberose, combined with precious jasmine petals.
Dans la Peau: A leather infused, an invitation to explore the senses - Often traveling stimulates desire and Dans la Peau permeates the skin as an indelible ink. The exclusive leather scent is enriched with notes of candied apricot, Grasse jasmine and China sambac jasmine. The absolute notes of narcissus and harmonious agreements musk seal the essence.
Apogée: Lily of the valley that leads to ecstasy - Escape, confronted with the immensity of nature, sometimes you can find yourself. The possibility of entering into communion with the planet to be reborn. Apogée gives this feeling thanks to the fresh lily of the valley: an elixir of innocence. The radiant notes of lily of the valley bind to jasmine petals, magnolia and rose.
Contre Moi: An unexpected vanilla in a deep embrace - Contre Moi commemorates the meeting between two travelers. A profusion of sensuality that leaves quickly emerge emotions. The vanilla from Madagascar and Tahiti come together in a delicate tulle orange flower petals, rose and magnolia.
Matière Noir: A mixture of dark wood and white flowers are invited to plunge into a mysterious world - Exploring the universe is one of the most exciting and adventurous travel fantasies. Solemn notes caress the skin like feathers. Matière Noir probe depth impalpable thanks to a journey through the dark woods such as patchouli and Indonesian agarwood. The notes of agarwood, intensified by the black currant, contrast narcissus and jasmine.
Mille Feux: An incandescent fusion of raspberry and leather creates an ode to light - A golden ray, a starry sky, the northern lights: the light helps to enhance the magic of the trip. To capture this glow, the Maitre Parfumeur Jacques Cavallier use a color. During a visit to the Louis Vuitton workshop for leather processing, he saw a craftsman transform the raw skin-colored raspberry in a refined bag. Glowing skin like a ripe fruit gave him an idea: to associate the smell of leather to that fruit. The composition was then enriched by notes of iris, saffron and osmanthus, white flower from the animal scent and apricot.