Lubin has relaunched Gin Fizz, a soft floral perfume originally developed by perfumer Henri Giboulet and introduced in 1955:
In 1955, a star captivated the crowds: appearing in films by Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford, playing alongside James Stewart and Cary Grant, Grace Kelly embodied the very elegance of America. Her mysterious charm even captured the heart of a Prince. It was in honour of her extraordinary beauty that Henri Giboulet created a perfume for Lubin which marked the decade, a very chic perfume, sparkling and fresh, evoking the cocktail in fashion that year in the 'American bars' of Paris, Gin Fizz.
The notes for Gin Fizz include bergamot, lemon, mandarin, juniper berry, iris, galbanum, orange blossom, rose absolute, jasmine, lily, benzoin, vetiver, oak moss and white musk.
Lubin Gin Fizz is available in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette, and can be purchased now at Peony Melbourne in Australia or Premiere Avenue in France. (via peonymelbourne)
Wasn’t there also a Creed fragrance inspired by Grace Kelly? Maybe there were lots. Just curious. Anyway, this is pretty exciting. I remember hearing good things about the original Gin Fizz. Hopefully they won’t have messed with it too much.
Yes, I think there’s been more than 1 other scent inspired by Grace Kelly…
I think the Creed fragrance is Fleurissimo; I’ve read that Prince Rainier commissioned it for the wedding. (Don’t ask me for citations and references, however!) … I’d be very interested in Grace Kelly’s perfume preferences, have always loved her and revisit her films often.
Yes, that’s the one, and it’s a favorite of mine. Heck, if I could have something like that made just for me, I would get married SEVERAL times – per year!
Flora, were we separated at birth?LOL!
xo
This sounds lovely, like something I’d like to keep chilled in the refrigerator for a sweltering summer day!
It does sound really nice. Hope it’s fizzy.
I’m loving the add
Yes, they did a great job!
I don’t know how mysterious Grace Kelly was, but the juice does sound yummy. I still haven’t worked my way up to purchasing perfume from overseas though. Years ago, I purchased a few books from Amazon.uk, which wasn’t too bad, but then they changed the credit card rules and added extra fees and such and I haven’t ordered anything overseas since.
It’ll get to the US eventually, I’m sure!
Unfortunately it is just as easy to spend your $$$ overseas as it is here….sigh…..most places take Mastercard and there is normally a 3% surcharge (card company, not store) that gets tacked on for foreign charges. The best is when it is a shop that takes Paypal —hooray for paypal!
Yum! Trying to forget about this one before I do something stupid… like have my coworker’s sister grab a bottle and ship it from Melbourne unsniffed.
LOL…be patient! It will get here soon enough, and you’ll be able to sample.
Yeah…it just sounds like a warm weather scent, and ours lasts such a very short time. Ah well!
this is the right way to do “light and fresh”! it sounds wonderful and I love the ads!
Yep!
Hmmm – nice sounding Summer scent. Keeping it in the fridge sounds like a great idea. Couldn’t be a gin fragrance without that juniper berry now could it? I hope it does make it here, I would love to try this.
Oh, I’m sure it will make it here…all the Lubins have, so far.
I wonder when we’ll see this stateside. This looks rather interesting. And I love the ad.
I was trying to remember how long it took the last 2 to get here, but can’t remember, sorry!
Ooooooh. Sounds lovely.
Hopefully!
This sounds fun. I’d love to get a sniff before summer ends. I wonder if it will come stateside by then.
No idea, I’m afraid…
Oooh, this sounds really yummy! I have been trying to keep things off the list, but this goes on….
LOL…hard to keep those sorts of lists under control
let me borrow your pen Tama, I’ve got to put this on my list too….
Sounds fun. Like a night out with the girls.
Works for me!
I need one of those WAY more than I need a new scent! Alas, it’s been so long, I don’t even HAVE girls anymore. :/
Me either. Sad, huh? Mine are all paired off now, or moved away.
I just have no sitters for the kids, and hate imposing on family. I’d ditch them with daddy, but he works weekends, so… for the time being, my “girls” are ages 13 and 4.
Have a look at the price – $185 Australian for a 50ml EDT. That’s about $150 US. At that rate, I’ll be leaving my credit card where it is.
The last 2 Lubin releases were closer to $100 for 50 ml…we’ll have to wait & see!
Doesn’t sound to bad. Is it female or unisex? Bottle looks amazing though.
Pretty sure it’s meant to be feminine — the original was.
Luca Turin must be going INSANE!!!
Luca Turin must be going CRAZY!!!
He mentioned Gin Fizz 3 times in the guide, that said I actually can’t wait to try it!
He’s probably already got some
Oh this sounds nice! Any plans for a U.S. release?
I’m sure it will get here eventually.
The first pic reminds me of CKin2U.
Really?? I’m not seeing it.
I seriously want this for summer! How delightful and truly different!
Might turn out to be!
Hi Robin,
Just wanted to let you know that our niche distrubution company agence de parfum http://www.agencedeparfum is the Australian and New Zealand Distributor for Lubin amoung other brands.
Lubin is available exclusively through Libertine Parfumerie http://www.libertineparfumerie.com.au and also through the Peony http://www.peonymelbourne.com.au.
Also the Creed Fragrance that was made for Grace Kelly’s wedding was Flerissimo and also is also available at Libertine in Australia
Thanks!
Just adding my two cents worth: this used to me my mom’s favorite scent when she was in her 30s and early 40s (this was back in the eighties). She stopped buying it after they put it through a reformulation round and in a new bottle; she only used it when it was in the round bottle like the one used again now. In May I bought a 50 ml bottle quite cheaply off ebay (only a few squirts seem to be missing) for the her birthday in August, and I could hardly wait to give it to ber. So when i did i was eagerly awaiting her reation, and i was not disappointed. She sprayed it on, took a whiff and exclaimed: “this is EXACTLY as i remember it! “. You cannot cheat memories, especially olfactory ones, so guess the good people at Lubin did a great job. And it does smell fantastic…
Wonderful news, thanks so much!