Jean Patou will launch a third trio of fragrance reissues in their Collection Héritage: Vacances, Colony and L’Heure Attendue. Previous releases include Chaldée, Eau de Patou, Patou pour Homme, Deux Amours, Que Sais-je? and Adieu Sagesse.
Vacances ~ Originally released 1938. "The freedom and festivity of being granted paid holidays was celebrated in style throughout France by many, including JEAN PATOU. A green powdery floral composed of fresh, green forest accords which are intertwined with delicate florals."
Colony ~ Originally released 1938. "The sky grows dark and rumours of war are abroad. There is a longing to be somewhere else. People dream of a warmer sun and wider horizons. As if an answer to these dreams and longings.. Colony is created. A Green Fruity Floral – an exotic symphony of pungent spices and lush jungle greens leaves – a luxurious scent which adds a touch of Creole charm. The new fragrance will be a modern adaption of the historic Colony scent."
L’Heure Attendue ~ Originally released 1946 (see Angela's review). "A momentous and liberating fragrance created to commemorates that long awaited moment – The Liberation. The mists have blown away, night is no more and the sun has risen again. L’Heure Attendue bears witness to this rediscovered freedom. A woody spicy oriental fragrance – a heartening and subtle fragrance which resonates a refined peaceful aroma, synonymous with a new mellowness of life."
Jean Patou Vacances, Colony and L’Heure Attendue will be available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum, €180.
(via jeanpatou, found via abc-luxe)
ARRRGH. No Moment Supreme yet.
Sorry. 2016?
I purchased the Patou Pour Homme hoping that it would be as wonderful as my original bottle from the 80’s. I used to love that fragrance so much when I used to wear it 20 years ago. I know that the scent would have had to have changed since then, with all of the reformulations, however, the new reformulation smells like pineapple and it completely fades away within 10 minutes without a trace of the fragrance to be found. Disappointing at $245.00 plus shipping.
These are so expensive, it really is too bad. Sorry you did not like the Pour Homme!
I have a vintage bottle of Colony,so it will be really interesting to compare it to the re-issue!The pineapple note in my Colony is spectacular though!
It’s interesting that Colony is the only one where the text mentions “modern adaptation” — perhaps it requires more renovation than the others? We’ll see.
Let’s hope they’ve struck gold with those butyric esters!!
HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH VACANCES RERELEASED AT LAST!!
Angels are singing. Or will be. 🙂 And maybe I can stop saving my tiny dab of Vacances for very very special occasions. Or no, I probably *will* still use the vintage only when I’m sure I can pay attention to all of it, but if the new is even closely related – oh, to have a whole bottle…
Hope it will live up to angels singing!
I’ve never smell the other Jean Patou’s but have read so much! I can’t wait to try these with fresh eyes. Less likely to be heartbroken.
I have tried many old versions, and admit I mostly just love Joy…Angie is a bigger fan than I am.
It was disappointing, Robin. However, if I have learned anything from your wonderful blog, it is that there are so many new releases that come out daily and perhaps I do need to try more new things. I have so many favorites from years ago that I always keep those in my rotation too.
Or look for a vintage bottle? It couldn’t cost much more than this!