Gucci will launch The Alchemist's Garden, a new collection of 15 fragrance items (4 perfumed oils, 7 perfumes, 3 scented waters and 1 scented candle). The Alchemist's Garden shares its name with designer Alessandro Michele's Fall / Winter 2017 collection. All of the fragrances were developed by perfumer Alberto Morillas.
Gucci's first Haute Perfumery line, The Alchemist's Garden unfolds within an imagined laboratory filled with curious jars and mesmerizing scents. Blended by master perfumer Alberto Morillas under Alessandro Michele's creative direction, the customizable collection made up of eaux de parfum, perfumed oils and acque profumate ("scented waters") is inspired by the art of alchemy and fragrance-making, formulated to be layered and blended together to create a unique, personalized fragrance combination. Built around a hero ingredient linked to the distinctive codes of the House, each scent can be magnified, muted or fused with other fragrances from the luxury collection to create a one-of-a-kind sillage.
A Kiss From Violet (Perfume Oil; green bottle shown above center) ~ "An extract of Violet blended with notes of Iris and Musks, the delicate oil will accentuate the powdery, floral notes of each composition." 20 ml, $410.
A Nocturnal Whisper (Perfume Oil; green bottle shown above center) ~ "An Oud extract blended with Benzoin, Leather, and Saffron, this dark, animalic scent will add contrast and complexity to the perfumes." 20 ml, $410.
A Forgotten Rose (Perfume Oil; green bottle shown above center) ~ "An extract of Bulgarian Rose blended with notes of Pink Pepper and Musk, this oil has a fresh nature that will enhance the perfumes’ floralcy." 20 ml, $410.
Ode on Melancholy (Perfume Oil; green bottle shown above center) ~ "A combination of vibrant and warm notes of Cedar, Cypriol, Patchouli, and Sandalwood, the charismatic scent will emphasize each blend’s elegance and sillage." 20 ml, $410.
A Song for the Rose (Eau de Parfum; clear blue glass version of bottle shown above right) ~ "An expression of absolute femininity, Bulgarian Rose extract is captured in its purest form, just before its harvest in the field. Blended with sweet Musk and strong Woods notes." $330 for 100 ml.
The Voice of the Snake (Eau de Parfum; black glass version of bottle shown above right) ~ "A powerful and captivating scent, Oud is combined with Patchouli and notes of Saffron for an intense, woody fragrance that captures the mysterious and hypnotizing nature of the snake." $330 for 100 ml.
The Eyes of the Tiger (Eau de Parfum; bottle shown above right) ~ "An opulent Amber extract blended with woody Ciste resin and a dark hint of Vanilla, "The Eyes of the Tiger" evokes Chinese mythology which connects amber to the "soul of a tiger” descended to earth and embodies the feline's dangerous and sensitive nature." $330 for 100 ml.
The Virgin Violet (Eau de Parfum; bottle shown above right) ~ "Dominating a delicate composition of Musk and Iris petals, Violet extract emits a soft, powdery fragrance. Bold Vanilla notes nuance the graceful scent with a deep character." $330 for 100 ml, also available in a scented candle, $475 for 540g.
Winter's Spring (Eau de Parfum; bottle shown above right) ~ "Representing the first sign of spring at the end of winter, Mimosa blends with notes of Pepper and Musk. A bright and joyful scent, "Winter's Spring" conveys an immediate rush of energy and light." $330 for 100 ml.
The Last Day of Summer (Eau de Parfum; bottle shown above right) ~ "Evoking the distinctive scent of changing seasons, "The Last Days of Summer" references the House's connection to the symbolism of the renewal of life and death. The sumptuous and warm fragrance is made up of Cedarwoods, Cypress and Nutmeg, nuanced by powerful woody and earthy notes of Patchouli and Vetiver." $330 for 100 ml.
Tears of Iris (Eau de Parfum; bottle shown above right) ~ "One of the most ancient ingredients in perfumery, the Iris flower emits a sensual, woody scent blended with Sandalwood, Angelica Seeds and Musks." $330 for 100 ml.
A Winter Melody (Scented Water; bottle shown above left) ~ "An extract of Cypress blended with notes of Bergamot and Rose, the resinous and fresh fragrance conveys a crisp facet to the perfumes." $240 for 150 ml.
Moonlight Serenade (Scented Water; bottle shown above left) ~ "An extract of Lavender blended with notes of Sage and Tonka bean creates an invigorating and vintage inspired accord that will tint the eaux de parfum with an aromatic shade." $240 for 150 ml.
Fading Autumn (Scented Water; bottle shown above left) ~ "Notes of Cedar, Cypriol, Patchouli, and Sandalwood are blended to create a woody fragrance that will enhance the texture of other ingredients through its wrapping intensity." $240 for 150 ml.
Gucci The Alchemist's Garden is available now for pre-order at the brand website.
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Oh, gosh. The bottles are so pretty, and some of the scents sound good to me.
But 💰💰💰💰 😩😩😩😩
Bottles are extremely lemmable. All the same I am put off by the whole thing — feeling quite done with luxury collections.
I would be interested in The Last Day of Summer and Tears of Iris. But in a travel size. Bottles are pretty.
Will be interesting to see if they do travel sizes or any sort of coffrets.
Even though I’m sick of these types of launches, the bottles are cute enough to pull me back from instant cynicism.
Then I saw the prices. I could buy some vintage Guerlains for those prices….
Ouch at those prices and number of things thrown at us at once
+1 Lucasi!
I don’t care for being bombarded with a huge collection. It’s a turnoff for me . Hope Gucci is not stingy with samples , especially at those prices .
I somehow skimmed through al the descriptions without noticing the prices. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha….
Pretty bottles, but no interest in the perfumes, especially not at that price.
Ooh, pretty. But too spendy.
Fourteen fragrances and a candle all at once? This is why we have 3000+ releases per year.
I looked at the pretty bottles, looked at the price and skipped the rest.
Reminds me a little of the Buly 1803 line (aesthetic-wise, mostly) they had at Bergdorf’s for a brief time. But the Buly were much less expensive (though not cheap).
Wow!
I didn’t know Buly 1803 line! I love not only their perfume but all their scented candles and alabasters!
It’s a pity it looks like they do not see samples: did you try any of them?
I tried them when they carried the line briefly here in NYC. I liked a few of their water perfumes: Scottish Lichen and the Rose in particular. The body products looked nice also.
I really liked Buly 1803, too… but I wondered whether it would catch on with enough customers. That line requires a certain amount of time and curiosity to explore (although it’s well worth the effort!). Guess not…
Great! Do you see Scottish Linen also for a man? It was the one that I am more interested to.
The perfume bottles remind me of the Vuitton bottles in the bottle/lid shape just jazzed up a bit in a Gucci style.
$240 for scented water… hmmmm. If I wanted to go crazy and layer and blend an oil, perfume and a water as they suggest then that’s nearly $1000 !
I stopped reading as soon as I saw the first price. Newp.
I saw the prices, and my wallet said “Not in this lifetime!!”
The bottles really appeal to me and some of the descriptions are enticing but, like many, my gut reaction is just ‘no’.
I wonder if these massive expensive launches are aimed more at people with money to spare and no sense (scents) who want to feel somehow like they have to wear clothes and fragrance and everything else that are out of reach to the masses. Maybe I am just feeling cranky about the big perfume houses but it seems that the true appreciation of scent molecules and a fragrance that excels from top notes to basenotes, is lost in the pursuit of profit. My love of fragrance is still about stumbling upon something that gives my brain that blast of pleasure whether it’s in the soap aisle at the store, while outside in nature, or at the fragrance counter. Grumble, grumble (sorry Robin).
Well, I’m wearing them today. I’m in an Ode to Melancholy, Last Day of Summer and A Winter’s Melody and I think I smell divine, and feel it too! I know the prices are outrageous byt I couldn’t help myself with the packaging and collectibility if them. I collect many bottles and I just loved this line I let myself splurge. A lot. To each his own, but I didn’t buy them to be showy or ostentatious, I really did love the bottles and scents. Tried them all before buying at Saks. They were kind enough to let me sample the range and luckily had some vials for me to take home. Although I plan on adding a few more to my collection, I think I’ll steer clear of the candle though, that’s a bit ridiculous even for me.