A spot for Le Couvent des Minimes Hattaï, Heliaca, Lysandra, Nubica and Saïga. Then below the jump, perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena talks about the brand and the collection.
Le Couvent des Minimes Les Parfums Singulieres ~ new fragrances
Le Couvent des Minimes has introduced Les Eaux de Parfum Singulières, a new collection of fragrances under the creative direction of perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. The five “portraits of nature”— Hattaï, Heliaca, Lysandra, Nubica and Saïga — were inspired by the voyages of botanist Louis Feuillée…
Laboratorio Olfattivo Masters’ Collection ~ new fragrances
Italian niche line Laboratorio Olfattivo has launched the Masters’ Collection, featuring four new fragrances. Baliflora, Tuberosis are from perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena; Tantrico and Vetyverso are from perfumer Lucien Ferrero…
Frederic Malle Rose & Cuir ~ new fragrance
French niche line Frédéric Malle will launch Rose & Cuir, a new floral leather fragrance from perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena…
Hermes Rose Amazone, take two ~ fragrance review
Yes, you’re remembering correctly: Robin did write a brief review of Rose Amazone when it was launched in 2014 as a flanker to Hermès ‘s 1974 classic Amazone. Rose Amazone was developed by Jean-Claude Ellena, Hermès’s in-house perfumer at the time, as a modern interpretation of Amazone: “a sparkling, tangy and tender perfume, brightened by citrus fruits, currants and raspberries.”
The idea of a young and fruity flanker was already a cliché in 2014…