Fashion house "Guerlain" does not need advertising. Its products are already well-known to everyone. Novelties of this brand invariably become bestsellers. But old editions do not leave the assembly line. Especially those that have become classics of perfumes. "Guerlain" is able to surprise, but not scandalously shock. His calm, perfectly balanced compositions will always be relevant. No wonder they say that the classics do not go out of fashion. Therefore, we suggest that you consider in this article two samples of the brand born in 1996: Eau de Parfum from Eiffel and Eau de Parfum from Guerlain. Description of women's perfumes, reviews about them, design, analysis of the pyramid of aromas and much more is presented in the article.
Something about the brand
Have you heard the term gerlinade? Now this word has become a household name in the world of perfumery. The term means "company chord", which recognizes the aromas of a fashion house. And the first such "calling card" was invented by Jacques Guerlain. In general, this perfume house has a long and very interesting story.
He founded the family enterprise Pierre Francois Pacal Guerlain in 1828. We will not retell the whole story of the house here. But one cannot ignore the noticeable figure of the Guerlain family - Jacques, the grandson of the founder of the company. His grandfather made aromas for the Empress Eugenia, the queens of England and Spain (Victoria and Isabella II). Therefore, Jacques decided to keep up with his ancestor. His achievement is:
- The composition is broken down into three main components (top note, heart and base).
- The first unisex fragrance ever made.
- “Company chord”, which recognizes various perfumes at home. The composition of the gerlinade is kept secret. It is only known that its ingredients are rose, vanilla and tonka bean.
- Soft combination of natural and synthetic components. The latter should be no more than 20 percent.
Jacques died in 1956, and his grandson Jean-Paul stood at the helm of the company. This is a talented perfumer, and he managed to turn the family business into a promoted, world famous brand. Despite the fact that in 1994 Jean-Paul sold a controlling stake in the mega-corporation LVMH, until 2002 he worked for it and created fragrances. One of his creations is the Champs Elysees from Guerlain. In the reviews, users, and experts, argue that this fragrance testifies to the high skill of the ingenious perfumer.
Decor
Another distinguishing feature of the Gerlen creations is that the company approached the design of perfumes very carefully. Members of the family clan believed that a perfume bottle was like a dress for a woman. Of course, the beauty will be irresistible in a gray robe, but will they notice her? Those lucky ones who managed to take possession of the first issue (1996) of perfume "Champs Elysees" from "Guerlain", in the reviews claim that the bottle is a real glass masterpiece.
The bottle narrows down and thus resembles a stylized female bust. The bottle is crowned with a simple, without pretentiousness, but at the same time elegant cap. The neck of the bottle is intercepted by two golden threads, like chains. If you look at the bottle from the side, you can see that it is corrugated. The slots further emphasize the resemblance to the upper part of the female figure (from the waist to the shoulders). Perfumes used to be sold in a gold box with a bright pink label. The first changes affected the case. It all became a juicy pink color.
The new face of the old fragrance
Somewhere after 2010, the fashion house, which became part of the LVMH luxury empire, set about redesigning its perfumes. Moreover, the policy is clearly aimed at unification. All fragrances "O de Parfum" are placed in the same, like twins, bottles. They have a volume of 100 milliliters, they look like bottles with a pharmaceutical potion in shape, but are decorated with molten bees on the upper side. Different aromas differ only in labels, or rather, in their color.
This rebranding of the creations of the company did not appeal to all users. Alas, the fate of the unification of packaging and the perfumed water "Champs Elysees" from "Guerlain" did not escape. In the new design, it looks like a pot-bellied squat bottle topped with a crystal round cap. The top of the bottle is decorated with stylized honeycombs, and the bottom - figures of molten glass bees. The Champs Elysees is distinguished from other fragrances only by a bright pink label. Through the transparent glass it can be seen that the liquid itself has a golden color.
Description of the Champs Elysees fragrance by Guerlain
The fragrance in the new dress is good, because the true charm is difficult to hide. And his formula was developed by Jean-Paul Guerlain himself. The aroma entered the market in two concentrations - eau de parfum and eau de toilette. But their pyramid is identical. Let's see if gerlinade sounds here? Jean-Paul does not make a secret from the composition of the ingredients of his perfume composition.
According to the author, blackcurrant with anise sounds in the top notes. Their harsh notes are softened by melon, peach, violet and almonds. In the heart of the Champs Elysees fragrance, a “signature” rose, reinforced with peony, lily of the valley, hibiscus, mimosa and lilac reigns. The base of the perfume is very warm, woody. Benzoin is clearly audible, but also sandalwood, cedar and (where without it?) Vanilla. A subtle sound gives the base chords almond wood.
How do users feel the composition?
Less sensitive noses of customers “see” the composition in a slightly different way. In the first place, according to reviews, in the "Champs Elysees" from "Guerlain" is felt mimosa. Her gentle fragrance immediately awakens the association of early spring, or rather, of her anticipation. Further lilac and lily of the valley are heard. These flowers also cheer you up. Fruits, especially juicy sweet melon and velvety peach, are also felt. But the currant sounds very quiet, which many users considered a great plus of the composition.
Fans of the brand assure that the "Herlen's handwriting" is present here. The composition is clearly recognizable. Pleasant acidity is evenly rounded by warm and dry woody chords. The composition, according to user reviews, is not artsy, not glamorous, without unnecessary “bells and whistles”. But everything in it is Parisian elegant. The composition deserves its name. After all, the Champs Elysees in Paris is the axis around which the world of high French fashion revolves.
What associations does it generate?
“An armful of spring flowers”, “sonorous crystal March drops”, “a rush of the first warm breeze” - these are the epithets awarded to perfume users in reviews. The Champs Elysees perfume from Guerlain is clearly seasonal. Ardent admirers of this fashion house acquire four great creations for their wardrobe.
“Champs Elysees” is a spring smell, “Jardin de Bogatelle” with a fragrance of linden blossom for summer, “Mitsuko” with a touch of beautiful foliage - for autumn, and “Naema” (frosty rose balanced by warm and cozy notes) - for winter . What other associations does Chanzelise generate? This is a long and sweet spring in a regular park or, rather, in a botanical garden. Some types of plants fade, others replace them. And this ode to spring never seems to break.
Who created the Champs Elysees fragrance from Guerlain?
Eau de Parfum does not shock, it does not amaze. This aroma is classic, it is designed for centuries, and not for momentary interest. Therefore, the heroine of this perfume should not be annoying, not shocking. Perfumes are created for a real Parisian woman whose grace and sense of taste are innate. She does not want to attract the attention of men, but their looks do not come off her chiseled figure.
Her light gas scarf is fragrant with spring flowers. This cloud envelops her. And she willingly gives this joyful feeling of spring flowering to everyone around. According to reviews, the Champs Elysees toilet water from Guerlain is lighter and more vintage than perfume. She is more suitable for a young girl, a little romantic and a little flirty. But she, like a true native of Paris, knows the measure and never slips into vulgarity.
When and with what to wear?
In the reviews of the Champs Elysees by Guerlain, all users unanimously declare that this perfume is best worn in the spring - both early and late. Light to transparency, airy to zero gravity - these spirits give joy that winter is over and the blessed time has come. Perfume is best revealed on the skin in the spring, when the air is still clear, not baked, but not frosty.
There are users who claim that the Champs Elysees are good in the fall. After all, then the temperature indicators are similar to the spring ones. In summer, the aroma does not choke at all, but only refreshes with juicy fruits and fragrant flowers. But in winter, a sharp lily of the valley comes to the fore, and the warm notes of sandalwood and vanilla are almost inaudible. The fragrance is designed for daytime wear. In the concentration of perfumery water, it can be worn at an evening event, if it is not too official. Feminine outfits are suitable for perfumes - dresses, sundresses, flared skirts.
Other qualities
Perfume's durability is just excellent. Enoughly applied a drop on the wrist, the bend of the elbow and the earlobe to smell all day. Therefore, those who have purchased perfumery water should not be doused with perfume “Champs Elysees” from “Guerlain”. In the reviews, users assure that the train at this creation of the fashion house is also long, noble, refined. Fans celebrate the game and play of notes, which are gradually revealed and shown with new faces.
Users are also pleased with the variety of volumes in which the Champs-Elysees is produced. So, toilet water is available in bottles of 50 and 100 milliliters. The fragrance in concentration "O de Parfum" is sold in miniatures (10 ml), 75 and 100 ml. If you scour the gophers of online stores, you can purchase ottivants of the first issue. This rarity is, by the way, at times more expensive than the currently produced samples.