Many people know amethyst as a gem of a purple or lilac hue, which is often used in jewelry. It is believed that this mineral serves as a talisman, protecting its owner from diseases and the tragic vicissitudes of fate. But it turns out that amethyst can smell fragrant. And this was proved by the Lalik company.
Few people know that the founder of the brand was a jeweler. Rene Lalique was born in 1860. He was only 20 years old when he completed his first order - a glass vase for the Boucheron brand. Later he began to work with crystal. His opalescent glass items were valued far beyond France. Soon, Rene Lalique opened his jewelry store on Place Vendome in Paris.
Now at the helm of the family business is the granddaughter of brand founder Marie-Claude. She believes that precious stones have olfactory expression. With the help of world-famous perfumers, the brand produces jewelry poured into bottles. ” And one of them is Lalik Amethyst. Reviews of this fragrance, a description of the perfumery line of basic perfumes and its flankers are analyzed in this article.
At first there were bottles
All the works of the Lalik house, including perfumes, are harmony verified to the smallest degree. Being a jeweler at heart, the founder of the brand began by making perfume bottles from other companies. His first creation was a glass bottle for Cyclamen - the perfume of the Koti company. But even now, the Lalik brand, which produces not only perfumes, but also jewelry and decor items, makes crystal bottles for limited editions of Nina Ricci.
And Marie-Claude Lalique develops the design of the bubbles for her own perfumes herself. She believes that the bottle is the first thing the buyer sees. The bottle should, on a subconscious level, convey the meaning of the elixir poured into it. In addition, the original bottle protects perfumes from fakes. Beautiful luxurious bubbles decorate the dressing table. And this is primarily true for glass works of art from the Lalik brand. In the reviews, “Amethyst” is often described by users as a purple mineral shimmering with a precious liquid. But no less laudatory responses can be read about the bottle of perfume debutant “Lalik Lalik”, bottles of “Enkre Noir”, “Nilang” and “Ommazh L'Ohm”.
Packaging
The design of the Lalik Amethyst perfume water in reviews is characterized as luxurious. Already the box shows that inside is a really expensive thing. It is made of hard embossed paper, dark purple with laconic silver letters on it. Ribbon-like patterns are applied to the box, which mesmerize like a crystal ball of a hypnotist.
To match the exterior design and stylish bottle. It looks like a processed stone amethyst from India, because its color is very deep, dark lilac, turning into purple. The bottle also has wavy patterns. They make the edges of the bottle play with glare. It seems that you are looking at the surf line when the waves roll and recede, leaving behind a lace of foam.
Thick heavy glass and rectangular shapes of the bottle evoke associations with a precious stone, which is about to be set into jewelry. The cap is minimalistic and very in harmony with the bottle. Silver blotches of decor also add style to the overall look of the bottle.
History of fragrance, concentration and flankers
Marie-Claude Lalique by education - jeweler and designer. To realize her olfactory ideas, she did not study perfumery, but simply invited the best “noses” of the planet to collaborate. Sophie Groisman (she is the author of the debutant Lalique de Lalique), Christian Plock, Matilda Bijou, Jean-Clone Ellen, Emil Copperman, Michel Almirac, Dominic Ropion, Christina Nagel and many others have worked on the creation of fragrances for the Lalique brand.
In order to convey the nature of the mysterious and gentle amethyst, Marie-Claude Lalique chose a world-famous perfumer - Natalie Lorson. The fragrance was released in 2007 in a concentration of "O de Parfum". 7 years passed, and in 2014 Natalie Lorson surprised the world with a new masterpiece - Lalik Amethyst Eklat. Customer reviews indicate that this sample is not inferior to the original flavor. Only the flanker is lighter and more romantic. He has a slightly different fruit overture. The limited edition has released Eau de Parfum Lalique Amethyst. Now let's look at each song individually.
Perfumed water “Lalik Amethyst”: a description of the fragrance
Specialists attribute this gem-style olfactory fantasy to the flower and fruit group. The composition is opened by the fervent, juicy notes of blackcurrant berries, which immediately evoke memories of the summer garden. This association is further enhanced when you feel the fresh aroma of raspberry and blackberry leaves washed in the night rain. Then southern mulberry, sweet strawberries with blueberries become audible.
As soon as the initial overture of this perfume symphony has played, flowers come to replace the fruit ensemble. In a complex and exciting bouquet, a peony and a rose are guessed. Gentle exotic ylang-ylang seasoned with pepper is mixed with them. Eau de Parfum has very elegant base notes. They are woven from bourbon vanilla, which gently warms, and woody shades.
How users hear the song
In the reviews of the perfumes “Lalik Amethyst”, women claim that the first thing in the pyramid is black berries, among which currants dominate. This smell is not for everyone. No wonder the Russian name of this berry comes from the Old Slavic word "stink", that is, to stink. But, users emphasize, these perfumes need to be carried, like new shoes. A second or two will pass, and the sharp smell of currants will dissolve in the juicy and provocative overflows of other fruits.
But to call the eau de parfum a sweet compote, none of the users dared. After all, fruit and berry notes only set the tone. They are compared with the "public heating" by young groups at a recital of a pop star. And it is a deep and languid ylang-ylang with an admixture (a small pinch) of pepper. The rest of the flowers, like woody notes, appear in a subtle tone, creating an atmosphere of warmth and coziness.
Who is the fragrance made for?
In reviews of the perfume “Amethyst Lalik,” customers say that they should be worn by those ladies who were born under the zodiac constellation Aquarius. After all, it is this gem that not only serves them as a talisman, but also brings good luck and wealth. As for the fragrance itself, it was created for self-confident beauties, smart, but allowing the senses to captivate themselves. The bearers of this perfumery composition are elegant and a little romantic, but not so much that they could be called naive fools. They love to dream and secretly cherish the hope of meeting "the very one on a white horse."
However, these women have enough strength and practical grasp to turn any man into a handsome prince. The fragrance is out-of-age, suitable for both young creatures and ladies held. The main thing is that the perfume should correspond to the character. The composition of perfumes is best revealed in the cold season. Woody notes, musk and pepper warm gently, and juicy berries drive off the autumn splen. Perfumes are just made for daytime wear. They sound not at all pretentious, but elegant.
Description of the fragrance "Lalik Amethyst Eclat"
The 2014 novelty caused a mixed reaction from the public. It was rumored that Natalie Lorson had copied the perfume composition “Jeanne Lanven Couture” from Lanvin. But if you look at the notes, then “Amethyst Eclat” has a completely different perfume pyramid. Both aromas are similar only with a sweet and sensual musky backing and fruity-floral tones.
Can Eclat be called the 2007 Amethyst flanker? It is packaged in a bottle of the same shape as the original fragrance. But this time the bottle is colored in a purple-lilac color gradient. Patterns on the glass are also present. Only now these are not wavy ribbons, but stalks of prickly blackberries with silver berries and a half-opened peony bud. This design of the bottle Marie-Claude Lalique hints that the new Eclat (which means “flash” in French) is a sensual explosion of berry freshness and floral tenderness.
Description of the perfume pyramid
In the reviews, the perfume “Amethyst Eklat Lalik” is described by customers as a sweet fruity aroma. But there are those who compare perfume with men's colognes. And all because at the very edge of the pyramid is black currant - berries and leaves of the plant. But as in the original amethyst, the aroma must be carried. After a second, the pungent and masculine smell of currants is complemented by sweet raspberries. Go to sugary syrup overture does not give Japanese pear Ours, with a watery and cold aroma.
The heart of Eclatus is as floral as the original Amethyst. But in the 2014 novelty, Lorson decided to remove the exotic and passionate notes of ylang-ylang and replace them with a more gentle and restrained magnolia. In the bouquet, peony still dominates (which is reflected on the bottle) in addition with a rose. The final touches of the composition are very elegant. Warm and sensual musk is balanced by refreshing blackberries and lilac sour flowers.
How users feel the perfumery composition “Amethyst Eclat”
The responses about these spirits are very different. Some users (especially those with a hot skin type) claim that the perfume reminded them of Midnight Rose by Lankom. Others compare it with the works of "Lanvin." And in all reviews of "Lalik Amethyst Eclat" users mention the fragrance of 2007. Some people think that the new perfume is more tender and charming than the old one. Others, on the contrary, do not like the coldness of berry notes; they lack warm wood and languid ylang-ylang.
The dominant composition of the users call blackberry. Her harsh notes are softened by sweet raspberries. When the overture goes off, a bouquet of flowers appears on the stage. However, the first violin is played by peonies with a rose. And I would like it to be magnolia. But users call the database very elegant. Musk goes well with cool notes of sour. A pear refreshes the composition throughout the entire sound.
Who created the Eclat perfume?
This fragrance is not for the girl, users say, but for a young woman. Her rounded shapes have already taken shape, and she perfectly understands the full power of her charm. Femininity and languid grace glide in her movements. The mistress of the aroma is strong, healthy, purposeful and active. Teenagers should not wear it.
Women's perfume “Lalik Amethyst Eklat” is best revealed in the warm season. The combination of blackcurrant and musk is considered especially successful by users. In the summer heat, the composition unfolds unusually, it gives coolness. From currant, leaves rubbed between fingers are more felt than berries. And in the autumn the musky train is more distinctly shown. These perfumes are more likely to be daytime than evening. They sound strong, but unobtrusive.
Amethyst exquise
Perfumes “Lalik Amethyst Excursus” were published in 2017, a decade after the first sample. This time, the olfactory rethinking of the precious gem took on a new perfumer - Alberto Morillas. Perhaps that’s why buyers say that it’s incorrect to call “Excursus” a flanker. The novelty is completely different from the classic Amethyst. And with "Eclat" it is related only by the shape and design of the bottle. On it you can see all the same branches and berries of a blackberry, but without peony, since this flower is not in the composition. Morillas brought the composition to almost Japanese minimalism, which is why it turned out to be very original, unlike any aromas. Does the perfumer achieve particular sophistication (in French, Exquise means "refinement")? Most likely. Morillas is a world-renowned master. In such subtle minimalism he sees an amethyst, and so he expresses it.
Description of the composition
A sparse list of ingredients is not a bad thing at all. Unlike the first perfume “Lalik Amethyst”, the description of the composition of the flanker “Exquisite” will not take up much space. How does a perfumer see a gem? At first he feels the color - deep, purple, almost black. And the only thing that makes the flanker related to the original is the initial berry notes. They are, of course, dark blue. This is black currant and blackberry. To make the song more feminine, because this is a ladies' perfume, the author added a little bit of sweet raspberry.
What is the essence of amethyst for Morillas? He compares the stone with a precious black orchid. She reigns supreme in the heart of the perfume pyramid. But in fact, does she really need satellites? The perfumer made the base of the aroma warm, woody. Again, there is nothing else there. No sweet musk, no vetiver. Just the smell of sun-heated pieces of wood that evoke an association of home comfort.
How users describe perfumery composition
Customers who tested Lalik Amethyst Excuse toilet water note that they mostly hear blackberries and orchids. The smell sounds very noble and original. There is no feeling of fruit compote, as the perfumer involved not only berries, but also blackberry leaves in the aroma formula, which very refresh the whole composition, making it light and tender. And this fact makes related spirits and a precious stone, which, under the skillful hands of a jeweler-engraver, acquires transparency and color depth.
But this perfume may not appeal to lovers of aquatic compositions, because the freshness in it is not watery, but grassy. In addition, the base notes of wood very clearly appear in it, which, coupled with a black orchid, create a general impression of creamy sweetness.
Who created the fragrance, when and with what to wear
In reviews of Lalik Amethyst Exquisites, users claim that perfumes are too elegant to be worn by teenagers. It will be more to face the ladies who have already turned 25. The composition is minimalistic, but very fanciful. Based on this circumstance, perfumes are more suitable for evening publication than for daytime wear.
As for the season, the Amethyst Lalik perfume customers are advised to buy for the winter or fall. In the cold and humid air, the blackberry hides a little, retreats into the background, creating only a sour-refreshing background, and an orchid comes to the forefront. Together with the cozy smell of wood, she creates a charming image of a woman from high society, an elegant and elegant stranger.
General collection reviews
Both the original of 2007 and the later flankers are very resistant. Even on hot skin the perfume “Amethyst” from “Lalik” is kept throughout the day, and on the clothes it is fragrant before washing. Perfumes have a long train, which is often liked by others. Perfumes do not change the smell, do not leave a banal fruit-synthetic “aftertaste”. Despite the rather high cost, users very positively characterize Lalik Amethyst in the reviews. Luxury perfume, quite worthy of its price - so you can summarize the opinions of users.