THISDAY Style

PERFUME FOR THE MAN & WOMAN WHO HAVE EVERYTHING!

-

Great perfumes have always been a signifier of affluence and influence. In 17th-century France, where Louis XIV’s court was known as “la cour parfumée”, the king demanded a different fragrance for every single day. History has it that the ancient Egyptians and Mesopotami­ans were making perfume as far back as 3,000 BC where priests used aromatic resins to mask the smell of sacrificia­l offerings and please the gods where ingredient­s such as myrrh, sweet rush, wine and juniper where ground. Cleopatra, the Egyptian and the most alluring and seductive Queen of the times had her sails smoothened with aromatic oils before setting out to sea, in order to attract the attention of Mark Antony wherein the latter would catch the scent of her arrival before laying eyes on her face. The Man and woman who has everything wants fragrances that are unique, sublime, and exclusive; rare creation that stands them out in a crowd and olfactory notes that ooze sophistica­tion and style. They would pay premium to make a statement at any function and everywhere they go. These are some of the best fragrances for the man and woman who has everything as presented by Montaigne Place.

CREED:

THE ROYAL EXCLUSIVES

Everything about the

Royal Exclusives from

Creed speaks luxury. Each fragrance in this exclusive Collection allows its wearer to feel like royalty. A selection of Creed’s finest fragrances celebrates 250 years of royal service for both men and women. The legendary glass bottles are created by the world leading fragrance bottle designer Pochet du Courval, who have been creating glass masterpiec­es since 1623 in Normandy. Combining elegance and tradition, Les Royales Exclusives collection is created for the most discerning Ladies and Gentleman, seeking to discover timeless luxury scents from the French perfume house.

ROJA PARFUMS: AOUD “EXOTIC SENSUALITY”

If you’ve got class, you should have this quintessen­tial scent of the Middle East, Roja Parfums’ classic.

Aoud pays homage to the traditiona­l practices of a culture that hold scent dear to its heart. Perfumer Roja Dove spent three years in the Middle East working closely with this legendary material to properly understand its complex nature. With this creation, precious Rose de Mai and Saffron create a beautiful foundation for Aoud to take centre stage, whilst a spicy and incredibly sensual base allow its beauty to resonate.

Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Verbena

Heart Notes: Geranium, Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Ylang Ylang

Base Notes: Rhubarb, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Saffron, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Casmir Wood, Sandalwood, Aoud, Vanilla, Leather, Ambergris, Musk

THE SPIRIT OF DUBAI: NARJESI

The Black Rose, the rarest of flowers which is a grand treasure in Dubai, is a real natural treated rose that is adorned with diamond dust. There are only rumours of its existence. Narjesi embodies the timeless love that spans centuries and continents. The perfume and its presentati­on are an embodiment of

artistic originalit­y, excellent craftsmans­hip, exquisite detailing, innovation and luxury redefined.

The floral fragrance of Narjesi is distilled from Rose Bulgarian, Pure Rose Taif and Turkish Rose, along with oriental notes.

Top Notes:

Rose, Turkish Rose, Rose Bulgarian, Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Oud, Saffron, Sweet Orange, Spicy Notes, Rose Damascene, Elemi, Aldehyde, Orange, Green Leaves, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Coffee, Frutta Secca, Candied Fruit, Pure Rose Taif.

Middle Notes:

Sandal, Cypriol, Benzoin Resinoid, Vanilla Berries, Patchouli, Vetiver, Coriander, Ginger, Chamomille, Honey.

Base Notes:

Amber, Castoreum, Civetta, Mosses, Caramelise­d Sugar, Incense, Leather, Sandalwood, Oakmoss.

ATELIER DES ORS: ROSE OMEYYADE

Atelier Des Ors poetically magnifies each of its creations in a glittering ballet of stardust. An intensely distinguis­hed emotion.

An intense and bewitching velvety fragrance inspired by the precious and captivatin­g Damask Rose. Named after the Umayyad dynasty, Rose Omeyyade tells of the grandeur of the lavishly decorated Levant palaces. A resounding ode to the sensuality and refinement once captured in Oriental paintings. The woody and amber accords mark a unique and elegant creation.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Note: Pink Pepper, Rose, Raspberry

Heart Note:

Patchouli, Lignum Vitae, Sugar

Base Note: Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris

MAISON FRANCIS KURDJKIAN: BACCARAT ROUGE 540 EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

The Baccarat Rouge 540 extrait de parfum augments the strength and radiance of the fragrance’s amber woody floral aura. In this exalted version of a signature scent, jasmine blossoms and woody musks engage in an alchemy of the senses. A profusion and fusion of the elements that can only be tamed by the art of the perfumer and time-tested wisdom. A fragrance that was only meant to belong to 250 of the world’s wealthiest collectors is now available, and being thrilled to offer it is an understate­ment.

Fragrance Notes: The notes are an infusion of three accords, the breeze, the heat and the mineral accords

Top notes: Jasmine and Saffron;

Middle notes: Amberwood and Ambergris;

Base notes: Fir Resin and Cedar.

BOADICEA THE VICTORIOUS

Created by artisan British perfumers, Boadicea The Victorious is a pioneer in the world of unisex luxury perfumes. Inspired by the legend of the British warrior queen, Boadicea, each scent boasts traditiona­l British craftsmans­hip and celebrates a rich national heritage of

ROJA PARFUMS: ELYSIUM

The undisputed King of luxury British fragrances, Roja Dove’s creations include perfumes that will speak for you even in your absence.

Elysium- few have the ability to make their dream a reality. Only the heroic and virtuous are destined to achieve the life they desire, so each ingredient within this scent was chosen to emulate this rare strength of character.

Just as always, Roja Dove has put together the finest, rarest and most exotic ingredient­s to achieve this bottled luxury.

Top Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime, Lavender, Thyme, Artemisia, Musk Heart Notes: Lily of the Valley, Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Apple, Blackcurra­nt Base Notes: Galbanum, Pink Pepper, Cypriol, Vetiver,

Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Benzoin, Vanilla, Labdanum, Leather, Ambergris, Musk courage and power. Striving to use as many natural ingredient­s as possible to ensure an ultimate perfume experience, each bottle features handcrafte­d elements all made within the UK.

All non-gender specific, each fragrance is designed to be individual­ly interprete­d for true freedom of expression.

Launched as a worldwide exclusive in Harrods in 2008, the niche British brand continues to offer an intriguing collection of quintessen­tially-British perfumes to its loyal followers.

 ??  ?? TUBABA & ANNIE IDIBIA
TUBABA & ANNIE IDIBIA
 ??  ?? ADESUWA & BANKY WELLINGTON
ADESUWA & BANKY WELLINGTON
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ?? ARINOLA & KOREDE ROBERTS
ARINOLA & KOREDE ROBERTS
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??
 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Nigeria