Kabuki and other idiosyncratic inspirations
The Guerlain Aqua Allegoria series is based on botanical accords for fresh scents. The latest, Passiflora, is a blend of passion fruit, ylang ylang and an aquatic note for freshness reminiscent of crystalline lagoon water.
Coach looked no further than its arm candy for a perfume concept. The tea rose became a motif on its leather bags and accessories beginning with the spring 2016 collection. Tea rose, jasmine sambac and gardenia mingle at the heart of Coach Floral, whose bottle features a cap and hangtag recalling elements on the American brand’s bags.
Dior draws inspiration from classical Japanese theatre in creating Rose Kabuki, a new member of the Maison Christian Dior collection. Powdery musk, evoking white faces of Kabuki actors, envelop the delicate rose heart, which is a mix of Damascena rose essence and absolute.
With the launch of La Vie Est Belle, Lancôme has been translating happiness into a scent since 2012. The new version, titled Flower Of Happiness, expresses emotions in a bouquet whose peony, rose, jasmine and lily of the valley respectively represents generosity, excitement, sincerity and joy.
Multifaceted femininity inspires contradicting woody-floral Calvin Klein Women composed around orange flower, eucalyptus acorn and Alaskan cedarwood. The floral nature is enhanced by Magnolia grandiflora and jasmine absolute. The fragrance is whimsically bottled in an objet d’art with an oversized, disc-shaped cap featuring a photographic print of an eye.