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Love, Bottled in Paris

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Maison Origine Paris captures the romance of the City of Light in Amber Me Paris, an extrait de parfum inspired by memory, emotion and timeless elegance.

Natasha Dury

Some fragrances are created to impress. Others are created to tell a story. Amber Me Paris, the latest extrait de parfum from Maison Origine Paris, belongs firmly to the latter. Inspired by a love story that unfolded in the French capital, the fragrance transforms a fleeting moment into an intimate olfactory experience, capturing the warmth, elegance and quiet romance that have long defined Paris.

The story begins on the balcony of the iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée, where the founder of Maison Origine Paris found himself reflecting on a simple yet profound question: what do you give someone when everything has already been given? The answer was not another gift, but something far more enduring – a fragrance capable of preserving emotion itself. From that moment, Maison Origine Paris was born.

Amber Me Paris reflects the city’s changing moods through a carefully layered composition. Bright grapefruit and lavender create a fresh, luminous opening before unfolding into a sophisticated heart of amber, tobacco, leather and spice. The fragrance settles into a rich, lingering base of oud and sweet amber, creating a warm, refined signature that balances contemporary elegance with timeless depth.

Crafted as an extrait de parfum, the composition evolves gracefully throughout the day, revealing new facets with every wear. Rich without being overpowering, it embodies the understated sophistication that defines both Parisian style and the Maison Origine philosophy.

More than a fragrance, Amber Me Paris is an invitation to experience the city through scent. Elegant, distinctive and deeply personal, it captures the essence of a memorable moment, proving that the most enduring luxury is often found not in objects, but in the memories they evoke.

Olfactory Notes

  • Top: Grapefruit, Lavender, Mugwort
  • Heart: Amber, Tobacco, Leather, Spices
  • Base: Oud, Sweet Amber

Aromatic Elegance: Givenchy’s La Collection Particulière Unveils ‘Les Jardins Particuliers’

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Natasha Dury

Hubert de Givenchy, an icon of 20th-century fashion, was also a connoisseur of the French “art de vivre.” His residences, from his Parisian Hôtel Particulier to the Château du Jonchet in the Loire Valley, served as sanctuaries of exquisite decor and hubs of inspiration, frequented by a diverse group of muses, artists, and friends.

La Collection Particulière invites us into this exclusive world, offering scents that capture the essence of these charismatic personalities. It all began at the Hôtel Particulier, inspiring the perfumes of the collection, which now finds its latest expressions in the gardens of the Château du Jonchet. Here, the ‘Les Jardins Particuliers’ series emerges, epitomizing elegance and freshness through three new fragrances: L’Enfant Terrible, Tapageur, and Désobéissant.

Each fragrance draws on the principles of French-style gardens, which emphasize symmetry and harmony, creating a stunning visual and olfactory balance. These gardens are a tribute to Givenchy’s love for meticulously designed landscapes, where every element is perfectly placed, mirroring the careful composition of each scent.

The three new perfumes belong to the Intense Fresh olfactory family, renowned for their fresh yet potent signatures. A notable element uniting these fragrances is the SFE* black tea note, extracted from hand-harvested leaves from the mountains of Sri Lanka, lending an intense and sophisticated freshness.

  • L’Enfant Terrible echoes Givenchy’s own rebellious spirit, blending radiant Calabrian bergamot with upcycled cedar for a memorable, enveloping scent.
  • Tapageur stands out with its boisterous, exuberant character, combining sparkling green mandarin with creamy sandalwood and a unique fraction of orange blossom.
  • Désobéissant is defiantly bold, pairing bright citron with Scots pine and a striking cardamom essence, creating a chic, modern composition.

These fragrances are housed in vividly colored bottles, each representing its key ingredients, contained in Givenchy’s signature architectural bottle adorned with a lacquered black cap featuring a metallic 4G logo.

La Collection Particulière not only reflects Givenchy’s legacy in fashion but also his deep appreciation for art and beauty, making each fragrance a masterpiece of perfumery.

Check out Crabtree & Evelyn Summer Hill Collection

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Summer hill - shereen Shabnam

Keeping fresh and smelling nice in the summer at all times is hard work as the heat and humidity get worse so I love coming across new things that make you feel good and smell nice – the Crabtree and Evelyn’s new Summer Hill collection may just be the answer as it promises to whisk you away with its irresistible and cheerful scent.

The Summer Hill collection is touted to be light, sensuous and full of promise, capturing the warmth and glow of a May afternoon. Add a dash of summer sweetness with this new flirtatious summer must have as the accents of freshly mown grass and ripe orchard fruits mingle with the notes of fresh white florals in bloom. The effortlessly pretty scent and refreshing combination offers luxurious conditioning, cleansing and essential moisturising to cleanse, soften and leave skin scented with Summer Hill.

Shereen Shabnam- Summer Hill

We know that lazy summer days require an equally effortless beauty regime so check out the skin care range which is deliciously fragrant with its subtle scents of wildflowers, grasses and freshly plucked fruits. The collection includes body lotion, bath and shower gel, bath soap, hand cream and lasting fragrances.

Have fun experimenting and smell awesome right through the summer.