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

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.

In Dubai We Trust

Ever since I got the Hard Rock Café worldwide loyalty card, I’ve become a huge fan of their merchandise and its now tradition for me and my babe to get some retail therapy everywhere we visit that has a Hard Rock cafe….the food and drinks are great but the retail is even better.

It is at Hard Rock Dubai where I met Salma and Khalid from ‘In Dubai We Trust’….a coincidence as I was there for something else and after a quick chat with them, I made up my mind that I will talk about their cool initiative….In Dubai We Trust.

As anyone will tell you, I am the biggest fan of the UAE and all the Emirates…. I constantly end up telling people who try to say anything bad about the country that they are welcome to go back home if they have issues with the UAE as there are plenty other people who appreciate the place and love to live and work here.

Although UAE and Dubai has nothing to prove to anyone as the place speaks for itself, it still is great for people who live here to talk about the best things that Dubai has to offer and show the many positive sides that people don’t usually pick up on because they are so involved in their own little worlds, they would rather stay on their sofas and complain instead of actually venturing out and enjoying the many amazing things one can do here.

‘In Dubai we trust’ is a non-profit organization striving to unify the multi-cultural population of Dubai by celebrating the emirate’s achievements. Their tag says…..’In Dubai we trust, with Dubai we bloom, in Dubai we see our future grow. Moving forth with strong will and determination, an economy with power & inspiration. With achievements across the borders untold, Dubai our land, where peace and love unfolds.’

The group since their inception has organised many events that show the different facets of the Emirates….they were also part of the Burj Khalifa opening, have organised events for mother’s day, brought women from different nationalities together in a spa environment and now they will also be part of the Walk of Beauty 2012 event. This is part of the amazingly popular exhibition Beautyworld Middle East 2012 starting on the 29th of May.

UAE and Dubai has become a second home to many….its about time we celebrated the many great opportunities the country has given us and make people aware of the many things they can do here that they would not be able to do elsewhere.

If you are a big fan of Dubai, you can join In Dubai We Trust’ on the following:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/188737619862/

Follow them on Twitter- http://twitter.com/indubaiwetrust

Youtube Videos:
(UAE 3-D Show @ Dubai Mall -Jan 2010 )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23lnTiH3sHE

( IDWT Interview)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we88TCCSqRU