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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.

Saying yes to ‘Prose’

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Prose

Being a poet, seeing the word prose bring many different thoughts to my forever overactive mind so when I saw the name on a perfume bottle, I had to try it…especially as the bottle was red and I am known for my splashes of red indulgence at home and in my accessories.

Little diva is also into perfumes these days and this fragrance definitely caters to the young and vibrant diva. Not sure how thrilled I am about this as she has already taken over my extensive shoe collection and continually asks if she is inheriting every cool piece of jewellery I wear. But as much as I love Prose, which is a delectable, vivacious, and spirited fragrance, I will share this one with Natasha even if it is in small doses.

Prose emanates a feminine, warm, and playful aroma that is impossible for any young lady to resist – perhaps it’s because this charming contemporary fragrance is infused with delicious scent combinations, featuring the perfect balance between fresh, younger notes, and a more mature, and earthly aroma. I guess that’s why both Tash and I love it…. Not that being 40 means that I am the mature one J

For people who like looking at the ingredients base of a perfume, Prose combines hints of bright and fresh citrus fruits such as orange, melon, and apple, with a fruity trifecta of strawberry, coconut, and sugar – all a brief prelude to an invigorating base composed of a rich laden amber, vanilla, and musk.

Because this nice wonder comes from Ajmal Perfumes, the region’s multi award-winning fragrance house, I was surprised that Prose is priced at AED 100…very affordable and great to buy for yourself and your pre teen and teen divas…my little diva absolutely loves it.