THE STORY: Famed as the Eighth Wonder of the World, The Amber Room was presented to Peter the Great by the King of Prussia. Glowing at the heart of Catherine Palace near St Petersburg, the chamber was lined entirely with amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors. When lit with more than five hundred candles it was reputed to glow like trapped sunshine and fiery gold. Created by melting together amber, Cognac and honey, its history and brilliance has inspired the creation of this fragrance.
THE FRAGRANCE: Smoky, warm and glowing, the heady amber, as seductive as its inspiration, is lit with Italian bergamot, sensual Turkish rose and warmed through with spices, cinnamon and cedar wood. Glowing.
“La Peregrina” is one of oldest and most valuable pearls in the world.
This perfectly shaped centuries old pearl was treasured by its owners ranging from Mary I, Queen of England to the actress Elizabeth Taylor.
A truly seductive fragrance, Peregrina oozes sensuality and sophistication. The Rose Damascene blends beautifully with the
white floral top notes that are inspired by the pearl itself.
THE STORY: The Cora Sun-Drop Diamond is the largest, yellow, pear-shaped diamond in the world, weighing in at 110.3 carats. Coloured by tiny amounts of nitrogen trapped in the carbon molecules The Cora was formed between 1 and 3 billion years ago and was discovered in South Africa in 2010. It was sold in 2011 at an auction in Geneva for almost £7 million to an anonymous buyer.
A new fragrance from luxury British fragrance house Thameen, inspired by this rare gemstone, ‘The Cora’, is a bright, golden, multi-faceted spectrum of rare and beautiful ingredients as mesmerising and timeless as its namesake.
THE FRAGRANCE: Radiance opens this modern classic with an iridescent burst of white jasmine and magnolia that shimmer atop vivid-yellow Bulgarian roses and honeyed wisteria. Gently spiced nutmeg catches the light and segues effortlessly into the floral lustre of carnation and lily of the valley. Benzoin sharpens the senses before a translucent vanilla slides into the glazed base of golden amber, patchouli and a luminous white musk. The Cora is a fragrance suffused with bright phosphorescence and softer glowing accents its beauty both ethereal and magnificent.
THE STORY: Solah Shringar is a 16 stage ritual to prepare royal women for public appearance. Indian royalty were considered somewhere between man and God and this ritual adornment with perfumes and jewels created something of a super-human presence. The name itself comes from temple designs and decorations and the image of the women, once decorated, as a perfect, carved goddess. A unique Oud was selected from the South of India, one of the highest quality Oud oils, it is both angular and edgy.
THE FRAGRANCE: The unique Oud from the South of India, angular and sweetly edgy, dictates this heavenly scent. The top note blends beautifully with cedar wood and guaiac. At the base, a pure patchouli and sunbaked vetivert add depth and warmth polished off by a smooth, temperate musk. Divine.
This extrait de parfum oozes majesty, from the intensity of its top note of black pepper, luxuriously blending with the freshness of vanilla absolute, surrounded by floral orris and rose. The long-lasting base notes exude regal warmth with cashmere musk, cedar wood and amber. Exquisitely royal, like the unique Cullinan Diamonds it is named after.
“Sapphire with its rich blue colours is the most precious of gemstones. The Royal Sapphires adorn the Imperial State Crown and Sceptre used for British State Occasions and on display in the Tower of London.
Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom are signature notes. The citrus freshness blends well with Jasmine, Patchouli, Amber and Dry Wood to create an opulent, long-lasting scent. This mesmerising perfume epitomises the splendour of the Royal Sapphires.”
The Fragrance
Royal Sapphire opens with a dazzling array of floral notes that rest comfortably on a warm bed of amber. The dry down is both electrifying and surprising: it turns fresh and vibrant with citrus fruits and sweet jasmine before sensual moss and dry woods take us into a dense forest on a hot summer’s night at the edge of a bustling city.
The Sovereign’s Sceptre is a unique creation of precious jewels set in gold, symbolising royal authority and chivalry.
Myrrh is the signature note of this fragrance, a divine ingredient at the heart of royal ceremony across the ages. Blended with warming amber, this exquisite scent truly reflects the splendour of the Sceptre.
The British State Diadem features bejewelled
floral bouquets each representing the national
flowers of the United Kingdom.
The rose is the emblem of England and is at the
heart of this elegant, spicy, floral fragrance.
THE STORY: A ‘Rivière’ is a classic necklace comprised of gemstones that are of identical size or seamlessly graduated. One of the most famous Rivière belonged to Queen Mary and consisted of 34 old cut diamonds. She subsequently gifted the necklace to her granddaughter, Princess Margaret, and it was sold at Christies for almost £1 million in 2006. The new fragrance is dedicated to balance and a flawless progression of rare and sparkling ingredients combined to adorn the skin.
THE FRAGRANCE: Shimmering at the top, spiced notes of Indian black pepper and Persian saffron meld mellifluously into cinnamon from Ceylon and a luminous lemon blossom accord. This dazzling opening segues into a deep, faceted heart of Russian clary sage over Turkish rose and carnation, polished with a warm, burnished patchouli from Indonesia. The iridescent base of golden amber and oud, infused with soft, opulent Indian cypriol and a sun drenched leather enrich this jewel with a dark resinous glow. Riviere conveys a sophisticated brilliance – its elegant simplicity disguising a meticulous construct. An olfactory masterclass for perfume perfectionists
In the beginning there’s vanilla, of course, but it’s an unexpected vanilla — subtle, ethereal, as if suspended, with a unique note of honeyed, powdery mimosa. Next comes a vanilla that’s gourmand but not heady, fruity but not baked, poised between a “real” vanilla ice cream and sweet promises that echo like languorous kisses. An unambiguous fragrance trail, conceived like a beckon, arousing the appetite, and casting a spotlight on whoever wears it. Whether your personality is discreet or, to the contrary, completely intense, this perfume is made for those who wish never to go unnoticed again.
“By day, I wear it like a signature: you know I’m there, my perfume identifies me. By night, it envelops me in sweet promises. It fills the space, slips into every corner of the mind — and makes others feel a void when I move away.” And if I’m no longer around and my absence has not yet become overpowering, it must be that I left something behind — a scarf, a jacket, a little bit of myself.”
A sublime union of extreme concentration and extended aging, this iconic creation becomes all the more extraordinary.
With an exceptional 56% perfume oil concentration, Epic 56 revisits the legends of the Silk Road, uncovering a deeper story of the critically-acclaimed Epic Eau de Parfum. After close to five months of aging, the quality of its signature notes – Rose, Spices, Frankincense and Woods – is accentuated by a deeper and more complex ambery construction, leaving a lasting impression on the senses.
What makes EPIC 56 WOMAN an “Exceptional Extrait”?
A fragrance is usually a mix of a concentrate (containing fragrant oils) and an alcoholic base. Some fragrances can also contain a bit of water and additives like liquid UV filters, stabilizers or colourants. Therefore, fragrances with a higher fragrance concentration contain more perfume oils and less alcohol, and vice-versa.
Usually, a higher perfume oil concentration means an increased performance of the fragrance (particularly longer lasting scent) – but the impact of oil concentration is much more complex and varies depending on each formula.
KEY NOTES: COCO DE MER, YLANG YLANG COMORES ISLANDS, CARDAMOM
FRAGRANCE DESCIRPTION:
TOM FORD’S SOLEIL BLANC IS AN ADDICTIVE SOLAR FLORAL AMBER AND COCO DE MER-INFUSED PERFUME. ALIVE WITH SEDUCTIVE CARDAMOM AND REFRESHINGLY DECADENT YLANG YLANG, TOM FORD’S SOLEIL BLANC UNAPOLOGETICALLY EXUDES THE ENDLESS PURSUIT OF SUN AND LUXURY.
ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE:
“SOLEIL BLANC IS UNEXPECTED, SULTRY AND ADDICTIVE. IT IS A SOLAR, FLORAL AMBER THAT UNAPOLOGETICALLY EXUDES THE PURSUIT OF SUN AND LUXURY THAT DEFINES SOLEIL.” – TOM FORD
ABOUT THE BOTTLE: SOLEIL BLANC IS CONTAINED IN THE ICONIC WHITE PRIVATE BLEND BOTTLE. CAPPED WITH A GOLD-TONE METAL INSET, THE 50ML AND 100ML FLACON HAVE THE ARCHITECTURAL LOOK OF A CHESS PIECE, ADDING MONUMENTAL BEAUTY TO ANY VANITY.
FRAGRANCE DESCIRPTION:
LAVENDER PULSES WITH CLEAN, COMMANDING POWER, AS FLORAL GREEN GERANIUM CREATES A POWERFUL CONTRAST TO THE LEATHER-LIKE OAKMOSS. THE SENSUAL MUSKY WARMTH OF PATCHOULI AND AMBER FURTHER ELEVATE THE MASCULINE INTENSITY.
ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE:
BEAU DE JOUR PRESENTS THE PERFECTLY GROOMED GENTLEMAN. COOL, COMMANDING LAVENDER MINGLES WITH A DEEPER, SUBLIME FOUGERE INTENSITY BENEATH THE SURFACE.
ABOUT THE BOTTLE: THE BEAU DE JOUR BOTTLE REFLECTS A COOL AND COMMANDING PRESENCE. THE 50ML AND 100ML EDITIONS ARE EACH HOUSED IN A LUXE RIBBED BOTTLE WITH A SLEEK SILVER METAL LABEL AND MATCHING CAP.
KEY NOTES: RARE OUD WOOD, SANDALWOOD, CHINESE PEPPER
FRAGRANCE DESCRIPTION:
A COMPOSITION OF EXOTIC, SMOKY WOODS INCLUDING RARE OUD, SANDALWOOD, ROSEWOOD, EASTERN SPICES, AND SENSUAL AMBER, REVEALING OUD WOOD’S RICH AND COMPELLING POWER.
ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE:
SMOKY, INCENSE-FILLED TEMPLES AND A PASSION FOR RARE, PRECIOUS OUD WOOD INSPIRE TOM FORD’S PIONEERING COMPOSITION OF EXOTIC WOODS AND SPICES. “OUD WOOD ENVELOPS YOU IN RARE OUD, EXOTIC SPICES AND CARDAMOM THEN EXPOSES ITS RICH AND DARK BLEND OF SENSUALITY.” – TOM FORD
ABOUT THE BOTTLE: OUD WOOD IS CONTAINED IN A SMOKED GREY PRIVATE BLEND BOTTLE. THE 50ML AND 100ML FLACON HAVE THE ARCHITECTURAL LOOK OF A CHESS PIECE, ADDING MONUMENTAL BEAUTY TO A DRESSING TABLE OR GROOMING AREA. A GUNMETAL SET-UP BOX COMPLETES THE DESIGN.
The experience: tasting an infusion of hibiscus in the heart of a gemstone market. The surprising contrast: a hibiscus/rose floral duo contrasts with leather and the softness of vanilla beans. Fragrance family: floral oriental fruity perfume extract (vegan). 32% concentration. Key raw materials: Rose Damascena ORPUR absolute, vanilla ORPUR absolute, leather, spearmint ORPUR essential oil, cassis, ambrette seeds absolute, ORPUR cinnamon essential oil.
The ORPUR label defines the most precious natural perfume ingredients from the perfume house Givaudan.
Take a romantic walk through palace gardens with this indulgent sensual creamy floral.
It opens in a sunny aromatic citrus grove bursting with mandarin, bergamot, neroli and grapefruit and then wanders into a heady cloud of violet and white flowers lying on a seductive soft powdery base.
This lightly oriental floral aldehyde is opulent, soft and romantic.
INSPIRATION
Roman orator and statesman Cicero condemned to death a group of conspirators plotting to overthrow him with the chilling understatement “Vixere” – to have lived.
This extravagant seductive scent celebrates life with its joie de vivre.
