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.
This sensuous and rich oriental rose opens with a fruity and fragrant bolt of cardamom, bergamot, orange, pine and ginger and melts into a sensual floral heart of rose, jasmine and cognac.
The guaic and tonka make the base slightly sweet and resinous blended with fragrant woods and light incense. This is a charming and versatile oriental rose.
INSPIRATION
Summanus was the Roman god of Nocturnal Thunder, the Monarch of Night. This scent celebrates Jupiter’s oft forgotten dark twin with its electric lightening bolt of cardamon and black pepper and its moody base.
This is a vibrant and sensual oriental rich rose with fruity top notes and a resinous base.
A vibrant and sensuous floral scent with a beautiful Bulgarian Rose absolut at heart. Spicy saffron, geranium and violets intensify the bouquet and blend into a warm earthy patchouli, vanilla and white musk.
Like Rhodanthe, this luminous fragrance is a captivating beauty. This is a must have scent for rose lovers.
INSPIRATION
RHODANTHE was a captivating beauty and intoxicated by her allure ardent suitors from far and wide pursued her. But her beauty was both a blessing and a burden. Legend has it unable to escape their advances Rhodanthe sought protection from her friend and goddess Diana transformed her into a rose, and the suitors into thorns.
The florals, musk and vanilla in the scent capture the luminous beauty of Rhodanthe and the saffron, patchouli and cedar her suitors. Rhodanthe’s amorous allure inspires passion and fervour in all who fall under its spell.
This is a delightful incense floral with a warm resinous base.
The frankincense and amber create a beautiful warm temple / church vibe, unfurling into a rich floral heart of Indian tuberose and rose.
Absinthe and elemi and pink pepper add hedonistic make a slightly medicinal top note balanced with a spicy, woody and slightly sweet base.
INSPIRATION
Inspired by Vesta, the Roman goddess of purity, home and hearth. Her purity of heart and promise of fertility were symbolised in the eternal flames burning in her temples.
Like its inspiration this fragrance has an eternal elegance, appeal and a lightness of touch.
