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 Imperial State Crown is the most famous of the
Crown Jewels, housed in the Tower of London the
crown contains some of the biggest and most
precious stones in the world.
Just like the inspiration, this beautiful fragrance
contains some of the most precious ingredients
including the signature Somali Frankincense.
It’s both regal and opulent with a spicy richness
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
“Often depicted in medieval tapestries alongside a young woman in a flowery and fragrant garden, I am an imaginary animal, wild and solitary. My immaculate body is that of a fabulous white horse. I carry on my forehead a single twisted horn neutralizing poison My ivory is sought after because it purifies the waters of its magical power I embody love and mystery I only appear in the light charged with the dynamic energy of my supernatural strength only creative minds can perceive. Can you dream hard enough to see me? Because I’m the animal that never was.” BLANCHE BÊTE is my legend.
Sublime radiance restoring veilThis luscious cream reveals an unprecendented sublime complexion. Its regenerative capabilities use sturgeon DNA and marine minerals to seal youth into the heart of the skin.
BENEFITS
Fine, sensual and generous, this cream enhances the skin’s texture and boosts its radiance. The blend of anti-aging sturgeon DNA and 3 minerals unveils unedited glow, smooths, plumps and unifies the skin’s texture. Once regenerated, the skin glows with a natural light. Suitable for all skin types, particularly those lacking radiance.
INGREDIENTS
Sturgeon DNA: 3 ultimate anti-aging benefits . Restores elasticity . Reinforces the skin’s density . Continuously dispenses benefits Marvelous mineral complex: easily digested by the skin, magnesium, manganese and selenium help awaken radiance
APPLICATION
Morning and evening Apply by lightly massaging product onto entire face and neck.
For the first time ever, ingredients from both AWF5 lifting and firming lines are combined to unite their youth-boosting powers into 1 targeted cream.
BENEFITS
Five technologies combine for 3-step action with a visibly youthful effect: . Vitamin C, Fibro-boost, and Peptide cocktail activate fiber production that supports collagen and elastin; . GAGs-boost restores dermal matter; . Densi-derm stabilizes the architecture of skin tissue
INGREDIENTS
V-Neck Cream focuses on the neck and décolletage, correcting fine lines and wrinkles and redensifying the skin. It significantly improves beauty with 3 visible actions: – smoothes micro-reliefs – reduces depth of skin folds – redefines the contours of the face The skin is plumped. The neck and décolletage appear visibly tighter, visually lifted.
APPLICATION
Morning and evening, massage a dab of cream from the neckline up to the contours of the face.
This ointment immediately and intensely nourishes skin. Thanks to the latest technology, its incredibly fine texture penetrates the skin at a rapid speed, visibly healing dry or irritated areas. It replenishes lipids, restores the skin’s protective barrier function, and softens dry skin. The skin is smoother, more supple and comfortable. Suitable for all skin types, especially the driest. WARNING: Because it has a high concentration of vegetable wax, crystals may form, however this in no way lessens the product’s effectiveness or safety.
INGREDIENTS
LP FOS complex: promotes the balance of skin flora for optimal barrier function Biomimetic lipid complex: restores barrier function to the epidermis Ole-repairing complex: an intensely nourishing mixture of vegetable wax, esters, oils and butter
APPLICATION
Morning and/or evening, warm a small amount of cream in the hands and apply to the entire face and neck, following serum. Massage gently to help it absorb.
The go-to daily cream that guarantees tomorrow’s beauty by maintaining skin health today. Formulated in UHT with minimal preservatives.
BENEFITS
Soothing and comforting, this essential cream strengthens skin for long term beauty. It relieves burning, tightness and tingling, and reduces redness. Skin regains health and happiness. It is man’s best friend when calming stubborn razor burn. Suitable for all skin types.
INGREDIENTS
LP FOS complex: promotes the balance of skin flora for optimal barrier function Insta-calm: relieves overheating sensations Alpha-bisabolol: soothing and calming anti-irritant.
APPLICATION
Morning and/or night, apply product to face and neck, following serum. Massage gently to help it absorb. Due to UHT process, this product requires minimum 20 pumps for first use. Afterwards, gently press the pump to receive the right amount of cream.
Erases impurities, purifies and mattifies complexion
The ultimate in purification, this mask cleanses deeply, revealing soft, purified skin with a refined appearance.
BENEFITS
A purifying pause! Within minutes, the mask absorbs impurities and dirt accumulated on the surface of the skin without drying it out. It balances the production of sebum, tightens pores and improves the skin’s overall texture. Refined and mattified, skin appears radiant and revitalized. Suitable for all skin types, especially combination and prone to irregularities.
INGREDIENTS
Black silt: purifies. Burdock extract: Astringent, softens and helps regulate sebum secretion.
APPLICATION
As often as is necessary. Apply a thick layer on clean, slightly damp skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for 20 minutes. Finish by rinsing off with lukewarm water and applying a toner.
LE LABO 
PHILIP B.
