A fragrance that gathers the energy of the entire universe | Harper's Bazaar Korea

Coco Chanel, who strongly believed in astrology, always looked to the sky for inspiration (the lion, one of the symbols of the House of Chanel, is a reflection of her constellation), and there in 1932, she created a high jewelry collection. Bijoux de Dia’ with stars and celestial bodies as a motif presents ‘Bijoux de Diamants’. And now you can enjoy the highlight of this collection, the ‘Comete Necklace’, as a scent. ‘Comette Eau de Parfum’ is the latest addition to the Les Exclusives line by Chanel perfumer Olivier Polge. Polge combined powdery iris, soft and comforting musk, and subtle almond-scented heliotrope to set the mysterious cosmic rays floating among the stars and comets that brilliantly decorate the night sky. expressed. As a result, a scent was created that gently surrounds the skin, like a necklace flowing gracefully around the neck.
Chanel is not the only one who is fascinated by the space. “The symbolism of astrology inspires people’s desire to escape from reality,” Amy Christiansen, founder of sustainable fragrance brand Sana Jardin, told the UK. Traveling the galaxy is exciting, but how can you capture this magic in a perfume bottle? “We don’t know what the stars smell like, so we imagine them,” said Memopari co-founder Clara Molloy. ‘Cassiopeia Rose’ combines the exciting scent of roses with the constellation Cassiopeia, named after the queen in mythology. Astronomers compare the smell of space to grilled steak and hot metal, but perfumers take a more poetic approach. They use different aromatic notes, from citrus flowers to white flowers, to describe different celestial bodies.
Maison Crivelli’s ‘Tuberose Astral Extra’ draws on Thibaud Crivelli’s childhood memories of gazing at the Milky Way. Famous perfumer Quentin Bisch created a mysterious and seductive scent by adding leather and peach skin to a base of sweet tuberose. On the other hand, Les Jos Primordial ‘Ambre Supermassive Extre de Parfum’ expresses the infinity of the universe that transcends time and space through a rich blend of dark musk, spicy cardamom, and saffron.
If you dream of a more cozy and comfortable universe, try ‘Under the Stars’ by Maison Margiela. The warm smell of oud will give you a quiet moment as if you were lying in the desert and looking at the stars in the night sky.
There are also perfumes that go well with the day. Bvlgari and Penhaligons turned to the star at the center of the solar system: the Sun. Bvlgari ‘Allegra Chill & Sole’ is a citrus floral perfume that combines mandarin oil, known by the perfumer Jacques Cavallier as ‘the scent of joy’, with juicy pomegranate, creating an optimistic and lively feeling. Penhaligon’s ‘Solaris’ combines the floral scent of cream and tangy blackcurrant to express the brilliant sunlight. Sana Jardin’s ‘Air of Aquarius’ is also a fragrance that adds a bright energy. Based on rosemary and lavender, it exudes powerful cosmetic energy with the addition of lively citrus.
In addition, Marc-Antoine Barois ‘Tilia’ recalls Marc-Antoine’s childhood through linden tree flowers with the scent of lemon and honey. “This perfume reminds me of the country where I lived as a child. “It reminds me of a holiday happily spent under the warm sunlight. ” A collection of six sparkling fragrances reminding us of the brightness of the stars.

Maison Crivelli
Tuberose Astral Extra 50ml won at a price of around 298,000.