Inspired by the sacred site of Pushkar in Rajasthan: Ella K Rose de Pushkar

Few current perfume houses have been created by women perfumers, so Ella K is no exception. Designer perfumer at Givaudan for the biggest brands, Sonia Constant pays tribute to feminine audacity with Ella K.

Trained in perfumery in two prestigious schools, ISIPCA and Givaudan, Sonia was fortunate to be accompanied during her theoretical and practical learning by renowned mentors, like Christine Nagel. True to the Givaudan house since the beginning of her career, she has shaped over the years, and olfactory successes, a creative personality of her own, where instinct and intuition do not have the part of beautiful by chance. Curious, her passion never seems to erode, Sonia constantly feeds on everything she doesn’t know.

Also in her bag, a Leica camera and a Moleskine notebook to catch images or thoughts and leave nothing unanswered. In her distant journeys, a miniature ‘head space’ captures for her unknown scents that she then sets out to analyze, decipher, decode. Stored in her memory, they may become the inspiration or backbone of one of his next compositions. Colors, atmospheres, landscapes or emotions become all pretexts to write a new olfactory score. As painters draw and musicians compose, Sonia Constant assembles ingredients from which she makes perfumes.

A journey in Africa, in Asia, from the cradle of the Renaissance to the wonders of the Orient… She wanders elegantly through time to every corner of the globe and created remarkable fragrances for Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, and Narciso Rodriguez.

Ella K, an adventure with vast horizons, in which Sonia Constant delivers her worldview from a more philosophical and personal point of view.

In 2017, in parallel with her work as a perfumer for the biggest brands, Sonia Constant created her own new brand wirh Olivier Gagliardi, an expert in raw materials, and also her partner and companion in this new olifactory and business adventure.

Ella K Parfums pays tribute to Asians regions and to women who dare to live their lives. Epupa My Love, Altai Melody, Reflection On The Okavango, Scream Of The Kalahari, Leather From Puskar, Memory Of Daisen In, Florance Kiss, Sagano’s Poem, Kaho-Sok Mists, Rain On Ha-Long, ten ways to answer the call of a new journey.

Ella K’s latest creation Rose de Puskar is presented as an ode to desire, inspired by the sacred site of Pushkar in Rajasthan. Visual opulence and intoxicating aromas underline Pushkar’s specialness. The roses bloom only on the shore of the lake and the setting sun provides a vivid backdrop to the dreamy place. Holding ‘the power of the dreamlike’, it is a heady fragrance composed of the richness of spices, precious woods, and rose. 

Pushkar Rose, a masterful, incandescent, proud and unsubmissive rose irradiated by the Oud… “I wanted to capture that suspended moment when the roses and their petals thrown as offerings by pilgrims during the day, still float at dusk and are reflected in the water of the sacred lake on full moon evenings. a vibrant rose, multi petals…”.

Top notes: rose water, lychee, black pepper, saffron, olibanum
Heart: rose oil, white cedar, oud, sandalwood, patchouli
Base: leather, cistus, tonka bean, amber, musk

In the background, the musk already irradiated by the rose comes alive in contact with the intoxicating smell of the oud and recalls the magical and unreal atmosphere of this sacred village. The saffron, in a fireworks carries the rose in a fiery pas de deux to the gates of the desert.

Ella K Rose de Puskar is available as a 70ml Eau de Parfum at selected stores worldwide and online. Come into the beautiful world of Ella K.

Genderless Mugler Colognes

The newest Mugler Cologne collection is made of five fragrances which, individually and as a whole, propose endless extraordinary experiences inspired by thrilling sensations; olfactory creations distilled by unusual ingredients. Each cologne is a sensation. A collection following in the footsteps of the first Cologne designed by Mr Mugler in 2001, already taking a free approach to fragrance.

To embody this completely original line, an advertising campaign like no other was deemed essential. No spokesmodel, no photo shoot; only emotion in its rawest form. It is a pop-inspired, eccentric creation, a highly graphic surrealist perspective and an intense psychedelic digression, brought to life by illustrator Ugo Bienvenu.

Aimed at being worn on their own or mixed together. Here are the options:

Take Me Out

Created by Jean-Christophe Hérault, whom we know as the author of many perfumes from the Le Exceptions line and Alien Man, created the fragrance in the orange flacon. its nearly immaculate orange blossom illuminates the freshness of just-picked shiso leaf. On the skin, its trail leaves behind a sparkling pulsation and tenacious freshness. Its secret ‘P’ note releases surging energy to electrify the senses.

Fly Away

In this Cologne, created by Sonia Constant, the biting radiance of yellow grapefruit intermingles with a devilishly aromatic hemp accord. It then leaves behind an intense and powerful trail. The invigorating secret ‘C’ note caresses the senses.

Come Together

The original unifying cult cologne by Mugler boasts the same scandalously addictive sensual trail. A liberated blend of petitgrain and white musk releases the carnal, tenacious freshness of intermingling skin. At the fragrance’s core, the secret ‘S’ note sparks exciting sensations and leaves the memory of the hottest encounter on the skin: fresh, sexy, unforgettable.

Love You All

It is another work by Jean-Christophe Hérault for this collection. This carnal, ultra-sensual fragrance exudes both hot and cold. The velvety smoothness of blue licorice, the sensuality of white amber and the unsettling vibrancy of the secret ‘E’ note make it the most voluptuous second skin imaginable.

Run Free

The cologne opens with an explosion of purple ginger to reveal a surprising freshness. Shyamala Maisondieu decided to decorate the original Cologne with woody notes, so she added the sterile and clear patchouli of Akigalawood. The woody vibrancy of Akigalawood gives this fragrance a sophisticated signature, with a secret ‘D’ note that releases electrifying waves of pleasure.

Mugler Colognes are available at selected stores worldwide. Come into the beautiful world of Mugler.

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc for Her

American fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez is always delighting its wearers with powdery fragrances and this time is not an exception. Narciso Rodriguez launches Pure Musc for Her new perfume made of an intense musk aroma. It blends amber musk, roses, fleur musk and cashmeran.

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc for Her is created by perfumer Sonia Constant as a pure, clean and soft perfume for daily use. Those who like Narciso Rodriguez perfumes will find this new fragrance really attractive and worthy.

Gorgeous Dutch model Julia Bergshoeff is the face of this amazing new perfume. Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc for Her is available in 100ml Eau De Parfum.

 

 

 

 

Narciso Rodriguez introducing new Rouge Eau de Toilete

Cuban America fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez introduces its latest addition to the Narciso line: Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette. The very popular Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum edition by Sonia Constant – recognized by its ‘fiery sensuality’ – now gets its Eau de Toilette version.

Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette follows in the success of each Narciso ‘cube’: Narciso from 2014; Narciso Eau de Toilette from 2015; Narciso Poudree from 2016; and Narciso Rouge from 2018. Each is beautiful in its own way, highlighting the musky, powdery, milky, creamy, or floral face of each fragrance. They are all connected with one another and all so unique and characteristic of the Rodriguez style.

The new fragrance is both airy and radiant and is surely an intoxicating counterpart to the Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum. Each is beautiful in its own way, highlighting the musky, powdery, milky, creamy, or floral face of each fragrance. They are all connected with one another and all so unique and characteristic of the Rodriguez style.

Both fragrances celebrate the magical nature of attraction and the fine art of seduction while the new Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette adds a refined quality that’s discreetly dramatic. The result is two amazing fragrances that embody the signature duality and pure passion at the heart of both fragrances.

Top notes: rose, lily-of-the-valley
Heart notes: musks
Base notes: tonka beans, vetiver, black cedar, white cedar

Created by Sonia Constant and Nadège le Garlantezec, Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette reinterprets a woman’s power of seduction with a weightless incandescence. The signature heart of musc is transformed by an exquisite floral bouquet of lily of the valley and roses while warm woody notes of tonka bean and black and white cedars lend vibrancy.

Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette lends a sly sensuality to the mystery of attraction. Like Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum, a transparent glass cube radiating a vibrant red from within contains the fragrance. The Eau de Toilette’s signature rectangular topper is also transparent, adding another element of mystique and revealing the exquisite artistry and architectural form.

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge Eau de Toilette is available as 30, 50 and 90ml. Come into the beautiful world of Narciso Rodriguez.

 

 

 

Valentino Donna Rosa Verde

Italian fashion house Valentino re-launches its famous Donna perfume in a more lighter, fresher, and elegant version Donna Rosa Verde. The new flanker is all about a greenie, fresh and light version, yet long-lasting and very qualitative. Valentino is always pleasing its wearers with amazing perfumes that are quirky and grandiose.

Top notes: Ginger, Petitgrain, Italian bergamot
Heart notes: Rose, Magnolia, Osmanthus
Base notes: Mate, Ambrette, Akigalawood

Created by perfumer Sonia Constant as a fresh spicy/floral perfume, Valentino Donna Rosa Verde captures the attention with fresh notes of green rose, bergamot, mate tea along with spice ginger and magnolia note.

Valentino Donna Rosa Verde preserves the same bottle shape as the original perfume but now filled with a nice pale green color.

Valentino Donna Rosa Verde Perfume is available as 125ml Eau de Toilette.

 

 

 

 

Valentino Donna Acqua

Valentino Donna Acqua, a flanker to 2015’s Valentino’s Donna, is a new perfume for women touched by pure elegance with a stunningly versatile aroma. This beautiful perfume is created as a subtle, light, unique scent with an alluring and profoundly Italian accords. An irreverent clash of lightness and indulgence composed by famous perfumers Sonia Constant and Antoine Maisondieu, this indulgent composition is a collision between almond and frosted pear.

Top: Rice
Heart: Frangipani, Hawthorn, Jasmine and Roses
Base: Benzion, Sandalwood and Tonka bean

Valentino Donna Acqua opens with luminous and bitter/sweet noble notes of rose essences, frangipani, jasmine along with refined warm notes of hawthorn calmed on sandalwood, tonka bean, and benzoin notes.

The search for contemporary classicism and a sense of past and present that characterizes the concept of timeless elegance are embodied in the bottle.

Valentino Donna Aqua is presented in the iconic studded glass bottle, signifiers of defiant grace, while the outer packaging s resonant with that of the classic Donna fragrance. Valentino Donna Acqua is available as 30, 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette.

 

 

 

A hot summer splash, Kenzo L’Eau 2

Fashion house Kenzo launches new version fragrances L’Eau 2 to its successful L’Eau par Kenzo fragrance from 1996. Kenzo L’Eau 2 will delight women and men during summer time with their pure and clean aromas. Both of them are inspired by water – the symbol of freshness and strength. Kenzo L’Eau 2 fragrances are characterized as being pure, lively, dynamic and natural.

Kenzo L’Eau 2 pour Femme

L’Eau 2 pour Femme is a fresh, luminous and energetic fragrance with a pleasant aroma ideal for daily use. Created by perfumer Daphne Bugey, L’Eau 2 pour Femme blends floral/fruity and aquatic notes. It blends peach and lemon along with rose, freesia and lotus in the heart, and tones of cedar and white musk in the base. The perfume comes in a crystal bottle, just like the original L’Eau par Kenzo fragrance, updated with a coral color logo.

Kenzo L’Eau 2 pour Homme

L’Eau 2 pour Homme is also a fresh fragrance yet spicy and citrusy. This fragrance was created by perfumer Sonia Constant of fresh accords of ginger, grapefruit and bitter orange. Also, lavender, juniper berry layered on the woody base made of vetiver, cedar and spruce.

Kenzo L’Eau 2 pour Femme and Kenzo L’Eau 2 pour Homme will be available as 30, 50 and 100 ml in Eau de Toilette.

 

 

 

 

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Jasmine & Eau de Iceberg Cedar

Italian fashion house Iceberg presents its new fragrances Eau de Iceberg Jasmine & Eau de Iceberg Cedar part of the Eau de Iceberg ’74 Collection. The new fragrances are flankers to 2010 Eau de Iceberg Pour Femme and Eau de Iceberg Pour Homme. Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Jasmine for women is said to be flowery and sweet while Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Cedar is woodier and more classic.

 

Iceberg est.74 Eau de Iceberg Jasmine

 

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Jasmine seduces with a fresh and interesting mixture of ginger and red berries while highlighting cheerful mood and dynamics of the edition. A heart continues the characteristic, feminine and youthful tempo with notes of jasmine, rose and violet flowers. The long-lasting and appealing base calms with velvety musk, peach nectar and creamy sandalwood.

 

Iceberg est.74 Eau de Iceberg Cedar

 

Created by Sonia Constant, Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Cedar is created with an accent on woody notes surrounded with aromatic and fresh notes and selected spices. Top notes of the new fragrance Eau de Iceberg Cedar host notes of frozen cardamom and rhubarb as a very pleasant and vibrant introduction to juicy accords of apple, watermelon and cypress. Base notes are accompanied with precious, woody charm of patchouli, vetiver and amber.

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Jasmine & Eau de Iceberg Cedar will appear on the markets early 2012 in 100 ml Eau de Toilette.