Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier designs capture the essence of sophisticated luxury by provoking femininity, allure and glamour that have made her renowned in the world of design. Monique’s innate sense of style is prevalent throughout her ready-to-wear, accessories and bridal collections. Monique appreciates that luxury can be whimsical and playful, allowing the brand to become a destination for women who understand the art of fashion. Monique’s craft and techniques defy the conventions of day versus evening dressing.
The Fragrance
Introducing Monique Lhuillier’s debut fragrance. Undeniably floral and romantic with a fresh, yet sensual composition that evokes the serene feeling of walking through a blooming garden on a fresh, dewy morning. The fragrance opens with a combination of dewy Hyacinth, Sicilian Bergamot and Cassis followed by redolent Freesia, delicate Lily of the Valley and Centifolia Rose. The scent is rounded out by a warm, seductive blend of Lace Wood, Violet Musks and Sulawesi Patchouli to create a lasting perfume. The fragrance transports the consumer into Monique Lhuillier’s iconic lifestyle of glamour, femininity and sophistication.
Top: Sicilian bergamot, cassis, dewy hyacinth
Middle: freesia, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, rose.
Base: lace wood, delicate violet musks, Sulawesi patchouli.
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water (Aqua, Eau), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, Red 4, Violet 3.
The Packaging
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Monique designed this bottle to embody elegance and femininity.
The flower cap was carefully sculpted by Monique so that each petal told a unique story
Molded in rounded glass, the bottle fits perfectly in any woman’s hand.
With hints of gold on Monique’s signature pink, the box becomes a luxurious showcase for the bottle.
The elegant, yet subtle, floral design on the box is inspired by one of Monique Lhuillier’s signature gowns.
Maurice Roucel
Maurice Roucel is a contemporary perfumer who has worked for the most prestigious Fragrance Houses (IFF, Quest, Dragoco and presently Symrise). Roucel began his career in perfumery on February 19, 1973 while working as the head chromatography chemist at Chanel for 6 years. He commenced his apprenticeship under Henri Robert, Chanel’s house perfumer at the time. He joined Quest International and for 12 years developed his craft as a perfumer before switching to work for Symrise in 1996. Most of the fragrances composed by Roucel have his signature scent of Michelia longifolia.
He was the winner of various accolades in the fragrance industry including the Prix François Coty in 2002, and the French and American FiFi as well as the French “Oscar des Parfums” Awards.
Humble, hard worker, Maurice is impressive through his iconoclast personality. Self-made man, curious and inspired, he demonstrates a fearless attitude, as his motto said “live life and don’t look back”. His vision is re ected in both his route in life and his world of creation.
