A collection of singular fragrances
First composed by Ernest Beaux, Mademoiselle's perfumer, then by Jacques Polge. And reinterpreted today as an Eau de Parfum by Olivier Polge, Perfumer for the House of CHANEL, in collaboration with the Fragrance Creation and Development Laboratory, thus bringing a new chapter to the legend of this collection. Each opus draws its inspiration from the history of the House. Poetic testaments to the legendary locations of Gabrielle Chanel, her impeccable rigour, the fabrics she loved and the symbols that still define her to this day.
More than a fragrance, a double.
Boy Capel. The love of Gabrielle Chanel's life, her double and her inspiration. Two singular beings fully attuned to one another. This gender-defying bond is now the influence for a fragrance that plays on the masculine-feminine encounter: BOY CHANEL.
The spirit of art
Misia Sert and Coco Chanel shared a special friendship, a rare bond tinged with curiosity. This curiosity is said to have cultivated Chanel's taste for art and permeated every inch of it, providing Olivier Polge with whispers of inspiration for a new Exclusif. Misia or the makeup powder on dancers' bodies. Misia or the May rose and violet scent of lipstick. Misia or leather-like scents that find full expression on the skin. Misia or the inspiration of a new fragrance.
An olfactory garment
In the 1920s, Mademoiselle Chanel borrowed a knitted fabric from men's wardrobes that would liberate women's bodies: jersey. Once reserved for men's undergarments, it became the fabric of a new and timeless feminine elegance. Jacques Polge made the same bold use of lavender to reveal the femininity of another ingredient considered run of the mill.
A fragrance with a colour all of its own
Mademoiselle Chanel said, "I go back to beige because it's natural." The beaten earth, wet sand… Gabrielle Chanel loved all the nuances of a colour that evokes both skin and elegance. From that Jacques Polge retrieved a radiant blend of white petals and yellow gold.
A constellation of diamonds
In 1932, Mademoiselle Chanel dazzled Place Vendôme with her "Bijoux de Diamants" exhibition. In tribute to her first High Jewelry collection, Jacques Polge created an olfactory diamond around a precious and feminine white flower: Jasmine.
A fragrance of the woods
In 1930, Mademoiselle was already dreaming of a woody fragrance that would make a simple statement. Composed by Jacques Polge, SYCOMORE is a dry, noble and powerful fragrance. A perfect illustration of elegance according to Gabrielle Chanel: luxurious Vetiver, subtly spiced, enchants by its regal simplicity and leaves a long warm breeze in its wake.
A rare fragrance
LA PAUSA evokes the holiday home Mademoiselle Chanel had built in 1928 in the south of France. An invitation to relax and enjoy the breathtaking view over the Italian coast, a joyful and understated charm. Jacques Polge imagined it filled with radiant and elegant Iris.
A scent of the open air
BEL RESPIRO is the villa in Garches Mademoiselle Chanel bought in 1920. Nestled in the elegant Parisian countryside, her house was a bucolic paradise open to friends and artists. For its evocation, Jacques Polge created a romantic, tender, floral fragrance of the open air.
An inspired fragrance
Intimately tied to the world of Gabrielle Chanel, exquisite Coromandel screens adorned her apartment. Meticulous works of an age-old Chinese art form, they represent two things Mademoiselle highly respected: patience and perfection. A fragrance steeped in wafting oriental and amber notes, COROMANDEL evokes all the richness of this art.
A fine jewel of a fragrance
18, place Vendôme is the prestigious location of the CHANEL fine jewelry boutique. The most beautiful jewels are presented here, just opposite the Ritz Hotel, where Mademoiselle lived for many years. N°18 is an important number in the history of the House.
A couture fragrance
31 RUE CAMBON, or the heart of Coco Chanel's world. The legend is told in four stories: the boutique, the Haute Couture salon, the design studio and workshops, and Mademoiselle's private apartment. 31 RUE CAMBON, or the quintessence of CHANEL style, conveyed in a bright and elegant chypre accord.
An incomparable Eau de Cologne
In 1929, Mademoiselle had already made sport and toned bodies fashionable. Her love of the open air inspired her to create her very own Eau de Cologne, since reinterpreted by Jacques Polge. The finest citrus fruits have been selected to compose this cheerful and dynamic Eau de Cologne.
An imperial fragrance
The Russian influence that permeated Mademoiselle's creations stemmed from her encounter with Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich, cousin of Tsar Nicolas II. In 1927, CUIR DE RUSSIE evokes wild horseback riding, puffs of blond tobacco and the birch tar used by Russian soldiers and calvarymen to tan the leather of their boots.
An invitation to travel
Paris, 1926. Exoticism fascinates, while far-off lands and precious woods dominate dreams. Mademoiselle Chanel once again shook up the world of perfumery with the launch of one of the very first fragrances for women. A warm, sensual and enveloping fragrance.
A creation full of fantasy
Mademoiselle loved white flowers, so clean and sensual. And yet her emblem, the Camellia, has no scent. Gardenia resembles the Camellia, but its scent cannot be extracted. Gabrielle Chanel and Ernest Beaux succeeded in recreating a stunning evocation of the sweet-smelling flower.
A skin scent
Layers of tulle, a shower of petals... Created in 1922,this fragrance is an airy variation of the majestic N°5 launched a year earlier by Gabrielle Chanel and Ernest Beaux. N°22 also bears the mark of their boldness with aldehydes that give strength and spirit to this swirl of white flowers blossoming with Tuberose. A smooth and sophisticated fragrance.
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