Niche Perfumery L'Occitane en Provence La Collection de Grasse

L'Occitane en Provence La Collection de Grasse

03/14/13 06:55:43

By: Sandra Raičević Petrović

The story that follows the new collection launched by L'Occitane this spring begins in this beautiful French small town which mixes the scents of the mountain region with beneficial breezes from the sea in the French Riviera. This extraordinary collection offers four fragrances inspired by nature, landscapes and the atmosphere characteristic of Southern France.

The new collection La Collection de Grasse was created by the founder of L'Occitane, Olivier Baussan and perfumer Karine Dubreuil. Scents of Provence were tastefully transferred to four beautiful compositions:  Vanille & Narcisse, Magnolia & Mure, Jasmine & Bergamote and The Vert & Bigarade (the only unisex).

Karine Dubereuil was born and raised in Grass. As she states, she was fortunate enough to work with excellent perfumers, including the members of her family. She spent her time in the lab, testing the perfumes in production which would soon after appear on the market, so she always had a good insight into the perfume industry. She has been taught perfumery at the prestigious Roure school in Grasse, and she always felt a close association with Provence, with its scents, its very best ingredients and raw materials… She’s delighted to have the chance to collaborate with L’Occitane on its new collection, which blends the highest quality raw materials, both locally sourced and obtained from faraway places. The latest collection comprises of three feminine fragrances, and one unisex scent.

VANILLE & NARCISSE

black currant, bergamot,
daffodil, gardenia
vanilla, tonka

MAGNOLIA & MURE

bergamot, blackberry
magnolia, rose
patchouli

JASMIN & BERGAMOTE

mandarin, lemon elaves
Grasse jasmine absolute , Egyptian jasmine,
Italian bergamot essential oil

sandalwood, cedar

THE VERT & BIGARADE

bitter orange, green tea
  yerba mate, thyme
musk, cedar, hay

The collection is available in massive glass flacons as 75 ml EDT each, accompanied with perfumed body care products among which you can choose: body milk 175 ml, bath 175 ml and soaps 125 g.

   

Author: Sandra Raičević Petrović
(
sandrina_bambina)


   Fragrantica Executive Editor, Writer and Designer

sandrina@fragrantica.com

 

 

 

Translation: Ivana (Ina_Mo)




 



Lara517
Lara517

Why Vanille? Why? Yuck.
A NO for me. Sigh.

Mar
15
2013
nez
nez

L' Occitane is definetely not niche perfumery.
L'Occitane En Provence is a France-based cosmetics company.
But what they do, they do it well.

Mar
15
2013
prettyswag
prettyswag

these sound promising...nothing has wow'ed me since 2002..of this brand..so we shall see.

Mar
14
2013
Vie Cafe
Vie Cafe

yes, l'Occitane is niche perfumery, I believe.
I am excited for the mures and magnolia one:)

Mar
14
2013
raw umber
raw umber

An SA told me around Mother's Day in the U.S. ...But isn't every day Mother's Day?

Mar
14
2013
littlepepperz
littlepepperz

It sounds like a great collection, well put together

Mar
14
2013
yuugainotenshi
yuugainotenshi

I heard this won't be released until late summer or early fall in the US....But I can't wait! I love L'occitane perfumes! <3

Mar
14
2013
lilybelle911
lilybelle911

Nice! I love L'Occitane. I enjoyed the promotional video with Ms. Dubreuil. I wish I could be there in Provence right now with its "exceptional terroir"! :-) Hopefully, I will get to try the new fragrances.

Mar
14
2013
Inessa66613
Inessa66613

Definitely not!

Mar
14
2013
lupereira
lupereira

Please, is L'Occitane niche perfumary?

Mar
14
2013

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