BEAUTY /
MEN
February 3, 2015
Histoires de Parfums | "1899 Eau de Parfum" for Men
Histoires de Parfums
A Creator's Romantic Vision for Men's Fragrance
A Fragrance Named "Ernest Hemingway"
Exquisite packaging resembling a book, vibrant title colors, and a distinctive bottle design adorned with the brand logo "Histoires de Parfums." From the fragrance brand drawing attention with 17 unique and sophisticated scents, comes the men's fragrance "1899 Eau de Parfum" (Ernest Hemingway), named after the great writer, Ernest Hemingway. It will be released on Friday, March 28th.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Inspired by Historical Figures
1804 for the female writer George Sand, 1826 for Eugénie de Montijo, who became Empress to Napoleon III from a Spanish countess, 1873 for the female writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, 1876 for the courtesan Mata Hari, 1725 for Giacomo Casanova, a symbol of the Don Juan figure, 1740 for Count de Sade, 1828 for the novelist Jules Verne... Gerald Ghislain, the founder of Histoires de Parfums, who became a darling of the fragrance world, draws inspiration from historical figures, naming his products after their birth years.
Gerald Ghislain creates sensitive and sensual perfumes based on his inspirations and imagined stories. While meticulous about ingredients, he also releases high-quality, appealing products, from the bottles and packaging to his communication tools.
Winner of Wallpaper* magazine Design Awards 2014 Best Perfume!
The newly released "1899 Eau de Parfum" is a fragrance created with the romantic spirit of a man, dedicated to Ernest Hemingway, born in 1899. It pays homage to his adventurous spirit as an explorer, journalist, and writer who relentlessly pursued his beliefs and style, expressing his vitality and dynamism through scent.
"1899 Eau de Parfum" (Ernest Hemingway)
Fragrance Profile | Oriental Woody
Top Notes | Italian Bergamot, Juniper, Black Pepper
Heart Notes | Orange Blossom, Orris, Cinnamon
Base Notes | Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber
[60ml] ¥11,400, [120ml] ¥19,000 (excluding tax)
Gerald Ghislain
Born in the South of France and raised in Morocco, he honed his sense of color and olfactory skills surrounded by the fragrant bounty of the Mediterranean. After graduating from ISIPCA (International Perfume Institute), he established his brand in 2000. He believes that passion, know-how, and creativity are as crucial in perfume creation as they are in cooking. With exceptional craftsmanship, he aims to create harmonious fragrances that enhance the quality of the ingredients.
Inquiries
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Tel. 03-6427-2369
http://www.doubleh.jp/