Le Louvre Douzaine
by Buly 1803
To look upon you would think that this cigarette pack-like box contained anything but the fine fragrant delights that await you within — that typifies the whimsical nature of Officine Universelle Buly.
Open the “pack” and what greets you are twelve copper topped porcelain-like vials, each containing an alcohol-free water-based Parisian fragrant accord.
While “La Douzaine” (the dozen) has been released by Buly before, his new Le Louvre limited edition of sees the return of four Buly favourites, combined with the addition of eight new limited edition scents, each cultivated by famous Parisian Noses. Their task? To translate sculptural and art masterpieces from world’s largest historic monument and art museum into water-based skin perfumes. I can safely say that they have succeeded; each iteration capturing different emotional hues from the fabled art gallery.
The Scented Dozen–Louvre Edition is a delicious stroll through culture and a pleasure for the senses.
Scents by Officine Universelle Buly
BERKANE ORANGE BLOSSOM
An intoxicating burst of fresh orange blossoms and leaves.
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DAMASK ROSE
A bunch of roses, spiced with a hint of ginger and vetiver.
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SCOTTISH LICHEN
A green scent of moss and galbanum.
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MEXICAN TUBEROSE
A blend dominated by the queen of white flowers, spiced with clove and vanilla.
THE VALPINÇON BATHER of Ingres
Interpreted by Daniela Andrier.
A stimulating burst of lemongrass and orange blossom, embellished with patchouli and incense.
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THE WINGED VICTORY OF SAMOTHRACE
Interpreted by Aliénor Massenet.
A rich harmony of tuberose, magnolia and jasmine enhanced by the warmth of myrrh.
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THE LOCK of Fragonard
Interpreted by Delphine Lebeau.
Lily flower and musk combine in a bewitching scent.
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NYMPH WITH THE SCORPION of Bartolini
Interpreted by Annick Ménardo.
Enticing bouquet of heliotrope and jas- mine, with amber and musk.
CONVERSATION IN A PARK of Gainsborough
Interpreted by Dorothée Piot.
Sour touches of peppermint and bergamot in an imposing bouquet of Ottoman roses.
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ST JOSEPH THE CARPENTER of Georges de la Tour
Interpreted by Sidonie Lancesseur.
A deep note of cedar wood, infused with verbena, pink berries and vetiver.
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VENUS DE MILO
Interpreted by Jean-Christophe Hérault.
An intoxicating combination of mandarin, jasmine, and amber.
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GRANDE ODALISQUE of Ingres
Interpreted by Domitille Michalon-Bertier.
Incense and pink pepper enhanced with intensely musky notes.
Comprising of 12 water-based skin perfumes in 10ml phials, La Douzaine Parfumée is priced at £212.00 (£234.00 for La Douzaine “Le Louvre” Edition) from Selfridges and Buly1803.com.
