Many people know amethyst as a purple or lilac gemstone that is often used in jewelry. It is believed that this mineral serves as a talisman, protecting its owner from diseases and tragic vicissitudes of fate. But it turns out that amethyst can be fragrant. And this was proved by the company "Lalik".
Few people know that the founder of the brand was a jeweler. René Lalique was born in 1860. He was only 20 years old when he completed his first order - a glass vase for the Boucheron brand. Later he began to work with crystal. His little things made of opalescent glass were valued far beyond the borders of France. Soon Rene Lalique opened his own jewelry store on Place Vendôme in Paris.
Now at the helm of the family business is the granddaughter of the founder of the brand, Marie-Claude. She believes that precious stones also have an olfactory expression. With the help of world-famous perfumers, the brand produces bottled jewels.” And one of them is "LalikAmethyst". Reviews about this fragrance, a description of the perfume line of the main perfumes and its flankers are analyzed in this article.
First there were vials
All products of the house "Lalique", including perfumes, are harmony adjusted to the slightest grain. Being a jeweler at heart, the founder of the brand started by making perfume bottles for other companies. His first creation was a glass bottle for "Cyclamen" - the perfume of the company "Koti". But even now, the Lalique brand, which produces not only perfumes, but also jewelry and decor items, makes crystal bottles for limited editions of Nina Ricci.
And Marie-Claude Lalique designs bubbles for her own perfumes herself. She believes that the bottle is the first thing the customer sees. The bottle should subconsciously convey the meaning of the elixir poured into it. In addition, the original bottle protects the perfume from counterfeiting. Beautiful luxurious bubbles serve as a dressing table decoration. And this primarily applies to glass works of art from the Lalique brand. "Amethyst" in reviews, users are often characterized as a purple mineral shimmering with a precious liquid. But no less laudatory responses can be read about the bottle of perfume debutant Lalique Lalique, bottles of Encre Noir, Nilang and Hommage L'Om.
Packaging
The design of Lalique Amethyst perfume water is characterized in reviews as luxurious. Already in the box you can see that there is a really expensive thing inside. It is made of hard embossed paper, dark purple with laconicsilver letters on it. The box features ribbon-like patterns that mesmerize like a hypnotist's crystal ball.
To match the external design and stylish bottle. It is similar to the processed amethyst stone from India, as its color is very deep, dark lilac, fading to purple. The bottle also has wavy patterns. They make the edges of the bottle play with highlights. You get the impression that you are looking at the surf line as the waves roll in and out, leaving behind a lace of foam.
Dense heavy glass and rectangular shape of the bottle evoke associations with a precious stone that is about to be set into a piece of jewelry. The cap is minimalistic and goes very well with the bottle. The silver accents also add a touch of style to the overall look of the bottle.
Fragrance history, concentrations and flankers
Marie-Claude Lalique is a jeweler and designer by education. In order to bring her olfactory ideas to life, she did not study perfumery skills, but simply invited the best “noses” of the planet to cooperate. Sophie Groysman (she is the author of the debutant Lalique de Lalique), Christian Plock, Mathilde Bijou, Jean-Clone Ellena, Emil Copperman, Michel Almayrac, Dominique Ropion, Christina Nagel and many others worked on the creation of fragrances for the Lalique brand.
In order to convey the nature of the mysterious and delicate amethyst, Marie-Claude Lalique chose a world-famous perfumer - Natalie Lorson. The fragrance was launched in 2007 inconcentration "O de Parfum". 7 years have passed, and in 2014 Natalie Lorson surprised the world with a new masterpiece - Lalik Amethyst Eklat. Customer reviews indicate that this sample is not inferior to the original flavor. Only the flanker is lighter and more romantic. It has a slightly different fruity overture. A limited edition of eau de parfum "Lalique Amethyst Excuses". Now let's look at each composition separately.
Eau de Parfum "Lalique Amethyst": fragrance description
Experts classify this olfactory gem-themed fantasy as a floral and fruity group. The composition is opened by perky, juicy notes of blackcurrant berries, which immediately evoke memories of a summer garden. This association is further enhanced when you smell the fresh aroma of raspberry and blackberry leaves washed in the night rain. Then you can hear the southern mulberry, sweet strawberries and blueberries.
As soon as the initial overture of this perfume symphony has played, flowers replace the fruity ensemble. In a complex and exciting bouquet, a peony and a rose are guessed. They are mixed with delicate exotic ylang-ylang, seasoned with pepper. Eau de Parfum has very elegant base notes. They are woven with softly warming bourbon vanilla and woody undertones.
How users hear the song
In reviews of the Lalik Amethyst perfume, women claim that black berries are heard first in the pyramid, amongdominated by currant. Not everyone likes this smell. No wonder the Russian name for this berry comes from the Old Slavonic word "stink", that is, to stink. But, users emphasize, these perfumes need to be broken in like new shoes. A second or two will pass, and the sharp smell of currants will dissolve in the juicy and perky overflows of other fruits.
But none of the users dared to call eau de parfum sweet compote. After all, fruit and berry notes only set the tone. They are compared to "warming up the audience" by young groups at a pop star's solo concert. And it is a deep and languid ylang-ylang with an admixture (a small pinch) of pepper. Other flowers, like woody notes, are a subtle tone, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Who the fragrance is for
In reviews of the perfume "Amethyst Lalique" customers say that they should be worn by those ladies who were born under the zodiac constellation Aquarius. After all, it is this precious stone that not only serves as a talisman for them, but also brings good luck and we alth. As for the fragrance itself, it is created for self-confident beauties, smart, but allowing feelings to captivate them. The wearers of this perfume composition are graceful and a little romantic, but not so much that they can be called naive fools. They love to dream and secretly cherish the hope of meeting “the one on the white horse.”
However, these women have enough strength and practical acumen to turn any man into a handsome prince. The fragrance is ageless, suitable for both young creatures and accomplished ladies. The main thing thatthe perfume matched the character. The composition of perfumes is best revealed in the cold season. Woody notes, musk and pepper gently warm, and juicy berries drive away the autumn spleen. Perfume is just made for daytime wear. They don't sound pretentious at all, but elegant.
Description of the fragrance "Lalik Amethyst Eclat"
The novelty of 2014 caused a mixed reaction from the public. It was rumored that Natalie Lorson copied the composition of the perfume "Jeanne Lanvin Couture" from Lanvin. But if you disassemble it by notes, then Amethyst Eklat has a completely different perfume pyramid. Both fragrances are similar only with a sweet and sensual musky base and fruity-floral tones.
Can Eklat be called a 2007 Amethyst flanker? It is packaged in a bottle of the same shape as the original fragrance. But this time the bottle is painted purple-lilac gradient. Patterns on the glass are also present. Only now these are not wavy ribbons, but stalks of prickly blackberries with silvery berries and a half-opened peony bud. With this bottle design, Marie-Claude Lalique hints that the new Eclat (which means “flash” in French) is a sensual explosion of berry freshness and floral tenderness.
Description of the perfume pyramid
In the reviews, the perfume "Amethyst Eklat Lalik" is described by the customers as a sweet fruity aroma. But there are those who compare perfume with men's colognes. And all because at the very edgepyramid is blackcurrant - the berries and leaves of the plant. But as with the original amethyst, the fragrance must be spread. A second later, the sharp and masculine smell of currants is complemented by sweet raspberries. Go to the sugary syrup overture does not give the Japanese pear Nashi, with a watery and cold flavor.
Eklat has the same floral heart as the original Amethyst. But in the novelty of 2014, Lorson decided to remove the exotic and passionate notes of ylang-ylang and replace them with a more gentle and restrained magnolia. The bouquet is still dominated by peony (which is reflected on the bottle) in addition to a rose. The final touches of the composition are very elegant. Warm and sensual musk is balanced by refreshing blackberry and lilac oxalis flowers.
How users feel about the perfume composition "Amethyst Eclat"
Responses about these spirits are very different. Some users (especially those with hot skin types) claim that the perfume reminded them of Midnight Rose by Lancome. Others compare it to the works of Lanvin. And in all the reviews about Lalik Amethyst Eklat, users mention the fragrance of 2007. Some people think that the new perfume is more delicate and charming than the old one. Others, on the contrary, do not like the coldness of berry notes, not enough warm woods and languid ylang-ylang.
Users call blackberries the dominant feature of the composition. Its sharp notes are softened by sweet raspberries. When the overture is finished, a bouquet of flowers appears on the stage. However, peonies with a rose play the first violin in it. And I would like it to be a magnolia. But users call the base veryelegant. Musk pairs well with cool sour notes. The pear refreshes the composition throughout the sound.
For whom Eclat perfume was created
This fragrance is not for a girl - users say - but for a young woman. Her rounded forms have already taken shape, and she perfectly understands the full power of her charm. Femininity and languid grace slip through her movements. The mistress of the fragrance is strong, he althy, purposeful and active. Teenagers should not wear it.
Women's perfume "Lalik Amethyst Eklat" is best revealed in the warm season. Users consider the combination of blackcurrant and musk to be especially successful. In the summer heat, the composition reveals itself in an unusual way, it gives coolness. From the currant, the leaves crushed between the fingers are felt more than the berries. And in the fall, the musky plume is more clearly manifested. These perfumes are more daytime than evening. They sound strong but unobtrusive.
Amethyst Exquise
Perfume "Lalique Amethyst Exquisite" was released in 2017, a decade after the first sample. This time, a new perfumer, Alberto Morillas, took up the olfactory rethinking of the precious gem. Perhaps that is why buyers claim that it would be incorrect to call "Exkiz" a flanker. The novelty is completely different from the classic "Amethyst". And with "Eclat" it is related only to the shape and design of the bottle. On it you can see all the same blackberry branches and berries, but without a peony, since this flower is not in the composition. Morillas brought the composition to almostJapanese minimalism, which is why it turned out to be very original, unlike any other fragrances. Does a perfumer seek special sophistication (Exquise means “exquisite” in French)? Most likely. Morillas is a master of world renown. In such subtle minimalism, he sees amethyst, and this is how he expresses it.
Composition description
A poor list of ingredients is not a bad thing. Unlike the first perfume "Lalique Amethyst", the description of the composition of the "Excus" flanker will not take up much space. How does a perfumer see a gemstone? At first he senses color-deep, purple, almost black. And the only thing that the flanker has in common with the original is the initial berry notes. They are, of course, dark blue. These are blackcurrant and blackberry. To make the opening more feminine, because this is a ladies' perfume, the author added a little bit of sweet raspberry.
What is the essence of amethyst for Morillas? He compares the stone to a precious black orchid. She reigns supreme in the heart of the perfume pyramid. But in fact, does she really need satellites? The perfumer made the base of the fragrance warm and woody. Again, there is nothing else there. No sweet musk, no vetiver. Only the smell of sun-warmed wood, which evokes the association of home comfort.
How users describe the perfume composition
Customers who tested Lalique Amethyst Excuses eau de toilette note that blackberry and orchid are mostly heard. The smell sounds very noble and original. Notsensations of fruit compote, since the perfumer used not only berries, but also blackberry leaves in the fragrance formula, which very refresh the whole composition, making it light and tender. And this circumstance makes perfume and precious stone related, which, under the skillful hands of a jeweler-engraver, acquires transparency and color depth.
But this perfume may not appeal to lovers of aquatic compositions, because the freshness in it is not watery, but herbal. In addition, the base notes of woods are very clearly visible in it, which, together with black orchid, create an overall impression of creamy sweetness.
Who is the fragrance for, when and with what to wear
In reviews of Lalique Amethyst Excuses, users claim that the perfume is too elegant to be worn by teenagers. It will be more to the face of ladies who have already turned 25. The composition is minimalist, but very pretentious. Based on this circumstance, perfume is more suitable for an evening out than for daytime wear.
As for the time of year, customers advise buying Amethyst Lalique perfume for winter or autumn. In the cold and humid air, the blackberry hides a little, recedes into the background, creating only a sour-refreshing background, and the orchid comes to the fore. Together with the cozy smell of wood, it creates a charming image of a woman from high society, an elegant and graceful stranger.
General feedback about the collection
Both the 2007 original and later flankers are very durable. Even on hot skin, the Amethyst perfume from Lalique stays on throughout the day, and on clothesfragrant before washing. Perfumes have a long sillage, which is often liked by others. Perfume does not change the smell, does not leave a banal fruit-synthetic "aftertaste". Despite the rather high cost, users characterize Lalik Amethyst very positively in the reviews. A luxury perfume worthy of its price - this is how you can summarize the opinion of users.
