From iris, springs raw classical beauty. From tonka beans, musk and vanilla comes softness and warmth, while the base of sandalwood and vetiver adds a melodious resonance. If Pierre Bourdon’s Iris Poudre were a garment it would be a couture item – perhaps something made from cashmere; classic but personal, something one never grows tired of. It is a grand floral aldehyde.
Pierre Bourdon
Pierre Bourdon earned a degree in political science before changing directions and enrolling in the Roure Bertrand Dupont School in Grasse. He then became the only protégé of celebrated perfumer Edmond Roudnitska. His professional career began at Roure in Paris in the late 70s. In the 80s, he revolutionized perfume trends with his men’s fragrance Cool Water for Davidoff. Today, Bourdon is considered one of the most innovative perfumers of his generation.
Editions de Parfums
With the new Millenium Frédéric Malle created a unique new fragrance concept with "Editions de Parfums". Nine great perfumers creating unique fragrances. The most famous "noses" in the world creating exclusive perfumes for Frédéric Malle, which are then sold under their own names.
Creativity, inspiration and the joy of developing a perfect scent - those were the driving forces for each perfumer since the dawn of perfume production. Following this tradition, the olfactory works of art from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle have arisen. Frédéric Malle leaves the creation of a perfect scent entirely to the perfumer who can to complete his work without any restrictions. Each fragrance creation is filled in a cylindrical bottle which is also the trademark of Editions de Parfums. Far from the mainstream, olfactory masterpieces are created which are exclusively born from the imagination of their composer. They represent a strong link between their wearer and the greatest perfumers of our time.
The fragrances from Frédéric Malle are regarded as absolute insider tips for connoisseurs who find their personality and very intimate longings and hopes reflected here.
