GUERLAIN'S LEGENDARY LOVE STORIES
Heir to Guerlain’s exceptional heritage, the Les Légendaires collection pays homage to legendary creations expertly crafted by five generations of Perfumers since the House's founding in 1828. Inspired by some of the greatest love stories, either real or imaginary, each fragrance is infused with exceptional raw materials leaving an unforgettable aura of emotion in its wake.
JICKY, A LEGEND OF ANDROGYNOUS LOVE
Behind the figure of Jicky is a woman Aimé Guerlain fell in love with when studying in England. In paying homage to this youthful love affair, the perfumer created a scent so revolutionary that it was named the first modern perfume. Breaking with all masculine-feminine conventions, Jicky stuns with its radical play on contrasts. As its lemon-lavender, fougère accord breathes cold, its woody, vanilla notes bring warmth and character.
L'HEURE BLEUE, A LEGEND OF ETERNAL LOVE
It’s that time of day when day embraces night and silence fully envelopes the world. An expression of harmony, a moment of stillness and grace tinted with deep blue echoed in L'Heure Bleue, composed in 1912. Painting an impressionistic olfactory canvas, Jacques Guerlain merged the violet accord and iris with the creamy ivory of vanilla.
MITSOUKO, A LEGEND OF IMPOSSIBLE LOVE
Mitsouko... This name that means mystery in Japanese, is also that of the heroine in Claude Farrère's novel, La Bataille. Caught between the oath she has made to her husband, the powerful Admiral Togo, and her secret love for an officer from her country’s enemy camp, Mitsouko nobly struggles against her heart’s desires. Inspired by this woman, Jacques Guerlain created this subtly androgynous, yet wildly feminine chypre. To lend it incredible modernity, the perfumer combined the fruity, velvety spiciness of peach accord with the woody scent of patchouli for the first time.
A LEGENDARY BOTTLE
As legendary as the fragrances themselves, the bottle used for Guerlain’s Légendaires collection forms a special part of Guerlain’s heritage. Designed for L'Heure Bleue in 1912 and known as the "inverted heart" bottle, its legendary design features elegant Art Nouveau scrolls.
TELL YOUR OWN LEGEND
Whether you opt for a word, first name, initials, or a date that evokes a shared memory, adding an engraving to a Guerlain bottle is the ideal way show a loved one you care. There’s no better way to give the gift of fragrance, or indulge in a special treat for yourself.
