L'Art & La Matière
A Haute Parfumerie interpretation of Armenian paper
Inspired by the Armenian tradition of burning benzoin to form swirls of incense smoke, the Guerlain Perfumer has reinterpreted the scent of Armenian paper, bestowing it with warmly addictive vanilla accents.
Bois d’Arménie blends piquant sensuality and woody warmth, as incense and spices are underscored by a benzoin absolute and set against a backdrop of white musks and balms.
Bois d’Arménie blends piquant sensuality and woody warmth, as incense and spices are underscored by a benzoin absolute and set against a backdrop of white musks and balms.
Capacity :
100 ML
The fragrance artist’s touch
The intoxicating fragrance of Armenian paper is reinterpreted with refinement and sensuality.
"If it were a painting, an Orientalist work."
Bois d’Arménie might call to mind the captivating atmosphere of an Orientalist canvas. Particularly moved by the subdued, hypnotising ambiance of these paintings, Jean-Paul Guerlain became their avid collector.
"If it were a painting, an Orientalist work."
Bois d’Arménie might call to mind the captivating atmosphere of an Orientalist canvas. Particularly moved by the subdued, hypnotising ambiance of these paintings, Jean-Paul Guerlain became their avid collector.
Benzoin
Sourced in Thailand and Indonesia, benzoin is one of the essential ingredients used in making Armenian paper. It occurs naturally in the form of gum or resin and is harvested from the benzoin tree through making small incisions in its trunk.
Characterised by its unique balmy, vanilla and woody notes, this warming ingredient gives Bois d’Arménie its rather indulgent ambery accents.
In the Perfumer’s words
THE ART OF BOTTLING
Taking inspiration from the Guerlain heritage Square Bottle (1870), the L’Art & La Matière bottle is an exceptional object whose design exudes unisex sophistication steeped with modernity.
Made by Pochet du Courval—historic glassmaker of the House—it is infinitely refillable at selected Guerlain Boutiques.
THE ART OF PERSONALISATION
Customise your bottle, choosing from a host of elegant combinations to transform it into your own companion, intimately personal in each and every touch.
IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY
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Since 2007, Guerlain is committed to preserving biodiversity, innovating sustainably, acting for the climate and creating a positive social impact. Above all, we seek to protect one of Nature’s most precious wonders: bees.
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CRAFTING RAW MATERIALS INTO ART
L’Art & La Matière is a collection of olfactory masterpieces for true lovers of all things beautiful, crafted by the hands of the House of Guerlain Perfumers. Every creation in the L’Art & La Matière collection is born of an artistic emotion, an indelible mark left on each Guerlain Perfumer’s memory. As artists guided by their creative genius, they shape the most beautiful materials to create daring works with talent and passion.
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THE ART OF BESPOKE SERVICES
PERSONALISATION
Design your own bottle with a myriad of beautiful materials and colours that are dear to the House of Guerlain.
LIMITED EDITION PLATES
The luxury of personalization is made ultimate with the collection of limited edition plates.
ENGRAVING
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