After Biarritz, Deauville, Venice, the Riviera and Edinburgh, the sixth fragrance creation in the Les Eaux de Chanel Collection pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s vibrant and timeless Paris. Deceptively simple, it reveals the authenticity of her character and the modernity of her spirit.
Inspired by the places that marked Gabrielle Chanel’s life, Les Eaux de Chanel offers a collection of six fresh waters that invite you to travel and escape. “I was inspired by the destinations that have a strong link with Chanel. Each of them has given its mark to one of these eaux,” explains Olivier Polge, the House’s Perfumer-Creator.
Although seemingly simple, their trail gradually reveals their extraordinary complexity. The Eaux de Chanel are a natural part of the score that has resonated in each Chanel fragrance since the birth of N°5 in 1921.
Paris-Paris is no exception to the rule (Les Eaux de Chanel, Paris-Paris eau de toilette 125 ml, €135, available May 2). Imbued with freshness and lightness, it’s a Paris that we dream of, that we idealize through furtive images. The allure of Parisian women and their inimitable style. A carefree morning on the terrace of a Parisian café. A fresh and spicy rose with a natural and elegant look. “I imagined a sparkling floral composition inspired by the relaxed elegance of Parisian women,” says Olivier Polge. To embody this new journey, he chose the Damascena rose, a multifaceted rose of character supported by fresh citrus accents enlivened …