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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Christian Lacroix by Christian Lacroix c1999

Christian Lacroix by Christian Lacroix: launched in 1999. The fragrance, created by Sophia Grojsman, is strongly inspired by Lacroix's native region of sunny Provence. 

It was first only available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores.



Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: seringa, coriander, tangerine, neroli, mandarin, carnation, tarragon, freesia, peach, Brazilian rosewood, hyacinth 
  • Middle notes: narcissus, lily, nasturtium, daffodil, magnolia, Casablanca lily, jasmine, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley
  • Base notes: exotic spices (nutmeg, clove), oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean, benzoin, vanilla, musk, frankincense


Bottle:

The fragrance is housed in the familiar smooth, seashell shaped bubble glass bottle used for other Lacroix scents. It was made of bubble-flecked glass (verre à bulles), fashioned by a local Provencal artist, Véronique Monod, at the La Verrerie de Biot glassworks. The bottle is packaged in a box that features the Theatre of Aries in bas relief.


The fragrance is available in the following:
  • 1.16 oz Parfum Spray
  • 2.5 oz Eau de Parfum
  • 4.2 oz Eau de Parfum
  • Body Lotion
  • Body Cream
  • Shower Gel
  • Bath Beads
  • Dusting Powder
  • Soap




Fate of the Fragrance:


Christian Lacroix, the fragrance was followed up by Eau Florale in 2001.




So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: violet leaf, bergamot, tangerine
  • Middle notes: cyclamen, tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley
  • Base notes: iris, sandalwood, cedar

Le Spectacle du monde/réalités - Issues 468-470, 2001:
"Christian Lacroix launches its second perfume, Eau florale, presented in the same sublime bottle in the shape of a shell sculpted by glassmakers from Biot. A new fragrance blending the sweetness of bergamot, the tonicity of clementine and the delicacy violet."

The fragrance was housed in the same seashell bottle as it's predecessor and was available in the following:
  • 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette
  • 4.2 oz Eau de Toilette

Unfortunately, both fragrances have been discontinued. 

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