Les Deserts d'Orient by Guerlain

At last Guerlain looks at the Middle East! Following many vendors focused on the rich and really discerning Middle-East sector, a market aiming on appreciating fragrances with a outstanding understanding utilizing fine substances and sophisticated formulations, Guerlain has moved into this direction and has released a selection specially meant for the United Arab Emirates. With the plan to soon extend into other areas of the region (Qatar, Kuwait..).

Les Déserts d'Orient (Oriental Deserts) is the new exceptional range. The suitably titled collection involves three perfumes, influenced by legendary raw elements of Middle Eastern origin: incense, rose and oud. They are a honor to fascinating Arabia with designs that signify the entire Orient in its authentic elegance. The efforts of this new limited collection are acknowledged to master perfumer Thierry Wasser who targeted his efforts on each element of the Arabian Nights for this Middle Eastern opus with fascinating titles. This is Guerlain and together it's more than Guerlain, ferocious and deep, designed towards destinations of fairytale and mythology.

Guerlain Encens Mythique D'Orient: A smoky outcome, aromatic dunes, a bright experience the new oriental scent by Guerlain is a homage to wonderful Arabia with a formulation that presents the entire Orient in its genuine charm. Influenced by frankincense, but served with a typical Guerlain remedy, this sweet and vibrant musky oriental composition joins aldehydes with neroli, moss, saffron, Persian rose, ambergris and musk to make incense innovative again.

Guerlain Rose Nacree du Desert: A powerful rose, a daring flower, a recognized mystery the new oriental aroma by Guerlain is a gratitude to mysterious Arabia with a design that delivers the complete Orient in its authentic attractiveness. A perfume developed on lavish Persian rose, the renowned flower of the east. Creamy but deep, rose is presented with a mystical aura through saffron, patchouli and a trace of agarwood (oud), fired by wealthy benzoin resin.

Guerlain Songe d'un Bois d'Ete: A rich leather, delicious woods, great energy the new oriental perfume by Guerlain is a honor to sensational Arabia with a product that offers the total Orient in its classic appeal. A dry, spicy, somewhat smoky result with unique oud nuances; the woodiness is structured on cedar, the jasmine heart presents a unique effect. Saffron and cardamom deliver the spiciness, and a dry aromatic feel. Oud, myrrh, patchouli and leathery notes finish the dry down of this fascinating perfume formulation.

The bottles are decorated with Arab-cript calligraphy along one facet and the French names along the other side. Similar to the tall, architectural design of the range L'Art et la Matière with the retro gold overlay on the edges keeping 75ml of perfume. The formulation of the aromas is Eau de Parfum for constancy. Price levels are placed at 190euros/AED990 per bottle.