Les Jardins Français De L'officine Universelle Buly
A hundred small handwritten boxes contain seeds coming from a 19th century Swiss botanical school. The treasure holds precious seeds harvested at the time. What if we were to revive them through inspiration and gift them with a redis- covered olfactory magic?
The Officine creates a collection of perfumes called Les Jardins Français. Inspired by a very old collection of seeds and seedlings, by the passion and curiosity of 18th and 19th century botanists, the series of scents “the French Gardens” brings back to life an intoxicating and unique palette of garden fragrances. In the style of the sumptuous gardens of André Le Nôtre where the garden gives birth to the sublime, “The French Garden” will transform the superb of nature into expertly refined and surprising scents. The garden and the plenitude of its universe are invited in the wake of several variations for the body, where surprise and intensity will be heard and fulfilled promises.
Featuring a Water Based Formula
To rediscover the scents’ true nature and breathe in the perfume in its integrity from the first few seconds following its liberation, Officine Universelle Buly has invented the first water-based perfume for the skin. Miscible in a unique aqueous solution which doesn’t either stain, parch or unbalance the skin, the perfume can express itself fully, in all its plenitude and authenticity. Without alcohol, this emulsion instantly and powerfully reveals the emblematic perfumes of the Offi- cine Universelle Buly. A subject of in-depth developments, the atomizer forms a cloud with an intensely fragrant trail with each spray. Gently shake your bottle before perfuming your skin.
The six new scents are:
Andes Verbena and Ulu Basil - The royal, pungent, enchanting green scent of Black Sea Basil is illuminated by a mysterious moonbeam powdered with white musk. Combined with the powerful, lemony freshness of verbena and the roundness of cedar and mint, this cheerful, vigo- rous scent nourishes the spirit and self-confidence.
Indian Cucumber and Syrian Mint - Bursting with youthful freshness and marine viridity, the airy scent of the cucumber is rounded off by a dash of musk and pierced by a touch of crazy minty joy. From Jonah to the Japanese Kappa, from Samson to Louis XIV - who was crazy about it! - this crisp green vegetable reawakens strength and joy. Both wild and conquering, the accents of sweet mint, the sovereign herb of Mediterranean temples and homes, embrace the heart.
Oriental Watercress and Sardinian Parsley - Running water carries the slightly peppery scent of watercress, the intoxicating greenness of fresh parsley, still wet with dew, sliced with a knife when back from harvest. This cheerful scent of chlorophyll rubbed between the fingers, with accents of geranium, vetiver and coriander, is barely warmed with a buttery touch of musk.
Scandinavian Redcurrant and Peruvian Tomato - The sunny and summery scent of the Inca fruit, also called the “golden apple” by bota- nists due to its radiance and sovereign colour, is invigorated by notes of boreal currant with tangy and joyful accents. The scent of fresh plant stems, the vigour of rosemary and the green joviality of bergamot unfold in this bright, slightly powdery, warm and sweet ray of light.
Iraqi Beetroot and Egyptian Rhubarb - The generous and fruity scent of the fleshy beetroot, an immemorial plant from the Middle East, encounters notes of patchouli and musk along the way. With its sweet and purple accents, this root diffuses a gourmet scent, revived by the zesty bursts and tangy freshness of the indomitable wild rhubarb.
Afghan Carrot and Caribbean Sweet Potato - The soft warmth and childhood scent of the carrot coming from the depths of time in Central Asia. Its nuanced fragrance is reminiscent of its colours - sunny like orange, soft like mauve or white. Enchanted by the round and spicy accents of sweet potato, this fresh scent of roots just out of the ground is warmed by the woody, gourmet notes of vetiver.
Available now at Officine Universelle Buly.