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Pierre Guillaume Hapyang ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 10 June 2020 6 Comments

French niche line Pierre Guillaume has launched 15.1 Hapyang, a new entry in the Collection Rework series. Hapyang is a variation on 2005's 15 Ilang Ivohibé.

“Hapyang is an explosion of powder and floral sparkles, with an endless trail… Aldehydes make magnolia and ylang-ylang flowers sparkle in a cloud of powder, enlivened by the sweet, exotic notes of this floral heart. Pearwood, benzoin and vanilla rise in a delicate oriental breath, enveloping the skin like a precious veil of shimmering silk”.

The Aldéhydée family is a prestigious lineage in perfumery whose history began a century ago. These elements resulting from synthesis bring volume and brilliance to the compositions.

Paradoxically, they sometimes evoke the warmth of a molten metal, sometimes the sensation of a clean, freshly ironed garment. Aldehydic floral fragrances have been and still are synonymous with glamour and femininity for generations of women. Over-defined and almost sanctuarized, it is difficult to imagine being able to make a contribution to the olfactory monument represented by the aldehydic floral genre. How can I bring it into my aesthetic universe without betraying its spirit?

It was when I discovered by chance a series of photographs representing a dancer in a cloud of powder (by Jeffrey Vanhoutte) that the idea came to me: aldehydes should twirl in a huge cloud of powder!

Pierre Guillaume 15.1 Hapyang is available in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

(via pierreguillaumeparis)

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  1. lillyjo says:
    10 June 2020 at 10:17 am

    This sounds really good to me.

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    • Robin says:
      10 June 2020 at 11:31 am

      It sounds good to me too!

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    • springpansy says:
      10 June 2020 at 11:56 am

      I still have a soft spot for Pierre Guillaume. I was already making my way into the rabbit hole when I first met his fragrances, but he really led me into the entire warren!

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  2. AngelaB says:
    10 June 2020 at 8:36 pm

    Me too!

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  3. sherobin says:
    10 June 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Ooh! Can’t wait to try this. I liked Ilan Ivohibe, but the addition of aldehydes makes it sound extra special.

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  4. Jaisalmer says:
    12 June 2020 at 1:32 am

    Wow . Every new Pierre is a surprise. I love sooo much his brand

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