Collage by Michelyn, photos of Immortelle via Unsplash, other photos pixaby
Today in the USA, it is Thanksgiving and we gather with family and friends, from near and far to feast. Immortelle perfumes evoke the holiday for us- Immortelle flower aka everlasting flower (its botanical name is Helichrysum – named for the golden color of the sun) is grown on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean and is prized for its silvery leaves and bright yellow flowers. Immortelle is a shapeshifter and can smell like maple syrup, smoky tea, burnt sugar, a little salty, like fresh hay or golden tobacco depending on how the perfumer uses it and what other ingredients are in the composition. I asked Editor Sebastian Jara to take on our annual Thanksgiving post and he chose three immortelle fragrances to wear into late Fall.
Etat Libre D’Orange Like This (2010) Mathilde Bijaoui: How do you create a perfume for Thanksgiving Day…Like This. To me, this evokes traditional Thanksgiving desserts with its rich immortelle played against ginger and pumpkin. Originally created for Tilda Swinton, it is one of my favorites in the collection.
Atelier des Ors Musc Immortel (2017) Marie Salamagne: The least “foody” of the three, musk and iris bring out the haylike smoky quality of immortelle, with just a hint of caramelized amber. Gold flakes in the gorgeous flacon reinforce the golden florets of Immortelle.
Manos Gerakinis Immortelle (2017): Immortelle grows wild in Greece, which is the birth place of Manos Gerakinis and is thought to bring luck. Manos Gerankinis’ Immortelle with its burnt brown sugar and the cinnamon is noticeable right off the top. It’s a delightful gourmand with a hint of vanilla and tobacco.
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Three Immortelle Fragrances for Thanksgiving Day by Sebastian
Much gratitude to Etat Libre D’Orange (100ml of Like This), Atelier des Ors (100 ml of Musc Immortel) and Manos Gerakinis (60 ml of Immortelle) who are offering your choice of one of the three Immortelle fragrances Sebastian featured in his video for a registered CafleureBon reader and Smelling Great subscriber in the USA, EU or Canada (if you are not sure if you are registered click here (you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid).
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