Cherigan Lovers in Pink Review+ A Life in Color Giveaway

Cherigan Lovers in Pink

Cherigan Lovers in Pink by Olya Bar

Life loses its spark without color—a truth vividly understood by Marc Chagall, the Russian-French artist renowned for his mastery in Fauvism, Cubism, and Modernism.

Few have wielded color with the emotive mastery of Marc Chagall who understood that life without vibrancy is a muted affair. As art critic Raymond Cogniat once observed, Chagall’s colors were never mere adornments; they were the beating heart of his canvases. “They sculpt and animate the volume of the shapes,” Cogniat wrote, “indulging in flights of fancy and invention which add new perspectives and graduated, blended tones.” With a palette often distilled to just two or three hues, Chagall conjured explosive movement and a “vibrant atmosphere,” a testament to his singular vision that transcended the imitation of nature to evoke rhythm, planes, and soul-stirring resonance.

It is this interplay of color and emotion that finds an exquisite echo in Cherigan Lovers in Pink, a fragrance that channels Chagall’s luminous spirit into the art of perfumery. Inspired by a series of portraits of Bella, Chagall’s beloved wife, rendered in jubilant shades of pink, red, and blue, this scent is a declaration of love distilled into liquid form. Much like Chagall’s brushstrokes, which danced across the canvas with unrestrained vitality, Lovers in Pink bursts forth with a brightness that feels alive—juicy, radiant, and brimming with the effervescence of champagne spilling over the rim of a glass. It captures that intoxicating rush of infatuation, when the world seems to shimmer with heightened clarity, every sensation amplified by the overflow of the heart.

Cherigan Paris Lovers in Pink

Cherigan Lovers in Pink Collage by Olya Bar

Perfumery, like painting, is an art of composition. A perfumer, akin to an artist, wields notes as pigments, blending them to translate emotion into sensory form. Some fragrances whisper like watercolors, ethereal and delicate; others strike with the blunt edge of an oil-slicked canvas. Lovers in Pink falls into the latter camp—vivid, bold, and unapologetic. Its opening is a splash of pink, a flirtatious burst of rose petals kissed by the tart sweetness of red currant, evoking the flush of Bella’s cheeks in Chagall’s portraits. This is no timid bloom; it’s a rose that sprawls across the skin, its nectar bleeding into the air with abandon. Beneath it, a crimson thread of raspberry weaves through, juicy and ripe, mirroring the red that Chagall used to suggest passion and vitality. A whisper of white florals—jasmine, perhaps, or tuberose—lends a creamy softness, a nod to the tender intimacy of the lovers’ bond, while a subtle base of musk and sandalwood grounds the composition, anchoring its exuberance with a warm, sensual embrace.

On the skin, Cherigan Lovers in Pink unfolds like a Chagall painting in motion. The sillage is extraordinary—not overpowering, but impossible to ignore, trailing behind like the afterglow of a dream. It’s the olfactory equivalent of Chagall’s floating figures, defying gravity with a weightless joy. The first time I wore it, compliments came swiftly, a sure sign that this fragrance doesn’t merely sit on the wearer—it radiates. Its structure is seamless, each note bleeding into the next with the same fluidity as Chagall’s blended tones, creating a harmony that feels both spontaneous and deliberate.

Marc Chagall and his wife Bella

Marc Chagall and wife Bella from @cheriganparis Instagram

Chagall once said, “Color is all. When color is right, form is right.” In Lovers in Pink, Cherigan has taken this ethos to heart, crafting a scent that mirrors the artist’s ability to distill complex emotion into a scented palette. The fragrance is a celebration of life’s vividness, a reminder that love, like art, thrives in the interplay of light and shade, boldness and subtlety. It’s the scent of a world made brighter by connection—of pink skies, red roses, and blue horizons, all captured in a single breath. For those who seek a perfume as extraordinary as the vision that inspired it, Lovers in Pink is worthy of both the wrist and the gallery wall.

Notes: Cassis, Citrus, Ginger, Peony, Rose, Jasmine, Musk, Cedar. 

Disclaimer: Bottle of Cherigan Lovers in Pink was kindly gifted to me. My opinions, as always, are my own.

-Olya Bar, Editor

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14 comments

  • Jenna Park says:

    The inspiration being a Chagall painted is just beautiful. Perfumery like painting is an art the different notes bring up different emotions and all together tell a story. I’m interested in the love story this fragrance is telling. I adore rose it definitely makes me think of love along with the jasmine peony floral. Then the musk brings feelings of sensuality. I’m interested in trying this to see how this makes me feel. The notes make this fragrance sound like a perfect date night. I am so excited to try this. Thank you, from Pennsylvania USA

  • womaningold says:

    I hope I am going to be a winner for this giveaway. I used to have a 10ml decant. Indeed beautiful composition, very airy light, and uplifting. Please include me in a giveaway, I would like to win this baby!
    Ty
    US

  • DAISY PEREZ says:

    This description is rich and evocative, capturing both the essence of Marc Chagall’s artistic vision and the sensory experience of the fragrance inspired by his work. The reference to Paris as a “chosen land” for artists aligns beautifully with the city’s status as a cultural and creative hub, setting the tone for a celebration of art. The mention of Chagall, particularly his series of portraits of his wife Bella, grounds the fragrance in an emotional and personal context, drawing a connection between love, art, and the artist’s muse.

    The idea of a fragrance having “a thousand shades” is a poetic way of expressing the complexity and depth of the scent, hinting at the layers and nuances that a fragrance can hold. The comparison to a “champagne bubble” suggests effervescence and a light, uplifting quality, while the specific combination of blackcurrant, lemon, and ginger evokes a fresh, zesty profile that might spark a sense of energy or joy. The woody background, along with the bouquet of roses, peonies, and jasmine, adds an element of warmth and floral richness, creating a balance between freshness and depth.

    The final line, “A declaration of love for art in all its forms,” beautifully ties everything together. It not only speaks to Chagall’s enduring influence on the creative world but also elevates the fragrance itself into a tribute to art, making it feel more like a celebration of creativity rather than just a scent.

    Overall, this description is both poetic and visually engaging, connecting the emotional essence of Chagall’s work with the sensory experience of the fragrance.

  • Irina Kopmar says:

    Based on the description of this fragrance I’m in love. It sounds so romantic and whimsical and I would love the chance to wear it. I love perfumes, especially peony notes, and can’t wait to try this one.

  • thatgirl_kim__ says:

    Olya’s review of Lovers in Pink which includes the fragrance notes interests me because I absolutely love florals especially jasmine, which is included in this perfume. In addition to that, the perfume seems to evoke feelings of love, playfulness and warmth and who doesn’t want to experience that?
    I would love to experience this fragrance and I’m grateful for the opportunity to win a bottle of this beautiful masterpiece.
    FL,USA

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Lovers In Pink is an easy to wear, everyday scent that will guarantee you compliments. It goes in a few different directions but ultimately centers all the notes into a pleasant and encompassing fragrance. From the hue of the bottle, you can infer notes like rose and even the ginger with the transparent tone dictates what the wearer can expect. This sounds like a comforting concoction for the spring/summer months. More Cherigan creations please! I’m located in the USA.

  • scenternet says:

    The idea of a fragrance capturing the same emotional vibrancy through bold florals and radiant fruits is irresistible. I travel frequently for work, and fragrance is my way of staying grounded and sharing connection along the way. Lovers in Pink sounds like a wearable masterpiece—playful yet poignant—and I’d love to experience that kind of joy and storytelling through scent.

    Pennsylvania US

  • Pink is my favorite color! And that beaded olive purse is so cute! I agree that “color is all” and often mentally assign a color to my perfumes. I don’t think I currently have anything with a peony note, but would enjoy trying it here. I am from New England, USA.

  • snowflake15 says:

    I love Chagall’s work! And I notice peony is one of the notes. I have been looking for a prop t frag for a long time. I can’t wait to smell it. NY state

  • Marc Chagall is one of my favorite painters. I love his dreamy portraits and otherworldly symbolism like in The Birthday. I do own Cherigan Fiesta habana which is a great boozy tobacco.
    Lovers in Pink would be great for summer.
    USA

  • teatreesoil says:

    This perfume is particularly special to me as someone who procrastinated in college by delving into art history, particularly that of the many artistic movements that sprung up around the early 1900s in the once-imperial Russian territories. Chagall was of course incredibly influential, and I found his biography fascinating at the time, a Jewish artist who grew up in the Pale of Settlement and then lived in Paris, far from his homeland, but always finding his way back to the land of his childhood (which no longer existed, as national borders were redrawn over and over again in that time period) and yet that past was immortalised in such an iconic and unique way through his paintings. It’s incredibly fitting that pink was the inspirational color, as one of his most memorable paintings to me is the one where a man is lifting a woman in a pink dress into the sky. I’m interested in discovering how Cherigan has interpreted the vibrant colors and deep affection Chagall’s painted lovers show each other into a scent journey!

  • I just adore Chagall!! His habit of painting Bella in her wedding gown are so romantic. His work is uplifting and vibrant and comforting. This perfume sounds very similar I can see why you chose Chagall in comparison. I would love to be so lucky to win the generous giveaway. I am located in the U.S.

  • Arian Jamali says:

    “I’m really drawn to Olya’s review of Lovers in Pink, especially because it highlights the fragrance notes—florals like jasmine, which I absolutely adore. The scent also seems to capture emotions like love, joy, and warmth—and honestly, who wouldn’t want to feel that? I’d be thrilled to experience this fragrance for myself, and I’m truly thankful for the chance to win a bottle of this stunning creation. USA.