J’s image of Le Galion Tilleul
Le Galion Tilleul is the perfect fragrance to wear during this time of year when nature is in full bloom and it’s also a bit of a hidden gem. It was reintroduced as part of Le Galion’s 90th Anniversary collection in the challenging year of 2020, reviving some of the lost scents originally crafted by the renowned perfumer Paul Vacher, creator of Miss Dior, Diorling, Arpège and all of Le Galion’s classics like Eau Noble, Whip and Sortilège.
Le Galion perfumers Paul Vacher and Quentin Bisch.
Le Galion’s 90th Anniversary series now showcases the talents of modern perfumers, with Quentin Bisch infusing his own touch of magic into Tilleul for this modern interpretation. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing a few of their floral scents, such as Thomas Fontaine’s watery green flower shop in which Tulipe blooms, its beautiful and unique, as is Rodrigo Flores-Roux’s Jasmin, its soft intoxicating aroma envelopes you and snuggles close with a gentle purr. I’m dying to smell his animalic leather chypre Bourrasque, also released for the 90th Anniversary Series, as it’s sounds up my alley and like a darker partner to Tilleul’s intoxicating florals whose delicately heady purr flickers with silvery shimmers as if sunlight is passing through the trees. Quentin Bisch has truly worked wonders with Le Galion Tilleul, creating a perfume that feels ahead of its time, while referencing the past history and legacy
Linden blossom via Wikipedia.
Le Galion Tilleul starts off with a gentle mist of rich florals blossoming from leafy stems and is infused with a delightful, alluring honey scent. The moment my perfumer friend Callum introduced me to Tilleul, its honey note immediately captivated me. Honey has quickly become one of my favourite indulgences, particularly the artisan honey varieties crafted here in Ireland. In particular, Lannléire’s ivy honey, which Tilleul summoned memories of, with its tangy citrus-like greens blending seamlessly with the intoxicating rich deep honey sweetness.
Paul Vacher originally composed Le Galion Tilleul to capture the haunting allure of a linden blossom tree that captivated him in the garden of Le Galion’s private hotel in Neuilly. As I inhale the perfume its like this stunning tree is blooming on my skin and awakens half forgotten memories, transporting me to a place I once called home, perhaps the bustling streets of Paris or the serene forests of Lillehammer in Norway? It could also be summers spent in my parents’ garden, where the intoxicating scent of honeysuckle lingered in the air, mingling of a nectary vanillic sweetness wrapped in delicate yet narcotic jasmine-like haze. Tilleul possesses facets of this honeysuckle essence, like its vines are interwoven with the verdant and herbal qualities of the linden trees. The aroma of zesty lemon and lime is delicately veiled in a shimmering slivery honeyed glow, creating a heady fragrance that is utterly seductive. It tantalises your senses, beckoning you to dive into nature, where this magnificent tree is in full bloom.
Press image of Le Galion Tilleul courtesy of the brand.
Quentin Bisch has truly captured the enchantment of linden trees in bloom in this recomposed perfume. As Tilleul unfolds and begins to settle, it’s as if a photograph starts to blur and transform into a beautifully abstract painting. The combination of soft ambroxan and Quentin’s “Bischmode” musks creates a gentle haze, reminiscent of the warm summer sun casting a soft glow around the linden tree, gently blurring the focus as you drift into a dream.
On my skin, it becomes musky and slightly smoky, exuding a cosy sensuality that perfectly complements the intoxicating florals and delicious honey notes. Le Galion Tilleul feels light and airy, skillfully balancing the ambroxan and musks to create a fragrance that quietly fills a room with its captivating aroma, haunting my skin long into the next day. It’s as if Quentin Bisch has captured the essence of nature and gifted us with this precious gem of a perfume. I hope more people discover its stunning beauty. When I wear it, I feel enrobed by its green and yellow honeyed tones and as the musks arrive its like the gentlest yet most sensual hug. It exudes simplicity and elegance, making it perfect for any time of the year. However, now that nature is in full bloom, it feels even more stunning and timely, as if the sunlight of summer dances on your skin like magic, while you bask in the presence of a linden tree in the great outdoors. If you hadn’t guessed already, I like Le Galion Tilleul a lot! Summer loving!
Notes: Linden accord, honey, ambroxan, musks.
Disclaimer: Merci to Paul Chabot for Le Galion Tilleul who provided it for this piece, nose and thoughts are as always, my own.
J Wearescentient – Editor, artist and olfactive writer.
Michelyn’s Note: Please read the first reviews here at CaFleureBon in 2013 for Sortilege and 2014 Snob, Special For Gentlemen, 222, La Rose, Tubereuse, Whip, and Eau Noble by our beloved Managing Editor Tama Blough, who passed January 9, 2015. Ida Meister’s review of Jasmin and Lauryn’s review of L’Ame Perdue. Enjoy former Senior Editor Emmanuelle Varron pieces on Le Galion L’Astre and Ferveur.
Please read Nicolas Chabot’s Creative Directors in Perfumery article here
J’s image of Le Galion’s Tilleul
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