Everything about the Maison Martin Mariela ‘Replica’ range draws me to it. The divine packaging, the simplicity of the label, the intention and meaning behind each fragrance.
Launched in Selfridges London, this summer – three perfumes that are intended to have captured the scent in the air at a specific, and romantic, moment in time. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling that there are certain moments, that you just want to bottle everything about. Not even the most significant moments perhaps, just certain days when you are somewhere beautiful or that you feel exceptionally happy. These fragrances feel as if you are sharing part of someone’s favourite day.
I’m a label geek. The specific detail makes this product particularly special to me – I think it is incredibly romantic. I never forget a date, and it’s amazing where a smell can instantly take you back to.
Fragrance 1 – Flower Market
Originally – Flower Market
Province and Period – Paris, 2011
Fragrance Description – Crisp petal freshness
Style Description – Female Fragrance
It is said to have been inspired by freshly cut flowers, wet petals, leaves crushed and buckets of water. Fresh, like cut stems, with notes of freesia, Grasse rose petals, jasmine and tuberose.
Fragrance 2 – Beach Walk
Originally – Beach Walk
Province and Period – Calvi, 1972
Fragrance Description – Sunkissed salty skin
Style Description – Female Fragrance
They say that it is intended to remind you of a summer’s day strolling along the ocean with your feet sinking into the sand. Beach Walk contains bergamont, lemon, pink pepper, ylang ylang and coconut milk – it has a hint of the salty sea. Radiant and sensual.
Fragrance 3 – Funfair
Originally – Funfair Evening
Province and Period – Santa Monica, 1994
Fragrance Description – Sweet and mellow delight
Style Description – Female Fragrance
In the UK the Replica range is still exclusively sold in Selfridges. In Ireland it is stocked in Brown Thomas.
Size and Price – 100ml for £60.00
To buy – http://www.selfridges.co.uk/maisonreplica
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