Wednesday, November 13, 2013

House of Sillage

The House of Sillage

I have taken the following from the website of this superb fragrance house. It was written by the founder Nicole Mather:  

"I grew to admire the brilliance of scent, and how it can transport you to another place, another time. With this in mind, I have created a line of luxurious and sophisticated fragrances, gathering wisdom from people who have devoted their lives to this particular kind of beauty, collecting rare components from exotic locales.  A synthesis of artistry and craft, tradition and innovation. 

At the House of Sillage, we have poured our hearts into the art of fragrance. Our creations, in both scent and presentation offer timeless elegance, designed for the most discriminating clientele."

The noses behind the parfum line are Francis Camoil and Mark Buxton. 

I have for the last seven entries reviewed all of the current parfums extraits from the House of Sillage. Six from the Signature Collection which are also in the Limited Edition collection along with the addition of Holiday. (Cherry Garden, Nouez Moi, Tiara, Benevolence, Emerald Reign, Love is in the Air, and Limited Edition only Holiday) The Limited Edition Bottles are Beautiful and decorated with Swarovski crystals on the most ornate tops. The Signature Collection bottles are also very pretty and to me resemble cupcakes! Who wouldn't want at least one of these for their very own. 

For me there was not a parfum from this house where I turned up my nose saying, no. Each one was different and intriguing, a pure pleasure to try on my skin. All were very long lasting and completely wearable without the fear of offending anyone I may come into contact with. 

At this point I wonder. If I had to choose favorites, which ones would I choose. I can't make up my mind on three but I can give you four: Emerald Reign, Benevolence, Cherry Garden and Holiday. Now let me complicate things further for myself and decide on my favorite. Now here in lies the most difficulty. I have two. They are Emerald Reign and Benevolence. However, the one that I finally have decided is my absolute favorite in this line for me personally is, Benevolence. 

Now I would like to extend my warmest thanks to Nasreen Rehmat and Valleri Ortiz at Parfumerie Nasreen for sending these wonderful parfums my way to enjoy. Believe me ladies, the pleasure was all mine. 

Limited Edition Holiday

House of Sillage

Parfum Extrait

Citrus/ floral/ green/ woody

Top Notes:  Blood Orange, Mandarine Orange, Black Currant

Heart Notes: Peach, Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, Rose

Base Notes:  Haitian Vetiver, Virginian Cedar oil, White Musk

The House of Sillage description:

"A choir sings notes of Virginian Cedar oil and freshly fallen snow. Find comfort in the warmth of the fireplace. While anticipation stirs an orchestra of Egyptian Jasmine and Haitian Vetiver. Peach, Mandarine and rose resonate the spirit of generosity. Holiday magic emanates."

Citrus and black current edible in every respect are the welcome start of this uplifting introduction. Moments later, peach, Egyptian Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose warm up and the heart of Holiday joins with the fruity start. As this juicy parfum heads toward the base, green Haitian Vetiver and clean woody Virginian Cedar oil join in. Finally soft white musk rounds out this special parfum. Every single note in Holiday is in perfect harmony with the others. The top of this Limited Edition bottle seems to be a Holiday Snow Globe. I can imagine snow with the scent of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar oil combined. Maybe even the slightest hint of a light crackling fire. Standing nearby the fire is a Tree warmed by the fireplace wearing a garland of orange slices, black currants and peach slices emitting their fragrance. Underneath lay presents wrapped in beautiful papers adorned with bows and ribbons simmering in the light of the fire and the tree.

All is at peace and perfect harmony in this gathering of notes. Holiday is a magical surprise.

May be purchased at Parfumerie Nasreen.

Available only in The Limited Edition Bottle for $1,200.00 
2.5 oz./ .75 ml.



Nouez Moi

House of Sillage

Parfum Extrait

Floral/Spicy

Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn 

Heart Notes:  Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose oil, Cardamom

Base Notes:  Tree Moss, Indonesian Patchouli, White Musk

House of Sillage description:

" Beguiling by glance, all in her path are enthralled. She captivates with irresistible notes of Bulgarian Rose. Noble Sicilian Bergamot and aromatic Indian Cardamom. A sultry potion of exotic spices amplifies the sensuality of seduction."

Juicy Sicilian Bergamot with a tickling spicy punch of pink peppercorn are the opening notes of this parfum extrait. Just a minute on the skin before Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose oil warm up to join the top notes with the heart. Shortly Cardamom is apparent as the spicy notes are reinforced and slightly deepened. Ten minutes later tree moss and Indonesian Patchouli join themselves to this potion, bringing about an earthy, ever so slightly woody feel to this fabulous parfum. White musk ever so soft, floats into the web as if  descending from the heavens.

Nouez Moi is a fine intricate web where every note is woven in precisely. Floral and spicy yet with a woody earthy element. Nouez Moi weaves a beautiful bewitching web around the wearer. She is confident and in control, yet, not over bearing. She knows from where she's come, where she is, where she's going and just how to get there. She moves through her life with confidence and determination as others watch and marvel at the grace with which she moves and lives. She is admired by all.

May be purchased through Parfumerie Nasreen.

Available in the Signature Collection bottle for $350.00 or the Limited Edition bottle for $1,200.00 both 2.5 oz./ .75 ml.


Love is in the Air

House of Sillage

Floral/Fruity/Musky

Top Notes: Orange, Plum

Heart Notes:  Jasmine, Roses, Cedarwood

Base Notes:  Patchouli, White Musk

Description from the House of Sillage:

" A beautiful plume of songs of new love in the air. Sweet hints of citrus and plums encircle roses. A tender stolen kiss embraced harmoniously with precious promises of perfume purities." 

    A halo of oranges and plums adorn the beauty of this descending angel garbed in jasmine and roses. As she nears, her shining tresses emit the fragrance of cedarwood. Her wings are soft feathery white plumes and with every moves scent the air ever so slightly with soft white musk. Her feet slowly light on a bed of patchouli. Breathing deep of the air, you look at her and realize her name is Love and you are why she has come.

Love is in the Air is a lovely fruity, creamy floral with a very subtle woody, musky base.

May be purchased through Parfumerie Nasreen

Available in the Signature Collection bottle for $350.00 or the Limited Edition bottle for $1,200.00 both 2.5 oz./ .75 ml.



Saturday, November 2, 2013

TIARA

House of Sillage

Citrus/Floral/Vanilla/Musk

Parfum Extrait

Notes: Calabrian Green Tangerine, Cinnamon, Bulgarian Rose Oil, Peony, Cedar Oil, Madagascan Vanilla, Soft White Musk, Amber

House of Sillage description:

"Emotive and sensuously magnetic, Tiara is a modern classic. Vanilla and musk notes infused with rare and delicate florals create a sumptuously evocative fragrance that is further transformed by the woman wearing it." 

This lovely floral parfum misted on with the Calbrian Green Tangerine and Cinnamon spicy and citrusy. Followed quickly by the Bulgarian Rose and Peony fresh and floral. The citrus now fades and the spices and florals are joined by the cedar oil, vanilla and soft white musk. Nice. The twist was what the Amber did to the whole composition. I could not believe it. The addition of amber made me think that I was standing in a field of sun warmed flowers. Yes, warm flowers. Tiara is very lovely. I could nearly see the yellow sunlight bathing a field of flowers as I kept raising my wrist to my nose. Not too strong, nice sillage and long lasting.

Available at Parfumerie Nasreen.

Signature Collection bottle $350.00 or
Limited Edition Bottle $1,200.00
Both are 2.5 oz./ .75 ml.


CHERRY GARDEN

House of Sillage
Nose: Mark Buxton
Parfum Extrait

Type: Floral/Fresh/Vanilla/Woody

Notes: Sicilian Bergamot Oil, Star Anise, Bitter Almond Oil, Jasmine, Rose, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, White Musk

House of Sillage description:
" Elysian fields of Cherry Blossoms whisper childhood secrets. Sweet hues of Almond and vanilla flow in the breeze. Sun rays kiss soft skin, touched with a fragrance to refresh the wonder hidden within."

The description given by the House of Sillage says it all about this beautiful parfum extrait. But, I have more to add. This parfum gets its cherry blossom scent from the exact combination of the bitter almond oil, jasmine, rose and hint of star anise. Very lovely and soft as a delicate white and pale pink feather floating along on the spring breeze. It brought me back in time to spring drives down a particular road lined on both sides with Cherry Trees in full bloom, heavily laden with those delicate pale pink blossoms.

Nice sillage, long lasting parfum.

May be purchased at Parfumerie Nasreen.

Available in the Signature Collection (cupcake bottle) $350.00 or the
Limited Edition bottle $1,200.00 both are 2.5 oz./ .75 ml.



EMERALD REIGN

House of Sillage

Parfum Extrait

Type: Spicy/Earthy/Smoky/Woody

Top:  Violet Leaves, Geranium Leaves

Heart: Coriander, Indonesian Nutmeg, Indian Cardamom, 

Base: Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Patchouli

Nose: Mark Buxton

A unique and wonderful parfum extrait! Here is the description from the House of Sillage:

"The royal White Tiger is rare, untamed; with emerald eyes. Confidence reigns. Fiercely independent. Inner strength preceding. Do not stare into the eye of the tiger. Brazen Indonesian Nutmeg and spicy Indian Cardamom oil convey courage unprecedented. The fragrance of empowerment."

This is my personal description of EMERALD REIGN: The notes listed above are in the order that they revealed themselves on my skin. Emerald Reign misted onto my skin in an aquatic burst of violet leaves to be joined in seconds by the dry green of geranium leaves. These two were joined in the blink of an eye by the very luscious spicy heart. Before I knew it, the two top notes seemed to have drifted away and the base notes began to emerge one by one. This wonderful parfum warmed, became slightly smoky, woody and then gained an earthiness as it developed. Yet, it retained a spicy accord which swirls through it like cinnamon in a bun. Nice sillage, and longevity. Emerald Reign beckons others to the wearer. It is mysterious, intriguing, rich and as plush as black velvet. The invitation is there, come hither if you dare!

May be purchased at Parfumerie Nasreen

Housed in unique cupcake bottles of either the Signature Collection $350.00 or the Limited Edition $ 1,500 pictured below.
both are 2.5 oz./.75 ml.




BENEVOLENCE

House of Sillage

Parfum Extrait

Type: Floral/Fresh/ Vanilla

Notes: Bergamot, Tunisian Bitter Almond Oil, Tunisian Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lavender
            Madagascan Vanilla, White Musk, Sugar

House of Sillage description:

" A gift wrapped in the promise of a journey where the sacred essence of love becomes the source of immortality."

My description is this:

     Bergamot sprays warm skin with a juicy burst of citrus, quickly joined by Tunisian Bitter Almond Oil bringing a momentary cherry quality turning nutty in minutes as it settles. As the citrus note subsides the heart of sweet powdery delicate orange blossom is very nice joined with the vibrant smoothness of jasmine. Almond and powdery floral is a nice combination and the addition of lavender brings a slight earthy quality to the composition. In a few more minutes the base begins to engage and swirl throughout the heart. Vanilla creamy and smooth yet not to sweet.  Very soft and feathery white musk. But that is not the end of this beautiful parfum. Add a dash of sugar and it is really complete. Gourmand? I don't really think so. This lovely parfum extrait is perfectly balanced between the sweet, the powdery florals and the feather soft white musk. Neither strong nor fleeting. Benevolence has great longevity and nice sillage. 

Where to find: Parfumerie Nasreen

2.5 OZ. / .75 ML

Housed in either the Signature Collection bottle (cupcake) $350.00
or The Limited Edition Gorgeous Bottle $1,200. Both pictured below.