{"title":"Violaine Collas perfumes","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolaine Collas is credited for perfumes in our range: Replica eaux de toilette for Maison Margiela and, together with Alexandra Carlin, Honour Woman for Amouage. Maison Margiela and Amouage do not name the perfumer themselves; the credits come from the fragrance database Parfumo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maison-margiela\"\u003eMaison Margiela\u003c\/a\u003e perfumes are scenes of water. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maison-margiela-replica-sailing-day-eau-de-toilette-100ml\"\u003eReplica Sailing Day\u003c\/a\u003e sets an aquatic accord, aldehydes and juniper over coriander, iris and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-rose\"\u003erose\u003c\/a\u003e, on red seaweed and an ambergris accord. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maison-margiela-replica-bubble-bath-eau-de-toilette-100ml\"\u003eReplica Bubble Bath\u003c\/a\u003e starts with a soap bubbles accord, pink pepper and bergamot, has lavender, rose and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-jasmine\"\u003ejasmine\u003c\/a\u003e in the heart and ends on patchouli, coconut milk and white musks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amouage-honour-woman-eau-de-parfum-100ml\"\u003eHonour Woman\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amouage\"\u003eAmouage\u003c\/a\u003e is a white floral eau de parfum: jasmine, tuberose and gardenia between black pepper, rhubarb leaves and coriander on top and vetiver, frankincense, amber and leather below. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-spices\"\u003eSpices\u003c\/a\u003e appear in all of them, coriander in Sailing Day and Honour Woman and pepper in Bubble Bath and Honour Woman.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amouage-honour-woman-eau-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Amouage Honour Woman Eau de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonour Woman is a white floral that Amouage built around the tragic fate of Madame Butterfly, offered in honour of truth and beauty so that her poetic love and sorrow keep echoing. Pepper, rhubarb leaves and coriander open onto jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley and carnation. It holds 28% perfume oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Pepper, Rhubarb Leaves, Coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasmine, Tuberose, Gardenia, Lily of the Valley, Carnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver, Frankincense, Amber, Opoponax, Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePepper and rhubarb\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is not sweet. Black pepper gives a dry, tingling heat, rhubarb leaves a green, sharp, slightly sour note, and coriander a fresh, citrusy spice. This sets a cool, clear frame before the flowers come in, and the scent does not turn heavy too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA crowd of flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJasmine, tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley and carnation share the heart. Tuberose and gardenia are creamy and heady, lily of the valley adds a fresh, watery glint, jasmine a warm, rounded sweetness and carnation a faint clove-like spice. The effect is a dense, lush bouquet with a sharp edge rather than a soft one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver, resin and leather\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetiver gives a dry, rooty base, frankincense and opoponax a smoky, balsamic resin, and amber a warm glow. Leather runs under all of it and gives the ending a dark, supple tone set against the white flowers. The finish is dry and grown-up rather than sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonour Woman is a full white floral at 28% perfume oil, so two sprays are enough in most settings. It does well on spring and autumn evenings, at dinners and at occasions where a classic, structured floral is welcome. In heat, tuberose and gardenia can feel rich, so use a lighter hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house presents Honour Woman as a women's fragrance. White flowers with some bite are the point: pepper on top, leather and resin below. It is for evening events, formal dinners and anyone who prefers a classic bouquet to a fruity or sugary scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Amouage Honour Woman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonour Woman carries a story rather than a trend: the tragic fate of Madame Butterfly, carried through flowers and resin. The brand gives it 28% perfume oil and six weeks of ageing, and files it under white floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich flowers are in it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive: jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley and carnation, all in the heart. Pepper, rhubarb leaves and coriander sit on top, with vetiver, resins, amber and leather below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand's figures are 28% perfume oil and six weeks of ageing, a full-bodied Eau de Parfum. On the house's own scale of 15 to 35% that is in the upper half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it too heavy for summer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith tuberose and gardenia at the centre and a leather base, it is richer than a light summer floral. Spring and autumn suit it better; in warm weather, apply it sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable as a present?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits someone who loves classic white flowers with a dark, resinous finish. It comes in a 100 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amouage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658297704600,"sku":"AMO-HONOUR-WOMAN-EDP-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/amouage-honour-woman-eau-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360572"},{"product_id":"maison-margiela-replica-sailing-day-eau-de-toilette-100ml","title":"Maison Margiela Replica Sailing Day Eau de Toilette (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA day on a boat out at sea, with spray on the wind, sun on your back and far-away shores ahead. Replica Sailing Day opens with an aquatic accord, aldehydes and juniper, holds coriander, iris and rose in the heart, and ends on red seaweed, ambergris and ambery wood. Maison Margiela files it as a sunny, invigorating woody aquatic eau de toilette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Aquatic accord, Aldehydes accord, Juniper essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Coriander essence, Iris absolute, Rose superessence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Seaweed essence, Ambergris accord, Ambery wood accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaving the harbour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aquatic accord, aldehydes and juniper essence open the scent. The aldehydes add a clean, bright sparkle, the juniper a cool, slightly resinous green bite, and the aquatic accord the fresh, watery air around them. The start is crisp and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWind and sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoriander essence, iris absolute and rose superessence form the heart. Coriander keeps a fresh, green spice running through it, iris gives a soft, cool powder and the rose a quiet floral warmth. The sea air stays present, but the scent gains softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSalt and amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed seaweed essence, ambergris accord and ambery wood accord close the scent. The seaweed gives the salty, mineral depth the brand mentions, ambergris a smooth, warm saltiness and the ambery wood a dry, glowing base. It dries down to a clean, woody shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it when the weather is bright: summer days, weekends by the water, holidays. Apply it to the neck and chest and let the aldehydes and juniper clear before the seaweed and wood come through. Two or three sprays are plenty for an eau de toilette, and it is light enough for office days in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, salty scents with a dry wood base rather than a sweet one, and who want something clean. It is listed as unisex. Boat days, coastal holidays, city summers and spring mornings suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Maison Margiela Replica Sailing Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach note has a clear job in the brand's picture: the aquatic accord, juniper, seaweed and ambergris carry a day at sea between them. The perfumer is Violaine Collas, and the scent came out in 2017. The bottle's cotton label holds the memory, as on every Replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a salty character?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but it is a mineral, dry salt rather than a sugary beach note. Red seaweed and the ambergris accord in the base give it, while the aquatic accord keeps the start watery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it aquatic or woody?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth, as the brand files it: aquatic in the opening and the seaweed, woody in the ambery wood base and the juniper. The heart of coriander, iris and rose links the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I apply it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few sprays on the neck and chest are enough. As an eau de toilette it feels light, so it can go on again in the middle of a warm day without becoming heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould it suit as a gift?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor someone who likes fresh, salty scents, yes. The idea of a day on a boat is easy to picture, and the cotton label on the bottle describes it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Margiela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658641080472,"sku":"MMA-REPLICA-SAILING-DAY-EDT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/maison-margiela-replica-sailing-day-eau-de-toilette-100ml.webp?v=1791393121"},{"product_id":"maison-margiela-replica-bubble-bath-eau-de-toilette-100ml","title":"Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe me-time memory of a hot bath filled to the brim with fragrant foam. Replica Bubble Bath opens with a soap-bubble accord, bergamot and pink pepper, puts lavender, rose and jasmine in the heart, and ends on coconut milk, patchouli and white musks. Maison Margiela presents it as a clean and fresh chypre floral eau de toilette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Soap Bubbles Accord, Pink Pepper essence, Bergamot essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Lavender Flower accord, Rose Superessence, Jasmine absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Patchouli essence, Coconut Milk accord, White Musks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soap bubbles accord, pink pepper essence and bergamot essence open the scent. The bubbles accord gives the airy, rinsed-clean feel, the bergamot a bright citrus lift and the pepper a faint dry sparkle. It is a light, quick start, like steam rising off warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm steam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender flower accord, rose superessence and jasmine absolute make up the heart. Lavender brings a soft herbal calm, rose a smooth petal fullness and jasmine a gentle white-floral warmth. The three stay balanced and clean, which is the soothing centre of the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe soft towel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatchouli essence, coconut milk accord and white musks form the base. The coconut milk adds a creamy, comforting softness, the musks a clean, skin-close warmth, and the patchouli a little earthy depth that grounds the scent. It ends soft, like wrapping up after the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scent for slowing down: after a shower, before an evening in, at the start of a relaxed day. Apply it to the neck, chest and inner arms, where the lavender and musks stay soft. Two or three sprays suit an eau de toilette, and its clean character fits warm rooms and everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like fresh, clean florals with a soft, creamy end, and who see fragrance as a small daily ritual. It is listed as unisex. Spring and summer days, relaxed evenings and anyone who prefers comfort to drama will find it easy to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Maison Margiela Replica Bubble Bath\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long bath is a memory almost everyone knows, and the notes follow it step by step: foam and citrus, the herbal and floral steam, then the soft towel. Violaine Collas is named as its perfumer, and it dates from 2020. The cotton label on the bottle is the Replica way of saying where the scent comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a soapy scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt leans clean and fresh, with a soap-bubble accord at the start and white musks at the end. The lavender, rose and jasmine in the heart keep it floral rather than purely soapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a floral or a chypre?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand calls it a chypre floral. The flowers are lavender, rose and jasmine, and the patchouli in the base gives the chypre side its depth, in a light, clean way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the coconut note sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is soft rather than sweet. The coconut milk accord is creamy and comforting, and the white musks and patchouli keep it from turning sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it to work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is an eau de toilette with a clean, low-key character, so it suits an office, provided you keep to a couple of sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Margiela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658641375384,"sku":"MMA-REPLICA-BUBBLE-BATH-EDT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/maison-margiela-replica-bubble-bath-eau-de-toilette-100ml.webp?v=1791393122"}],"url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/collections\/perfumer-violaine-collas.oembed","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}