MANILA, Philippines - Annick Goutal’s perfumes have always incarnated their creators’ dreams. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the perfume house lets these dreams live on as Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal create their new fragrance — Mon Parfum Cheri.
It all started with a unique present stored away in their office: a small concrete that the author Colette gave to Annick Goutal — a woody, timeless fragrance that has survived decades with no signs of aging.
Camille, obsessed with this unusual fragrance, was drawn back to her childhood memories of Hollywood’s wartime movies — tempting satin, delicate lace, actresses and their gloved hands and ruby lips — and a memory of her mother dressing for an evening out.
As Annick dedicated the Petite Cherie perfume to her daughter, now it is Camille’s turn to honor the eternal beauty of her mother with a scent to remember her by — Mon Parfum Cheri, par Camille.
Using a patchwork of inspirations Camille has collected over the years, the chypre-like blend naturally reveals its boquet. The first scent of Indonesian patchouli casts an aura of mystery. The patchouli progressively melds in to create a bewitching, spicy fragrance.
Mon Parfum Cheri, par Camille is a unique olfactory creation that raises that standard of desire even higher.
Available in its traditional ribbed, red bottle, the eau de toilette (which comes in 50 ml. and 100 ml. bottles) bears a black tulle and satin ribbon, as does the more concentrated version, the eau de parfum (100 ml). Inspired by the world of 1940s movies, the bottle is wrapped in a black cover with gold highlights.
Annick Goutal is available at Rustan’s Department Store.