FRANCE. Guerlain has updated its L’Instant de Guerlain masterbrand with two new seasonal versions. L’Instant d’un Été for him and for her (pictured left) will begin rolling out from March.
The limited-edition feminine fragrance features a juice revamped with florals and citrus, coloured the shade of grapefruit and bitter orange. Key notes include magnolia, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, vanilla and musk.
It will be available as an 80ml edt spray, priced domestically at €50.50.
The masculine version, described as a fragrance frisson, includes cool, frosted notes teamed with woods, for a tonic sensation. The juice features neroli, star anise, lemon petitgrain and pink pepper.
In line with its cool positioning, the fragrance is coloured an icy blue-green. It will be available as a 125ml edt spray, priced at €50.50.
Also launching in time for the summer season is a collection of Eaux Légères. These are lighter, more refreshing versions of three Guerlain classics: Vetiver, Habit Rouge and Shalimar.
Vetiver Sport (right) will be launched from 1 March. The reworked juice is said to highlight the original’s most invigorating accents. The scent opens with lemon and bergamot, leading to a strong heart of pepper and nutmeg. The base is a blend of Tonka bean and, of course, vetiver.
Vetiver Sport is available as a 75ml edt spray, priced at €39.
Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette Légère 100ml is said to deliver an intense freshness, thanks to a bigger focus on fresh/oriental notes. A clearer, floral accord replaces the original’s spicy middle note, while a mix of wood, spice and vanilla replaces the former leathery base.
Lastly, Shalimar has been revamped with a Shalimar Light Eau Légère Parfumée. A fresh oriental, it features bergamot, jasmine, May rose and vanilla.
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