Как пахнет вода?Of course, freshness and coolness. But still something else ... These are the thawed ice floes of the Norwegian fjords, and the smell of exotic flowers absorbed in the tropical lagoon, and the powerful gust of the ocean, and the peacefully gurgling fountain in the middle of the Calabrian garden. Thierry Vasser, the leading perfumer of the fashion house "Gerlen", decided to create an allegory of water, which is called Aqua Allegoria. She appeared in the last year of the twentieth century. What is she like? As the creator himself expressed it, water is the element of absolute freedom. And this is her main motto. The rest of the water can be very different. This was confirmed by Thierry Wasser, releasing five flavors for Jean-Paul Gerlaine in one fell swoop. But this was only the beginning of the journey. Perfumer's round-the-world tour every spring is guaranteed to give Guerlain fans a new fragrance. This palette we consider in our essay. Is this collection suitable only for connoisseurs of aquatic flavors? Most likely no. Life-giving water only creates a background, mood. But each fragrance weaves unique notes, inspired by nature itself. This new concept of freshness, enclosed in the original honeycomb-style bottle, offers every time a completely new eau de toilette, which reveals the unexplored facets of the aquastical lightness of being.
The main collection. Fresh herbs and their smell
Как уже указывалось, в 1999 году было выпущено immediately five flavors of Guerlain Aqua Allegoria: Herba Fresca, "Ylang and Vanilla", "Rose Manifika", "Pampleluune" and "Velor Lavender". We begin our review with the first in the list of toilet water. The name "Herba Fresco" can be translated as "freshly cut grass." Reviews add: early morning. When the newly risen sun has not had time to drink all the dew. How nice to walk barefoot on this soft grass and inhale its spicy smell! It is a relaxed fragrance that combines refinement and freshness. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca Eau de Toilette will suit lovers of herbal and aquastic smells. It combines the coolness of morning dew, mint freshness, the brightness of citrus and the scent of wild flowers. Perfume composition opens with sour notes of lemon. Several sharp edges of the smell gently fringing the pink clover. Green tea and mint dominate the heart of this fragrance. And in the light, like a bride's veil, gentle lily of the valley and cyclamen are heard. Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is eau de toilette with which the dream of modern man comes true - harmonious dissolution in nature and unity with it.
New this year: "Calabrian Bergamot"
What is this flavor?The Lombard city of Bergamo in Northern Italy gave the world flowers of citrus plants, which are increasingly used by perfumers for compositions, where the main focus is on freshness. You have probably tasted delicious Earl Gray tea ("Gray Earl")? Bergamot is also present in the drink. But under the generous scorching sun of Calabria (southern Italy), these flowers received a new sound. This is a bright elixir. He as if absorbed the southern sun, brings to mind the collection of peaches on a hot summer day, the fragrance of fruit orchards. Citrus fruits have been used repeatedly in perfume compositions of the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria series: Mandarine Basilic (2007), "Grapefruit" (one of the flavors of the first collection, 1999), "Fresh" and "Green Lemon" (2003 and 2014, respectively), "Amazing Orange" (2005). The pyramid of smells in the new Calabrian Bergamot is dynamic and truly amazing. It is dominated, of course, by this orange blossom with a sweetish hint, but so many-sided! All shades of bergamot seem to shimmer in the rays of the Calabrian sun. The perfumer flavored toilet water with greens of dewy herbs and warm spices. Reviews characterize Bergamot Calabria as a citrus-chypre flavor. A small portion of musk makes toilet water in demand not only among connoisseurs of aquastical aromas, but also sweet oriental perfumes. Therefore, it will suit lovers and freshness, and "stuffy night."
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Эта парфюмерная композиция появилась весной 2007 years with a light hand Marie Salaman. Many people still do not understand how a fresh, sweet and so energetic mandarin with spicy greens of basil, which is often added to salads, can be combined. However, this duet unexpectedly sounds very harmonious. In addition, reviews claim that in addition to mandarin and basil, the composition involves a whole chorus of flavors. Already in the overture, the sensitive noses of users caught the notes of orange blossom, bitter orange, green tea, ivy and sweet mandarin fruit called "Clementine". At the heart of the perfume composition on the stage comes the duet of the main actors. But he barely heard chamomile and peony sing along. The base of this toilet water - like an expensive perfume. In it feminine and deep notes of amber and sandalwood are heard. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Eau de Toilette belongs to the class of fumigourous citrus aromas. It is created exclusively for the warm season, when the body asks for coolness. Aroma can and should be put on work. Citrus energize, perfume does not stifle even in the closed premises of the office. Basil makes an interesting savory flavor to the sweetness of mandarin. So fragrant beautiful and happy girls, enjoying every moment of life. Reviews notice that the perfume surprisingly resistant to concentrate toilet water.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita
Last spring (2016) Thierry Wasser surprisedfans of their talent ingenious and discouraging immediacy. He mixed a juicy and sweet pear (in French Pera) with a summer drink that perfectly quenches thirst - “granite”. Fruit cocktail came out surprisingly balanced. Pale pink liquid - the very essence of warm freshness. Eau de toilette will appeal not only to lovers of aquatic, but also sweet, fruity aromas. To describe the sound of perfume, you must first explain what granite. The ice is pounded into small crystals, fruit syrup is poured into this snow - in this case, a juicy green-yellow pear. The composition is bordered by the citrus sound of bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. They seem to enhance the sound of small ice granites. But the pear (in a company with apricot and osmanthus) gradually takes its course and envelops everything with velvet edging, creating verges of flavor. A fruity bouquet of Hedion and Orange Blossom is gently wedged into a fruity sound. A line of Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita with notes of cedar seems to take us to the mossy carpet of the southern forest. In the base notes chypre chords intertwined with white musk and the amazing smell of expensive tanned leather.
"Grapefruit"
Туалетная вода Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune входила in the first collection of 1999. There is evidence that the fragrance was created by the master himself and the head of the fashion house, Jean-Paul Guerlain. But it could also be perfumer Matilda Laurent. The name "Grapefruit" is simple and concise. But do not assume that the perfume composition is so poor that it consists of only this one ingredient. No, the whole citrus grove is felt in this choir. Bergamot beautifully borders grapefruit tartness. From the first notes, the scent seems to take you to the citrus orchard at dawn. A huge sun rises and immediately warms the earth, scattering night shadows. Night rain still shimmers with pearl drops on the dark leaves of citrus trees. But the sensual heart of perfumery composition opens gradually. In it, black currant leaves are harmoniously combined with neroli and petitgrain. Acute onset, intimate heart and surprisingly soft, warm and sweet finish - this is how users characterize this fragrance. Vanilla and patchouli are felt at the finish. Later, the grapefruit's sensual energy was revealed in Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic. Reviews inform that in this toilet water sharp and velvety notes are combined, vibrant vitality and surprising pacification. In this first creation of “Aqua Allegory” from “Gerlen”, the merits of grapefruit are favorably emphasized, and the accompanying components enhance the feeling of freshness and aquastical depth.
"Solar Lily"
How Aqua Allegoria Mandarine became a repetition andThe development of "Grapefruit" and Lys Soleia was created by Thierry Vasser in 2012 to remind fans of the fashion house about the first fragrance - "Ylang-ylang and Vanilla". The composition belongs to the group of floral and fruit. Begins perfumer with a real whirlwind of morning freshness. Top notes vibrate with the zest of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, gradually giving way to crispy palm leaves. In the heart of the fragrance, as stated in the title, the sunny yellow lily sounds. Its pleasant, but rather pungent smell softens exotic ylang-ylang. Notes of sweet and juicy tropical fruits are added to this floral bouquet. The fragrance has rather unexpected base notes. They contain refined tuberose, sweet musk and warm, as if homemade vanilla. This trail as if takes us over the water surface of the turquoise lagoon to the warm sand of a snow-white beach, and the tropical sun touches our skin with rays. But the morning freshness remains. This perfume, reviews assure us, is designed to be worn during the summer holidays "on the southern shores."
Teazzurra
How refreshing it is on a hot summer day.cold green tea with chamomile! His unobtrusive light fragrance embodied in the perfume composition Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra from "Gerlene." Fashion house could not stay away from the trend of creating a perfume unisex. And this fragrance is equally suitable for both women and men. Eau de toilette was released in 2015 by Thierry Vasser. Already one bottle of clear liquid and as if "sweaty" droplets casts us an association with the long-awaited coolness. The bottle is crowned with a mesh, branded for this ruler, in the form of golden honeycombs. The aroma itself is classified as a citrus vinegar. And indeed, the whole overture of the perfume composition is devoted to grapefruit, lemon, bergamot and watery juz. Green tea with chamomile dominates the heart of the fragrance. But as well as it is necessary to qualitative toilet waters, several more are added to two main components - background. So, the delicious sound of tea and chamomile is complemented by white jasmine. The perfume train is woven from sweet and soft musk and vanilla threads, which are beautifully bordered by calon. Reviews claim that eau de toilette transfers its owner to the flourishing Russian meadow. The fragrance is suitable for summer use by both sexes.
What smells like "Green Lemon"
Limon Verde was created in 2014 by ThierryWasser as a result of his journey to Brazil. Among the thirty-five "Allegory of Water" Caribbean lemon (otherwise - lime) occupies a key place. Citrus fruits are somehow present in most toilet waters of this line. In this regard, "Lemon" is a typical representative of its family. But this fragrance is subtly reminiscent of Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita, although there is no mention of the pear in the list of ingredients. The fact is that the perfume composition was inspired by the Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail. But Wasser only took the “mood” of the caipirinhas, and did not repeat it in the concentration of toilet water. The Brazilian cocktail is made from lime, cachaca, ice and brown cane sugar. In the perfumery pyramid "Lemon Verde" used several other ingredients. The composition opens with a powerful and fresh lime chord. Its slightly bitter smell seems to awaken all sensitive receptors and allows us to fully enjoy the aromas of the “heart”. And in it, along with green notes, tropical fruits and a lot of blue figs are felt. All this is flavored with a pleasant smell of cane sugar. Tonka beans fully dominate the base of the flavor. Eau de toilette is declared as unisex. But reviews claim that this fragrance is too feminine, delicate, without sharp edges of men's cologne. Eau de toilette gives a feeling of joyful freshness and lightness, like a morning in the tropics, when fog spreads over the jungle.
Lovers of floral fragrances dedicated
From 2010 to 2012, the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria seriescame out under the name "Bouquets". Consider them briefly and in order. "Bouquet of Numero 1" belongs to the floral green fragrances. The composition opens with bergamot, whose energy is softened by herbal notes. In the heart of the pyramid lush juicy summer fruits. The users' noses caught the presence of peach and apricot. But why is toilet water called “Bouquet”? Yes, because after a moment they open on the skin and fill with themselves all the white flowers. Reviews characterize the “Bouquet No. 1” as charming toilet water. It is associated with swimming in a clear and clean river, with beaches covered with green grass and white flowers. Light aroma of jasmine does not cause headaches and suffocation, it is only unobtrusively gentle. In 2011, Vasser released his new bouquet. Aqua Allegoria Bouquet Numero 2 is completely different from its older brother. There are no green notes or citrus in it. The composition is classified as floral and fruit. Only three chords - cream rose, iris and lychee, but from this toilet water does not seem unpretentious. All components perfectly harmonize, creating the feeling of morning in the Garden of Eden. The name Bouquet de Mai is very successful. Vasser managed to conclude all the flowering of the magnificent May in a bottle with branded golden honeycombs. This eau de toilette for women smells like a bouquet of white flowers, in which users caught the aromas of jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley. Notes of freshly cut grass and pink pepper give an extraordinary sound to the composition. Grapefruit gives a feeling of freshness, purity and harmony.
"Angelika and Lilac"
Отцом выпущенного в 2007 году аромата Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas was himself a master of Jean-Paul Guerlain. Eau de toilette, say reviews, sounds as difficult and long, like expensive perfume. The perfumery composition at first sounds simple and discreet. In the top notes you can feel a vigorous orange accompanied by jasmine and pink pepper. But the heart of this fragrance is charmingly floral. In it compete (or happily cohabit?) Angelica and lilac. It gives them the elegance and sensual sweetness of ylang-ylang. The base of the perfume is woven from the deep bass of white Virginia cedar and heliotrope. Users note that from the very beginning it seems that lilac overshadows the angelica. But you need to give the fragrance the opportunity to open up. After some time, a certain creaminess begins to be felt, the composition becomes perfectly balanced. This floral scent gives a feeling of well-being and cleanliness. The base notes are related to toilet water with expensive perfumes at the house "Gerlen".
"Flora Nerolia"
Flora Nerolia Aqua Allegoria отзывы часто called the best creation in the entire range of aquatic allegories. The fragrance was created in the jubilee year 2000 by Jean-Paul Guerlain. This toilet water stands out from the line with at least one of its saturated amber color. In the top notes of the perfume composition appears neroli to stay with you for a long time. This snow-white flower dominates the plume. Orange blossom is added to it, giving the whole composition a sense of maiden innocence and tenderness. Petitgrain gives the perfume a pleasant bitterness and astringency. In the notes of the heart and jasmine is felt. Resistance of toilet water is just amazing and not inferior to real perfumes. Aroma gives an explosion of spring happiness, nirvana from drowning in white fragrant flowers.
"Gentian"
This 2001 fragrance anticipated released onFifteen years later Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granita Pera Eau de Toilette. In the perfume composition Gentiana also dominates a juicy pear. But the sensation of freshness here is not created by a granite cocktail, ice crushed to the smallest crystals, but grated citrus crust. They composition opens. The peel of bergamot, grapefruit, lime and orange gives a boost to our snuffing receptors with their tartness. Pear and gentian peacefully coexist in the heart of the fragrance (it is tyrlich, and the scientific name is Jentian). This bright piercing blue flower appears in the mountains in early April. His tart sweetness gives the pear powdery shades. The loop of aroma is woven from white musk and sandalwood. In general, the composition is so balanced, elegant and sophisticated that you want to wear perfume even at home - just to lift the mood.
"Laurel and liquorice"
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Laurier - Reglisse isamazing fragrance for women, unlike other "water allegories". A whole creative team of perfumers worked on its creation in 2008: Jean-Paul Guerlain himself, Marie Salaman and Silvana Delacourt. This fragrance can be attributed to the green wine glasses. In the top notes are clearly felt citrus, especially bergamot, surrounded by orange color. Regliss is one of the names of licorice. In Slavic languages, this plant is called licorice. It seems that the connection of licorice, from the root of which is prepared desserts and laurel - seasonings for soups, you can not create perfumes. But one drop of perfume completely dispel all doubts. The laurel in the heart of the perfume composition is not a dry leaf, but a fresh one, with an oily surface on which dew drops tremble. And the licorice gives it a bitter bitterness. A modest spring violet, a noble galbanum and tender neroli fit into the amber base. Green wine glass charges positive and penetrated by sunlight. This fragrance can be worn not only in summer, but also in spring and autumn.
Feedback on the line "Aqua Allegory"
Каждый аромат Guerlain Aqua Allegoria отзывы called unique and inimitable. There are in this lineup and fruit (for example, “Tutti Kivi”) aromas. Connoisseurs of floral bouquets are not particularly limited in their choice. There are as many as three fragrances in which the rose dominates (“Blank”, “Manifestation” and “Pop”). But thanks to the accompanying components, the “queen of flowers” each time gets a new and unique sound. For connoisseurs of exotic can be recommended "Tiare-Mimosa" and "Ylang-Vanilla." All the flavors of the line are well worn in the warm season. But Aqua Allegoria Winter Delice toilet water is also suitable for winter.
