Lac Noir

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake is the most iconic ballet in the classical repertoire. A masterpiece of absolute grace and Romantic drama, it is defined by the duality of its two heroines: Odette, the White Swan of light, and Odile, the Black Swan of shadow. Two reflections of the same beauty, each the mirror of the other.

To express this duality, the composition opens with a delicate, transparent floral accord that gradually deepens, revealing the full complexity and emotional depth of the work. A distinctly feminine floral musk, poised between innocence and mystery.

Lotus rises in the opening, crystalline and pure, like the melody of violins gliding across still waters. It is the voice of the White Swan, radiant and commanding. Ylang-ylang follows, rich and intoxicating, embodying the tension between the two swans as they face one another. Candied rose unfolds next, warm and delicately sweet, revealing the shadow that gives beauty its greatest depth. A dark sweetness, almost dangerous, it is the Black Swan. Vanilla lingers quietly beneath, soft and satin-like, a subtle thread running through the composition.

Powdery musk settles into the final silence, silky and enduring, the softness that remains on the skin long after everything has fallen quiet. Like the final act, when the curtain falls, yet the emotion endures.

The accords

Lotus: Transparent and pure, the violins rise above the water, evoking the swan’s melody.

Ylang-Ylang: Intoxicating and enigmatic, it embodies duality, a floral shadow steeped in mystery.

Candied Rose: Dark and enveloping, a muted tension at the heart of the fragrance.

Vanilla: Soft and satin-smooth, it accompanies the composition in a gentle undertone.

Powdery Musk: Silky and enduring, it brings the composition to its final silence.

The olfactory symphony in detail

Soprano: Sweet Orange

Alto: Lotus, Candied Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

Bass: Musky Notes, Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Vanilla

In a fortissimo world, this moment is your solo amidst the turmoil, an interlude. Let your senses unfold through this ritual.

1. Open the bottle : This gesture marks a pause. The noise fades away, time changes tempo, and you step into your own sanctuary.
2. Begin the melody: Close your eyes. Let the opening notes carry you away and awaken your senses.
3. Spray the composition: Breathe. The fragrance and the music meet in a perfect harmony. The senses awaken, a vibrant emotion, that is entirely your own emerges.

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