A classy Chanel Christmas
This is a fragrance that’s inspired by greatness — sports greatness.
Building on the success of Chanel’s Allure Homme Sport Eau de Toilette, launched in 2004, is a new fragrance that pushes the boundaries even further: Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme.
It is a new story of freshness by Jacques Polge, creator of Chanel Parfums. It has a more aromatic personality, with mint kicking things off from the very first scent, along with a refreshing pulsation upheld by Sicilian mandarin rind and Moroccan cypress. Discreet but present, clary sage adds a touch of warmth, an almost amber plant-like sensuality. While not as spicy as the Allure Homme Sport Eau De Toilette, the composition nevertheless calls upon black pepper from Madagascar, suggesting the muted and rhythmic beat that resonates in the chest. Then comes the big moment — white musk accord selected by Jacques Polge for its cottony soft and subtly animal intonations. And above all, the round, almondy note of tonka bean is used to create intensity. Cedar, a conserved genetic fragment of the Allure Homme Sport makeup, pursues its support role as a symbol of pure strength. A straight line underscored by milky Sandalwood. One thing is for certain: the Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme gives a fresh boost on the skin.
It has a personality that is daring icy and powerful, and because it is a Chanel, it is elegant as well.
Chanel no. 5
Of all the perfumes in the world, this may be the most storied of them all. Mademoiselle Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel wanted to create “a woman’s fragrance that smells like a woman,” and in essence overturned the rules of traditional perfumery, which dictated the pure essence of a single garden flower as opposed to the sexually provocative perfumes (with musk or jasmine) that were favored by courtesans.
But Coco Chanel was nothing but a rebel in the 1920s. Even the design of the bottle — simple, transparent and rectangular, what she called “an invisible bottle” — was unheard of as the more popular ones were very elaborate and made by Lalique or Baccarat.
Chanel collaborated with the legendary Ernest Beaux, and in 1921 Chanel No. 5 Parfum was launched. It has been described as “the most precious, most accomplished form of the fragrance, bearing perfectly the stamp of fine perfumery. It conveys the very essence of femininity.” The fragrance is composed of jasmine from Grasse and may rose.
This is the scent to wear for a sexy holiday season.
Like Marilyn Monroe said when asked what she wore to bed, “Five drops of Chanel No. 5.”
Sublimage la crème yeux
Because the holidays are a busy time, it’s no surprise that some women feel unattractive with very little sleep and rest as they prepare for Christmas. And it shows in the eyes.
Chanel comes to the rescue with Sublimage La Crème Yeux, a silky, fragrance-free eye cream that does not only correct the signs of aging, it also smoothens the eye contour. It melts into the skin, leaving a velvety finish. Upon application, it provides a feeling of comfort and the eyes look rested and light up with a new radiance.
Apply Chanel Sublimage La Crème Yeux morning and/or evening to the eye contour, including the upper eyelid. Then smooth over the skin from the inner corner of the eye outwards.
At the heart of this formula are the fruit and flower of vanilla planifolia. When combined, the result is an exclusive active ingredient that is as powerful as it is rare: enriched Planifolia PFA. Rich in polyketones and heterosides, this plant gem has exceptional regenerating powers at the heart of the skin. With infinite precision, it corrects all the signs of aging. Moisturized and plumped, the eye contour is smoothed, more even-toned, brighter. Wrinkles and fine lines fade; the eyelids look firmer, lifted.
The effectiveness of Enriched Planifolia PFA, combined with that of a Chanel Eye Complex, improves elasticity and tone around the eyes. The Chanel Eye Complex boosts microcirculation and has an instant de-puffing effect. Within days, the eyes look more beautiful, as dark circles fade and puffiness diminishes. Bright and luminous, the eyes stand out and look more striking.
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Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, Chanel No. 5 and Sublimage La Crème Yeux are available at Rustan’s Department Store.
