Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

2 1 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he ultimate classic in a woman’s wardrobe is the Little Black Dress, or LBD as many people shorten it to. Universally known as the one dress that you can rely on to make you look and feel fantastic, the LBD allows you to be your best self so you can mesmerise all those you encounter. French fashion and cosmetic house, Guerlain, has recognised the importance of this iconic fashion piece and released the concept into some exciting fragrances. La Petite Robe Noire is a collection of indispensable aromas, all designed to complement any outfit in the most irresistible way. As with choices of the little black dress in your wardrobe, these fragrances are showcased to give you the ultimate accessory to your timeless elegance. Designed with an Haute Couture spirit in mind, Guerlain has embodied this into their collection. Always creating new and exciting ways to entice their clients, yet respecting the choices within their current wardrobe, these are accessories that, hopefully, you cannot live without. Renowned artists Kuntzel and Deygas have created the designs that adorn the bottles. Each is completely unique in character and charm. As they themselves proclaim, “The dress of the stars and the star of all dresses, La Petite Robe Noire is getting ready for a sensual and spectacular show. We drew her in her dressing room bottle, just moments before her arrival on the red carpet.” It is true glamour in its purest and most familiar form. All ladies know the ritual of getting ready, choosing what to wear, making up our faces, styling our hair. We always finish off with a spritz of fragrance, but which one to choose? How often do we turn back to our reliable little black dress and know it will make us feel fabulous? Confident that it will make us look utterly gorgeous, our personalities and femininity can shine through. The same concept applies to Guerlain’s fragrance. La Petite Robe Noire will suit all women with all tastes, as it is a classic. The only challenge is to pick one from the collection. Or make it easier on yourself and take them all home, especially when you see how covetable they are. For the first time in perfumery history, all of these fragrances are housed in glass bottles adorned with sequined silkscreen prints. Pure originality and a feast for the eyes, enhanced even more when you notice the glitter details of every design. Each is a scene from a dressing room; a woman preparing to make herself look and feel incredible. Each, too, has a different take on the little black dress. For the Eau de Parfum there’s a puff sleeve creation, the Eau de Toilette is complemented by a sweetheart neckline, whilst the Eau de Parfum Couture is joined by a long dramatic dress. All are completely different from one another yet timeless in equal measures. It doesn’t stop at the bottles either. Each is protected and housed in boxes that are also decorated with sequin dresses. More details sketched by the artists, typical of the French fashion house; like the Eiffel Tower, a chic glove or a ladylike stiletto. All at 50ml size, they’re competing for your attention: which one will you wear? Should you choose the Eau de Parfum, you’ll be treated with a cheeky and tempting fragrance that is refinement personified. Fruity black cherry nestles alongside berry, bergamot and almond notes, which then gives way to the sublime rose. Black tea essence is also infused and, combined with Guerlinade, it makes for a powerful concoction. The Parfum also comes in a Couture option, to showcase your more glamorous side. The floral notes of rose and patchouli are now complemented with woody hints composed of vetiver and finished off with tonka bean. The berries are still present, but in the sharper form of raspberries softened down with bergamot. An awakening for all your senses. A lighter option is to try the Eau de Toilette. Much more on the delicate side of things, the florals seem as if they’re freshly picked to compliment your mood. The fragrance maintains its cheeky demeanour with blackcurrant still running through. The floral rose is now joined by the unmistakeable jasmine and orange blossom, a beautiful mixture of nature. Green notes freshen things up further with white musk and white amber, allowing the staying power to linger within your memory. A welcome addition to the Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire family comes in the form of the ultimate hair accessory. We often spray perfume into our hair, but this is a mistake. Not only is it not designed to be there and last as it does on the skin, it’s also somewhat damaging for your hair. Enter, then, La Petite Robe Noire Hair Mist, a perfect companion to the perfume. Now your hair can emit the same unique notes, as a halo of scent surrounds you wherever you go. No longer is your hair damaged; on the contrary, it is treated. Shine and nourishment are key factors with the special ingredients encapsulated in the practical and handy 30ml bottle. Frosted pink and topped off with a chic ribbon, we’re now gifted with an original drawing by Serge Mansau on the bottle. A wide-brimmed hat hints at the role of this elixir, showcasing that your head and hair can always be accessorised. Sprinkling sweet notes of cherry and blackcurrant wherever you go, fresh florals and lighter green notes also play their part. White musk and white amber are present again to complete all the elements to perfection. Why just spritz your skin when you can do the same for your hair? Carry Guerlain’s La Petite Robe Noire incredible aromas wherever you go, day or night. Guerlain: The Little BlackDress of Fragrance

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