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Making scents with Parfums Henry Jacques

In the quieter lifestyle that has resulted from long days spent at home, we now have ample time to be still and just being—free and unencumbered from the many activities that once distracted us from “me time”.

Indeed, this is a wonderful window of opportunity to establish a ritual of self-care indulging the senses and what better way than traipsing down the scented path to discover anew and awaken unearthed emotions, memories and inspirations.

Henry Jacques boutique, Kuala Lumpur

As Anne-Lise Cremona, daughter of the great perfumer Henry Jacques, once said, “If time is the new luxury, perfume is time for yourself.”

The Henry Jacques haute parfumerie, steeped in tradition yet resolutely avant-garde, draws on time-honoured codes to design contemporary elegance. Its greatest gift is that of pure perfume together with its rituals which are dissipating in a hyper modern world.

From the heart of Provence, time stands still in the laboratory and birthplace of Henry Jacques haute parfumerie, where perfumed dreams and creative impulses hold sway in a thousand scents, composed of premium natural essences gleaned from all over the world.

With the rebirth of the Essences, the Maison brings back the beauty of a gesture and time for oneself, time to find yourself. With peerless rigour, the crafting atelier selects the natural essences, weighing their nuances which are then allowed to interact, change and harmonise with each other to reach a perfect balance.

Henry Jacques boutique, Singapore

Think velvety rose; intoxicating tuberose; sunny lavender; sumptuous jasmine; soft, sensual, heady musk; subtle, hot, marine ambergris—a glimpse of the palette of essences making up its enchanted realm of fragrances. Great perfumery where memory and the senses converge, along with an alchemy of colours, textures and ideas to conjure and sublimate a personal journey.

Among Henry Jacques’ treasure trove is Les Classiques de HJ, whose 50 fragrances represent the Maison’s immense olfactive accomplishments as well as the gateway to its universe as an expression of the different facets of one’s personality and sartorial sense. A different scent profile for the mood and style of the day and night, so to speak.

Henry Jacques boutique, Hong Kong

The purity of the Essences defines the foundations of the perfumery, along with reviving the elegance of applying perfume to the skin. With just a few subtle drops, the fragrance is left lingering without pervading the physical space but the memory and soul.

To further personalise one’s olfactive odyssey of owning an intimate collection of Henry Jacques perfumes is the grandeur and nobility associated with the ancient notion ofperfume chests to store those precious bottles of essences. Available in configurations that can showcase up to 3, 6 or 10 crystal flacons and in four colours of choice: taupe, brown, beige and pink, these perfume boxes are complimentary with the purchase of 3, 6 or 10 bottles of Les Classiques or Les Brumes.

A private perfume ritual is a marvellous way to luxuriate in carving time out for oneself—simply by reaching for a personal selection of scents that speak with the power of a recollection or an impression of life and which is safely nestled in a refined perfume box gracing the alcove of a room, a bathroom vanity or a beautiful credenza.

Displaying one’s unique persona, the perfume box also holds the beautiful memories and important moments in one’s life. The simple, delicate allure of timeless perfumes elevated to an Art of Living leaves not only an enduring imprint as “companions of absence, mementos of the sublime” but they also perfectly narrate who we are or want to be.

Visit parfumshenryjacques.com to find out more.

 

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

Henry Jacques haute parfumerie on the partnership between flacon and fragrance

Architect-designer Christophe Tollemer is a master of French elegance as the founder of his eponymous interior design agency based in the quintessential heart of the Rive Gauche in Paris. His approach is holistic and detail-oriented but never conventional in the orchestration of an aesthetic-meets- function sensibility.

Using the eye, innovation and intuition of a planner, artist, jeweller and landscaper, the prolific creative always takes a meticulous yet exploratory route in collaboration with his select and discerning clientele.

Working in the realms of interior and exterior architecture, decoration and landscaping, his acclaimed projects include city and country luxury residences as well as commercial establishments such as fine-dining restaurants and upscale hotels the likes of French ski resort Aman Le Mélézin, the palace-turned-hotel La Bastide de Gordes and the upcoming Le Grand Contrôle on the Versailles compound.

He is fully committed to the mission of integrating his clients’ unique story and way of thinking which makes his appointment as Henry Jacques artistic director a flawless fit.

 

Firmly grounded in the art of bespoke design and creation, Tollemer lends his flair and influence to the olfactive universe of Henry Jacques, tasked with envisioning and shaping the haute parfumerie’s design identity—centred around perfume flacons and cabinets, gift chests and boutiques emanating authentic and classic French sophistication.

 

Mr Henry Jacques in the atelier

Among Tollemer’s extensive portfolio in partnership with Henry Jacques are his designs for the Masterpieces collection, emblematic of the maison’s high perfumery legacy— representing nearly half a century of excellence and creativity since founder Henry Jacques Cremona set up his perfume house in 1975. Encapsulating Les Toupies and Renaissance, the Masterpieces family is the quintessence of olfactory art.

These exceptional perfumes of rare and delicate essences are beautifully matched by their dedicated limited-edition crystal  flacon creations—specially conceived and designed by Tollemer, and crafted by commissioned artisans.

 

LES TOUPIES COUPLES

The three pairs of complementary Les Toupies fragrances are uniquely developed as his and hers scents—similar yet entirely different, and living together in perfect symbiosis and harmony. For Chapter 1, Mr. H & Mrs. Y epitomise French elegance; Chapter 2 revolves around No.16 & No.81, classical yet with an avant-garde edge; and Chapter 3 unveils Fanfan & Galileo, spirited yet intimate.

The exquisite “spinning tops” that hold the evocations of joyful dreams and memories embodied by these scents took Tollemer 3, 2 and 3 years of plodding obsessively to design the series of  acons for Chapters 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

 

The complex feat of transforming the design lines into three-dimensional crystal objects—strong in form yet delicate in detail—was entrusted to specially commissioned craftsmen to meticulously create by hand. It is incredible how all the facets, planes and angles of the intricate patterns on the flacons are accentuated to capture and reflect the light, and ultimately evoke the character of the perfume within.

 

When placed alongside each other, each Les Toupies pair perfectly synergises to elicit a sense of movement from the way the curves of the flacons appear to respond in a rhythmic waltz— whether boasting the graceful refinement of Chapter 1; bold architecture of Chapter 2; or curved exuberance of Chapter 3.

 

RENAISSANCE FAMILY

Tollemer’s never-ending search for proportion, symmetry and balance with a nod to art and historic French craftsmanship also inspired the Renaissance collection. This striking high jewellery collection by Henry Jacques introduces novel couture scents composed from pure oils that have been extracted from the most treasured and exclusive ingredients, such as Iris and Dehen El Oudh, sourced from all over the world.

Renaissance Collection

The 5 perfume variants are housed in gold-covered, gem-encrusted flacons, again designed by Tollemer, and hand-made by expert Parisian goldsmiths. Like a Renaissance painting, the gold motif wrapped around each crystal bottle mirrors the exquisite lacework and graceful classicism of an intricate gown.

Making the fragrances even more precious are sparkling gems—such as white or brown diamonds, and coloured stones like tourmaline and citrine—embedded on the flacons’ opulent gold lattice. The scents, colours and reflections infuse a rich and inimitable olfactive charm that is akin to an artful masterwork.

 

The Masterpieces collection with its complex craftsmanship of matching crystal and fragrances is a testament to the work and art of living embodied by Henry Jacques. These magnificent perfume icons are only complete with their chrysalises where their scared interdependence is synonymous with magic and emotion.

 

Visit parfumshenryjacques.com to find out more.

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

 

Henry Jacques: For the love of scent

 

Having recently welcomed Henry Jacques into its fold, the award-winning Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s cachet of upscale brands just got hoisted up a few notches. As its second stand-alone boutique in Asia, the French high perfumer’s latest retail address is truly a nod to the capital’s rising status as a global shopping destination.

Designed by artistic director Christophe Tollemer, the 650-sq ft boutique was virtually transported from France — where it was conceived and assembled before being vacuum-packed and reassembled in Kuala Lumpur by the Henry Jacques team.

This is to ensure the authenticity of its craftsmanship as a French establishment — a vital requirement to reflect the rare and exceptional ingredients used in the perfumes.

 

 

INSIDE HENRY JACQUES PAVILION KL

For a space that houses the most splendid and sumptuous of essences, the boutique is unequivocally warm and inviting — thanks to the light brown-coloured old solid oak used to construct its perfectly jointed main structure. The attention to detail of the custom-tailored premises is evident from the hand-sculpted basswood moulding with guildings finish, and also the Régence gold leaf-covered ceilingswhose patina was worked on by French master painter Louis-Daniel Jouve.

Striking a balance between the exterior and interior, the store’s front facade features two generously sized windows that tease passers-by with an in-store sneak peek, while folding doors are strategically placed within to enclose the VIP room for confidentiality. Elegance is the unspoken theme of the inner areas, exquisitely furnished with the soft, deluxe fabrics of Holland & Sherry.

 

 

PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE

At the centre stage of the space is the perfume organ, surrounded by fennel-clad walls and hemp flooring. As if waiting on cue to be discovered, the perfume collections are purposefully tucked away from sight, placed in the confines of an intimate alcove. Here, clients can explore leisurely and freely, again in complete privacy.

Another area offering utmost seclusion is the inner VIP area where an antique dressing table stands — built in the aesthetic of Louis XVIth and made from rosewood marquetry. Here, the sought-after creations of the High Jewelry collection, housed in perfume flacons embellished with precious stones and materials, populate the space.

 

 

A sophisticated marriage between the grandeur of historic Parisian abodes and contemporary design, the Henry Jacques boutique is enlivened with personal creations and treasured antiques. The Tollemer–designed space is a scene-setter for close encounters of the olfactory kind, be it a search for a sparkling bespoke fragrance or an equally cherished scent from among the French perfumer’s existing collections.

 

The Henry Jacques haute parfumerie boutique is located at Level 2 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

 

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com