GUERLAIN
THE ART OF PERFUMERY
Guerlain is more than just a perfume house; it is history, elegance and refined sensitivity in a bottle. Since its foundation in 1828, this iconic French company has created some of the world’s most legendary fragrances, establishing itself as a symbol of timeless luxury. From the mythical Shalimar, inspired by an imperial love story, every Guerlain perfume is a work of art. Its olfactory signature – rich, sensual and perfectly balanced – is unmistakable.
Guerlain captivates not only with its scents, but also with its attention to detail: jewel-like, sculpted bottles, noble ingredients, and an emotional alchemy that brings each fragrance to life.
Perfumes that are not just worn, but felt. Perfumes that are unforgettable. Guerlain does not create fashions; it creates memories. ELM had the pleasure of presenting the most exclusive Guerlain perfumes to a select group of businesswomen from Marbella. There is a very limited number of these perfumes in the world, making them true jewels and unique works of art for collectors.
The right fragrance has the power to transform not only our own attitude, but also the way we are perceived. At Guerlain, you will find a fragrance to reflect your personality and mood.
“perfume is the most intense form of memory.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain.
L’HEURE DORÉE
A LUMINOUS BREATH
Composed by House perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance contained in this exceptio- nal bottle is an original perfume creation, specially designed to celebrate Eid. L’Heure Dorée embodies all the oriental soul of this festival, ope- ning with luminous and spicy cardamom notes. After this vibrant, almost sunny freshness, its heart welcomes a majestic rose, pairing gentleness and passion. It then unfolds in an aura of warmth, beautifully enhanced by Guerlain’s beloved opopa- nine accord.
Delphine Jelk references the amber in the legendary Shalimar as a source of inspiration in “a new sensuality with cardamom, sugar, coco- nut and sandalwood”. This unique fragrance blend reveals a mysterious and sensual sillage, a real in- vitation to spiritual retreat and contemplation. L’Heure Dorée’s sillage instantly conjures up a world of light, in which tradition and modernity intertwine in perfect harmony, like a luminous breath captured in a bottle..
EXCEPTIONAL ART PIECE SHALIMAR 100TH ANNIVERSARY
BY JANAÏNA MILHEIRO
AN AGE-OLD BOTTLE,
A JEWEL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
In the beginning, there was a bottle: Guerlain’s legendary Bee Bottle, designed by Maison Pochet du Courval. The embodiment of exceptional glassmaking know-how, every detail of this objet d’art bears witness to an artisanal tradition that spans the centuries without ever losing its modernity. Since 1623, this illustrious House has epitomised craftsmanship excellence, combining tradition and innovation in the production of exceptional bottles. Drawing on four centuries of history, Pochet du Courval has genuine expertise in the art of bottle- making, making glass an exceptional material. The heirs of a profession passed down from one gene- ration to the next, the glass blowers infuse each creation with their mastery, sculpting with a fas- cinating precision forms that are streamlined and complex in equal measure.
Once again, the Bee Bottle created in 1853 for the marriage of Empress Eugénie de Montijo to Napoleon III has been reinvented in a finely gilded bees edi- tion unprecedented at Guerlain. In homage to Eid al-Fitr, the legendary glass bottle is adopting a sumptuous velvet attire that celebrates the pearl. This daring creation embodies the subtle fusion between Fine Perfumery and artistic craftsmanship.