On the hunt
for a scent that I could wear for glamorous occasions, I hit upon Les
Exclusifs de Chanel Misia (£115) created by Olivier Polge, son of the legendary perfumer Jacques Polge.
This is an exquisite, feminine
fragrance from Chanel. When you are following in the footsteps of the man who
has been the “composer of fragrances” since 1978 your debut has to be something
extraordinary.
With
successes under his belt such as Viktor & Rolf ‘s Flowerbomb you know that
Misia is going to be special. My expectations were fulfilled..
Misia, a powerful figure in the world of arts, was the
close friend and confidante of Gabrielle Chanel. It was Misia who introduced
her to Serge Diaghilev,
the founder of the Ballets Russes. Gabrielle Chanel was so impassioned with them that she became the discreet
patron.
Sweet and
soft with hints of lipstick and a smattering of rose, violet and powder, the
scent is meant to bring to life the atmosphere of the Ballets Ruses and the
make-up of the era. On the skin, this morphs into a gorgeous, sophisticated
feminine fragrance.
By Daralyn
Danns
