Annick Goutal and her passion for roses
He caused a scandal with the “Collection 40” which recalls the retro style worn by women during the Second World War. Her first perfume "Rive Gauche" released in 1971 is an incitement to the liberation of women. In 2011, the couturier presented “Saharienne”, an essence that pays homage to the iconic YSL jacket.
From the iconic Saharan laced jacket with Yves Saint Laurent scent
You should know that before being a perfume name, "Saharienne" is a laced jacket. This legendary jacket was created in 1969 and represents an ode to travel. The Saharan is a jacket that is worn close to the skin, and is defined as an ultra sensual jacket which aims to sublimate the woman. Worn in the 19th century in Africa and India, the Saharan protects the skin from the sun. It was usually made of linen or cotton. Thanks to Yves Saint Laurent, the Saharan has not only been updated, but now has its own fragrance. Elegant and sophisticated, “Saharienne” is an authentic, yet provocative woman who does not clutter with conventions. Through the “Saharan” fragrance YSL wanted to symbolize, for once, the freedom of women. Already developed in 2011,
The sensual freshness of the Saharan fragrance YSL
This fresh water was designed by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. It was nevertheless Alberto Morillas who was chosen to bring the fragrance up to date in 2015. “Saharan” is described as wild and provocative eau. It's like a one-way ticket for an escape whose destination will remain unknown. "Saharan" begins with a citrus bouquet with the presence of lemon, bergamot and tangerine. The heart is a floral-fruity association and we find roses and white flowers that blend harmoniously with the blackcurrant bud, the green notes of galbanum, as well as spicy touches with rose berries, and ginger. , giving the composition a strong temperament. The bottom of “Saharienne” warms up with wood and pine needles. The result is a neo-Cologne with an ultra sensual character. As for the bottle, it displays a crystalline transparency which suggests its golden sand-colored juice. The entire glass is worked with multiple rays, thus sublimating its kindling. Yves Saint Laurent's mythical cassandre appears in the center of the bottle and shines like the hot sun. Finally, the whole thing is topped with a very haute couture hammered stopper.
A tribute to one of the finest pieces of haute couture, “Saharienne” nevertheless transports us to a world of dreams and escape, in the heart of a desert with hot and golden sand. Its composition is exceptional for a freshness and makes the Saharan a high fashion garment which now has its own essence.