Mugler’s incredible Les Exceptions Cuir Impertinent. One of the biggest trends in fragrance in 2015 is the rise of artisanal niche scents. These are very premium fragrances for men and women crafted by the world’s top perfumers and blended with the very best and expensive ingredients. We saw the trend begin with Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle and most recently Le Labo. But existing fragrance houses aren’t missing out on the growing fascination for very special scents. Chanel has its Les Exclusifs, Guerlain offers its limited edition prestige editions, and Thierry Mugler unveiled his high end line last year called “Mugler Les Exceptions”.
Les Exceptions is kind of an insider secret in the fragrance and beauty industry. Beauty editors so love these fragrances they voted the brand “best scent of 2014” at the recent Canadian Fragrance Awards in Montreal. The collection was created by Thierry Mugler and master perfumers Olivier Polge and Jean-Christophe Herault. Olivier has since joined Chanel where he and his father Jacques Polge create all the fragrances for the French Fashion House.
“I describe Thierry Mugler’s approach to fragrance as olfactory clash,” says Herault. “He likes to use daring combinations in his creations and he likes to use ingredients that tell a story.” This approach is very evident in the bold Angel and the quirky Womanity – each incorporating unexpected notes. “Les Exceptions is really about the quality of ingredients. I like to say that nature is the best perfumer these days. We now understand how nature makes scents and we use this knowledge to create very special scents.”
Jean-Christophe writes his perfume formulas like a musician writes a song or symphony. The process is very similar. “I like to use intuition and strategy in my creations,” he says. This is evident in what is one of the finest fragrances of 2015: Cuir Impertinent. The perfumer pairs the darkness of tanned leather with the unexpected freshness of star anise. The unexpected, invigorating green note acts like an aromatic flash and makes the scent surprisingly addictive. It can be worn by both men and women. It is sophisticated and chic.
The giveaway: I gave away a bottle of “Cuir Impertinent” to give away to one lucky reader. I asked readers if they’ve ever worn a Thierry Mugler scent. @mzrobson told us and we drew her name from all entries. Congrats!!!
Mugler Les Exceptions Cuir Impertinent, 80 ml, $185
It is available at Hudson’s Bay, Queen Street & Yorkdale in Toronto, downtown Montreal and downtown Vancouver.
434 Comments
Jannah M
September 9, 2015 at 6:06 pmI’ve never won a Thierry Mugler scent. Thanks for the giveaway!
@badluckjannah
Barbara Hutcheson
September 9, 2015 at 5:31 pm*******No I have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent but would love to******
Estella
September 9, 2015 at 4:30 pmI have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent!
ELIZABETH C.
September 9, 2015 at 4:15 pmNo, I’ve never tried Thierry Mugler scent but would love too !!
Lisa
September 9, 2015 at 2:44 pmI have worn Angel before, I love it.
Helen Battle
September 9, 2015 at 2:42 pmNever tried them …but would love to
Hannah Ingham
September 9, 2015 at 2:37 pmI’ve never worn a scent like this before! @haningham
Brigitte Inderbitzin
September 9, 2015 at 2:28 pmNo, I have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent but sure would love to 🙂
@binderbitzin
Thank you so much for this contest, and cheers from Canada.
Chrissy Christensen
September 9, 2015 at 2:24 pmI have worn Angel and loved it until the last drop! I would love to try this one.
@chrissy85308_c
Lisa Coomer Queen
September 9, 2015 at 2:02 pmI have never tried a Thierry Mugler scent, but I’d love too! @MamaQueen1980
chris z
September 9, 2015 at 1:47 pmNo i have not
Tallin matthews
September 9, 2015 at 1:47 pmNever tried it
Victoria Gammage
September 9, 2015 at 1:10 pmI have never worn a Theirry Mugler fragrance but would love to give it a try.
Lilliana Demosani
September 9, 2015 at 1:02 pmYes, I wear Angel and I love it, it smells so elegant. Wear it on occasions. Would love to try this new perfume by Mugler.
Maegan Morin
September 9, 2015 at 12:43 pmNo I have not.
Mary Warner
September 9, 2015 at 12:43 pmL’ve never had a Thierry Mugler Scent. Love to try it.
Danielle
September 9, 2015 at 11:28 amI have not tried it yet but sounds very intriguing and I’d love to smell it!!!
Lena
September 9, 2015 at 11:04 amHaven’t tried it yet
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Janna
September 9, 2015 at 10:45 amhave not tried yet
Andrew
September 9, 2015 at 10:44 amnever tried
Kristi C
September 9, 2015 at 9:06 amNo, I have not.
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Cindy Peterosn
September 9, 2015 at 9:04 amNo, I’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent.
denise
September 9, 2015 at 8:59 amHave never worn Thierry Mugler scents.
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deena becker
September 9, 2015 at 8:41 amwould love this fragrance
Doreen Lamoureux
September 9, 2015 at 8:27 amI have not tried any Thierry Mugler scents to date. This one sounds fantastic. I love that it can be worn by men or women. I am very intrigued with this particular product. Thanks for the review too.