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
Cherie
September 10, 2015 at 11:43 amI haven’t worn it before
Jee Loslier
September 10, 2015 at 11:22 amNot yet but looks charming and interesting
Maddy W.
September 10, 2015 at 11:12 amI have never worn it, but I would like to!
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RICHARD SKUSE
September 10, 2015 at 10:53 amNO NEVER
Nancy Krueger
September 10, 2015 at 10:45 amI have not tried Thierry Mugler yet, but it sounds dreamy!
wayne rome
September 10, 2015 at 8:53 amno but definitely would try!!
Valentina
September 10, 2015 at 6:18 amno 🙁 @valletala
jodie yorke
September 10, 2015 at 2:44 amI have never tried it, but would love to try it!
Leya
September 10, 2015 at 1:55 amOh yes, I’ve tried Alien and love it. I don’t own it though unfortunately. Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous scent!
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chris hoey
September 10, 2015 at 1:31 amI have never tried it, but would luv 2 try it!
roger simmons
September 10, 2015 at 1:31 amMy wife and I dont even know this name or scent yet
VINODHINI
September 10, 2015 at 12:20 amAn apparent “paradigm shift” from the House of Thierry Mugler since the launch of “Les Exceptions Collection” in 2104. This is a new sibling to the family after releasing themed fragrances. I look forward to seeing Oud-based cologne added too! 😉
@vino2vinu
Alexandru Rusu
September 10, 2015 at 12:19 amNo i don’ t but it’s a nice fragrance.
Chantel Frieder
September 10, 2015 at 12:07 amHI Dave! I have never tried that scent, but looking forward to catching a whiff! 🙂 Thanks from @rs22
Taraneh
September 9, 2015 at 11:37 pmI’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent, but would like to try it!
Tammy Dalley
September 9, 2015 at 10:20 pmI have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent. @tammykayv
Leanne Cobbledick
September 9, 2015 at 9:52 pmNo, this is the first I am hearing about it. I must live under a rock!
@MuaPetahl
Jennifer Scheldberg
September 9, 2015 at 8:27 pmI’m a huge Angel fan.
Heather Swanson
September 9, 2015 at 8:25 pmno I haven’t
latanya
September 9, 2015 at 7:38 pmno, I have not
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Catherine Brown
September 9, 2015 at 7:29 pmI have never tried it. @dow003
Liberty
September 9, 2015 at 7:24 pmI have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent.
Heather Ritz
September 9, 2015 at 7:15 pmI have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent, if I win this would be my first.
patricia
September 9, 2015 at 6:47 pmI have never tried one of your scents trishstewart6
Natalie
September 9, 2015 at 6:40 pmI’ve never won a Thierry Mugler scent. @yarbr012