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
Stavros
September 16, 2015 at 4:59 amMy wife wears Angel!
aarone mawdsley
September 16, 2015 at 12:31 amive never one won but would love to
Carrie Smith
September 16, 2015 at 12:04 amI have never worn it but it sounds wonderful. My twitter is @carriesmith84.
Thank you!
Belinda S
September 15, 2015 at 10:25 pmNo, I’ve never worn it before. Actually, I don’t think I’ve even smelled a scent in store either.
@elliott_gyal
Nick
September 15, 2015 at 3:45 pmI have never tried one!
Greig spencer
September 15, 2015 at 2:45 pmno but i would love too @greigo_Uk
Giovanna S
September 15, 2015 at 2:39 pmNot yet!
My twitter is @winatsweeps
Anthea Holloway
September 15, 2015 at 2:01 pmSorry – forgot to leave the Twitter handle – @antheajholloway.
I haven’t tried it yet but I would love to do so soon!
Anthea Holloway
September 15, 2015 at 1:55 pmNo I haven’t tried it yet.
Margot
September 15, 2015 at 1:26 pmNot yet 😉
Mike kevin L. Sy
September 15, 2015 at 10:54 amive never worn a thierry mugler fragrance but im indeed excited to be lucky to win this…my twitter account is mikesy3
Cheryl Kean
September 15, 2015 at 10:08 amNope, not (yet) worn a Thierry Mugler scent x
Patricia Caradonna
September 14, 2015 at 11:27 pmI have not worn the Thierry Mugler scent, but would love too!
Twitter: @pcaradonna
Efi Kal
September 14, 2015 at 11:17 pmUnfortunately I’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent, but I would definitelly love to try any of his scents!!! 🙂
@Efi_Kalo
Kimberley H
September 14, 2015 at 9:15 pmNever worn one @kimonosensei
Vicky k
September 14, 2015 at 8:00 amIhave never worn a Thierry Mugler scent!
Tricia Hope
September 13, 2015 at 6:34 pmI have never won a scent from you but your Angel is my signature scent
Mary Baldwin
September 13, 2015 at 5:36 pmI used to wear Angel. @marymod1
Christine Caple
September 13, 2015 at 1:35 pmYes, I tried Angel, but I didn’t like it.
ellie
September 13, 2015 at 10:51 amOh my! I am so curious to smell this one! The entire line of Mugler Les Exceptions are amazing.
@mybeautyboxblog
Karen Richards
September 13, 2015 at 9:22 amYes I have. Love Angel. @Welsh34 on Twitter.
Theresa Douglas
September 13, 2015 at 8:06 amMy sister is a huge Angel fan. Would love to give her this as a gift.
Twitter name @treezydee
iain maciver
September 13, 2015 at 6:41 amnever but my wife does
Wanda Bergman
September 12, 2015 at 8:14 pmI’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent. My Twitter name is @WandaBergman .
Janet Ferro
September 12, 2015 at 7:32 pmI have never been lucky enough to wear a Thierry Mugler fragrance but would LOVE to try any one of them. @fawngreyhound