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
Huguette E.
September 7, 2015 at 10:22 amNo, I’ve never tried it, nor had I heard about it until today.
Manuel Vizcaya
September 7, 2015 at 10:21 amI’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent. @mariolois
Soni
September 7, 2015 at 10:20 amI haven’t, but would love to!
@so_soni
Michele D
September 7, 2015 at 10:20 amI wore Alien for a while.
Marty
September 7, 2015 at 10:07 amNo, have never tried Mugler.
Nathalie
September 7, 2015 at 10:06 amI have tried Angel. @NJA1965
Andromaxi
September 7, 2015 at 10:05 amI have never tried of Mugler, but i love to try new fragrances!
@AnastasiadouA
THEODORA
September 7, 2015 at 10:04 amI have tried Angel but I didn’t really love it! @Theodora28A
Pam cox
September 7, 2015 at 10:04 amLove love love all of his sence. I am a mugler fan.
Angela
September 7, 2015 at 10:02 amTried Angel.
janet humphrey
September 7, 2015 at 10:02 amLoved Thierry Mugler scent Angel – classic and lasts all day – twitter mrshumphreyjr
Carrie Hebert (@Happy_Thriver)
September 7, 2015 at 10:02 amI’ve worn Angel!!! Dying to try this one!!
Anastasia aggeli
September 7, 2015 at 10:00 amno never..i have never tried it on.i wish this mail be the one …and mugler be mine..@AggAnastasia
Christine Northrop
September 7, 2015 at 9:58 amI have tried Angel @chrin60
Dale Rodberg
September 7, 2015 at 9:58 amI have never tried or heard of Mugler, but would love to!
@alandale815
Shelley
September 7, 2015 at 9:56 amI’ve tried Angel. @shelley901
Jackie
September 7, 2015 at 9:55 amI have also worn Angel. My aunt who I am very close to gave it to me! Love it.
@jackierue
grammatiki
September 7, 2015 at 9:54 amThe Thierry Mugler scent is the favourite of my boyfriendboyfriend. @grammatiki89
Pearl Davison
September 7, 2015 at 9:54 amNot yet!
Agapi Dima
September 7, 2015 at 9:53 amI have tried angel and alien
Agapi Dima
September 7, 2015 at 9:54 am@Tainted_Love82
pudra.
September 7, 2015 at 9:52 amIve tried Angel from Thierry Mugler perfumes. and love to try this new scent so much
@pudra_sekeri
Debra
September 7, 2015 at 9:51 amI never have but would like to.
@chanien9
lenaki_papaki
September 7, 2015 at 9:50 amlovely angel for years!@lenaki_papaki
Brandi
September 7, 2015 at 9:49 amI have worn various Mugler scents, I obviously grew up with my mom making Angel her signature fragrance, then I started with Angel Innocent (a much lighter and age appropriate scent at the time) and moved onto the stronger Alien. I definitely like to shoot for bold while much of female fragrance is over run with sticky, sweet body sprays.
Evaggelia Zachariadou
September 7, 2015 at 9:49 amI’ve worn Angel and I loved it…but I would like to try this one too!!!!!
@litsazachariad1