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
Linn B
September 7, 2015 at 12:45 pmNo, I have never tried a Thierry Mugler scent. But would love to try one of his scents! Twitter handle is @rainynitz.
Koye
September 7, 2015 at 12:40 pmI’ve worn Angel once (and sampled one of its flankers on paper). I like the scent objectively, but it was too overpowering.
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Susan T.
September 7, 2015 at 12:38 pmAngel is my all time favorite scent. I’ve worn it for years!
@suekitty13
MzRobson
September 7, 2015 at 12:38 pmI’ve never worn any of his scents, but I certainly would love to try this one!
@MzRobson
Leesa Johnson
September 7, 2015 at 12:38 pmI’ve tried Angel, Alien & Womanity. Womanity is one of my favorites! @LeesaWho
Francine Farmer
September 7, 2015 at 12:31 pmI’ve never worn a a Thierry Mugler scent. This new scent sounds intriguing! @farmerfrancine1
Nicole
September 7, 2015 at 12:28 pmYes angel many times
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cari tomei
September 7, 2015 at 12:26 pmNope! Ive never even heard of it lol
@sparklyone32
Dreena
September 7, 2015 at 12:19 pmI’ve worn “Alien” in the past. Would love this scent.
Thanks.
@Alexandrina_M
Dayana Narayanan
September 7, 2015 at 12:11 pmNever have tried any of them. But I would love to try it. Heard great things about Angel and Alien.
@Dayana_Anana
Alexandra Elisabet
September 7, 2015 at 12:10 pmI’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent!
@dorofteelisabet
Carole B.
September 7, 2015 at 12:09 pmI’ve worn Angel and Alien, Mugler perfumes are so unique!
@gangadog
Karen Ali
September 7, 2015 at 12:04 pmI’ve never worn a Thierry Mugler scent! This sounds beautiful!
@KarenAli11
Cathy Pascuttini
September 7, 2015 at 12:03 pmI’ve never worn any Thierry Mugler scent but would love the opportunity to win this contest. The bottle is gorgeous! Thank You!
@catMark0
tugce nur
September 7, 2015 at 12:02 pmI used Angel for years and I finished 1 bottle of Womanity. I would love to try it ? Twitter name is T__Eralp
Hazel Webster
September 7, 2015 at 11:57 amI’ve never worn anything by Mugler because it’s way out of my league in affordability stakes sadly.
Carolle Wieler
September 7, 2015 at 11:54 amI adore ANGEL @Carollco
Laura Nye
September 7, 2015 at 11:51 amNo I have never tried but would love to!
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M Thompson
September 7, 2015 at 11:51 amI have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent but would love to try this.
Sean M
September 7, 2015 at 11:43 amNope, never
Vicky Langston
September 7, 2015 at 11:35 amI have tried all the testers at the mall makeup counter, but never this one. I would love to try it.
sassy
September 7, 2015 at 11:33 amI have Angel and love it! This scent sounds lovely 😀
@sassypout
Jo Haigh
September 7, 2015 at 11:31 amOnly when I’ve squirted desirously in fragrance purveyors! ??��??�� � �@fripoll
Diane K.
September 7, 2015 at 11:28 amI have never worn or even sniffed a Thierry Mugler scent. I wish I could take a perfume course because I don’t understand how one can separate the different ingredients in a fragrance. That would be one interesting and in my case, a very embarrassing course. I would get a gigantic “F” but the fun I’d have.
I have to say that the bottle is absolutely gorgeous, another fabulous perfume bottle that can be added to the best perfume bottles I’ve even seen. 2014-2015 definitely has to be the year of the most beautiful and innovative perfume bottles of all time in my opinion.
Good Luck to all.
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Ann Kieswetter
September 7, 2015 at 11:23 amI’ve worn Angel…would love to try this one! @AnnKieswetter