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
Anita Jude
September 7, 2015 at 2:52 pmno I have never try it…but would love to get too @judeanita
julie ferguson gould
September 7, 2015 at 2:48 pmI would so love to smell like this it sounds Yummy 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance Dave 🙂
Corinne Magdelon
September 7, 2015 at 2:48 pmBonjour et merci !
Oui , bien sur j’ai porté , ANGEL , ALIEN , ANGE OU Démon
Je souhaite participer
Je suis sur TWITTER : @ magdeloncorinne
Merci
Corinne Magdelon ( FRANCE )
Jamie King
September 7, 2015 at 2:45 pmI have never tried but would absolutely love to give it a whirl @Jamiejamiemay
Radmila
September 7, 2015 at 2:43 pmoh yes, angel of course! @radmilamilamila
Julie Williams
September 7, 2015 at 2:36 pmHave had a squirt of my daughters Angel ssh don’t tell! @JulieEWilli
Joy
September 7, 2015 at 2:29 pmI havent before @JoyGeorginaPets
Christine Broughton
September 7, 2015 at 2:28 pmNo I have never won a #ThierryMugler scent but this would make a perfect birthday gift for my hubby.
karen cronin
September 7, 2015 at 2:25 pmI haven’t but my daughter likes Alien. :))
@karencronin1
Jamie
September 7, 2015 at 2:16 pmI wear Angel and also Alien. I adore Thierry’s fragrances. And they are refillable! Constant compliments when I wear him.
@jamiemay99
Carolyn Corrin
September 7, 2015 at 2:09 pmI have tried Angel and liked that, I would love to try this one. @victreebel21
Katarina Gratton
September 7, 2015 at 1:45 pmI have a sample of Alien, it’s very nice. Can’t stand Angel! @katgratton
September Dee
September 7, 2015 at 1:45 pmI have not worn a scent but this one sound very interesting and worth a try.
Leslie Fantauzzi
September 7, 2015 at 1:44 pmNo, I have not ever worn or smelled a Thierry Mugler scent. Would love to experience one. I have only heard good things about them. @lady2z
Stella k
September 7, 2015 at 1:43 pmNo I have never worn a Thierry Mugler scent!
Lynn Forcier
September 7, 2015 at 1:38 pmNo, I never have. @ grammylynn2008
BlessedTA
September 7, 2015 at 1:37 pmI love Womanity and Angel
ChicPeachyPink
September 7, 2015 at 1:37 pmMy favourite fragrance by Thierry Mugler is Angel.. Absolutely love it! 🙂
Twitter: @chicpeachypink
Rae // theNotice
September 7, 2015 at 1:35 pmNope! I’ve yet to find one that I’ve really loved — perhaps this could be the one! 😉
@thenotice
μαίρη
September 7, 2015 at 1:32 pmYes, Angel many times!
@marynikos85
Michelle Banks
September 7, 2015 at 1:21 pmi havent yet x @michellebanks14
Spyros M.
September 7, 2015 at 1:16 pmI love Womanity so would love to try this new scent!!
@SpyrosMastros
Shirley
September 7, 2015 at 1:13 pmI have worn Angel in the past
@syoshinaka70
Grieta
September 7, 2015 at 12:58 pmI have not so far. But description sounds fantastic and mystical.
@griechux
Julie Edwards
September 7, 2015 at 12:46 pmI love Angel and Alien. I love wearing fragrances and these two are ones I wear often xx