Win Atelier Cologne’s beautiful Advent Calendar
My next luxe beauty blog giveaway is for perfume enthusiasts. It’s Atelier Cologne’s Advent Calendar containing 17 mini sprays, 2 deluxe sprays, a full-size Clementine California fragrance and three holiday charms. It’s a wonderful introduction into the world of Atelier Cologne.
I had the pleasure of interview Sylvie Ganter, co-founder of the brand a couple of years ago when she visited Toronto.
Born in Provence, then studying in Aix and Marseille, France, she landed a job at Hermes where she quickly learned the craftsmanship and beauty of raw materials that makes that brand so famous. At 25, she hopped on a plane and moved to New York City to further develop the Hermes brand in the Americas. She quickly caught the attention of LVMH executives who wooed her away with the offer to develop their new cosmetics acquisition: Fresh.
It was a chance encounter with Christophe Cervasel that would change the trajectory of her career and life. Cervasel was a perfume designer for fashion brands and the two instantly connected with their passion for scent. They quickly dreamed up the concept of Atelier Cologne, a luxe perfume brand based on a new olfactive family they developed called “cologne absolu’. It’s based on the legendary ‘eau de colognes’ in France that pair the finest citrus notes with the most precious raw materials. What makes these perfectly balanced fragrances unique is their exceptional lasting power. Since its launch in 2009, the company has sold more than 500,000 bottles of scent in more than 30 countries thanks in part to the assistance of L’Oreal who acquired the brand a few years ago.
Read my fascinating interview with Sylvie here.
THE GIVEAWAY: I was excited to have an Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar to give away to one lucky reader. Big congrats to Carla S. I drew her name at random from all those who entered. More to come!
The Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar Giveaway begins at 12 noon EST on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 and ends on December 19th, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST (contest period). No purchase necessary to win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator.
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Soozle
December 18, 2021 at 3:26 pmIve always loved the fresh secent of Cool Water
Betty Spry
December 18, 2021 at 3:00 pmI love the original Chloe fragrance They redid the formula and it is just not the same. Need to find a new scent @harriette106742
Susan T.
December 18, 2021 at 2:24 pmAngel because it was my first real perfume!
Vivian Dionne
December 18, 2021 at 1:53 pmDaisy eau de cologne – Marc Jacobs is my favourite; I love its floral scent.
Gabrielle
December 18, 2021 at 1:45 pmMitsouko will always have that elegant, mysterious, magical quality to me. @velvetwhip
Pat
December 18, 2021 at 12:28 pmI like Lovely
Donna S
December 18, 2021 at 12:23 pmMy favourite fragrance is Kenzo Amour. It just makes me feel so good when I wear it.
Christine Geo
December 18, 2021 at 12:00 pmI love Jo Malone
@kristin_geo
Amanda Masters
December 18, 2021 at 11:05 amVersace bright Crystal is my go to @amandamasters5
betsy ferguson
December 18, 2021 at 9:13 amOpium by YSL – I’ve worn it since I was 13 years old! Love the spicy Oriental scents!
Emily walker
December 18, 2021 at 8:13 ameau belle vie because it reminds me of my mum
Sheena Read
December 18, 2021 at 7:23 amACQUA DI GIÒ EAU DE TOILETTE FOR HER – The original was the first “posh” perfume I was able to purchase.
Christine Geo
December 18, 2021 at 11:58 amI love Jo Malone
@kristin_geo
Anna Z
December 18, 2021 at 6:48 amLancome Hypnose is my fav
Sharon Fordham
December 18, 2021 at 6:22 amTom Ford Black Orchid. So distinctive and lasts all day.
Jeanette Leighton
December 18, 2021 at 11:58 amGiorgio armani Si I really love it . Its fresh and fruity i love the fragrance
@jeanettel1979
KERI HASSETT
December 18, 2021 at 5:57 amI love Emporio Armani She. Anytime I smell it, I am whisked back to my 20s, and it’s triggers so many fun and care free memories.
Hayley Elvin
December 18, 2021 at 5:49 amI love Lady Million, it is sweet and has a beautiful scent. Great perfume for everday wear.
Julie Camm
December 18, 2021 at 5:13 amLovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, it’s such a gentle appealing aroma
Jodi hill
December 18, 2021 at 3:58 amYSL black opium! Reminds me of the beginning of me and my partner dating, now we’ll be getting married next year so I’m on the lookout for my wedding fragrance 🙂
Mary Ja
December 18, 2021 at 3:34 amAngel by Thiery Mugler. Soooo iconic and distinctive. Plus it takes me back to great times in my 20s and 30s. Nostalgic and contemporary at the same time
Muhammad Ehsan
December 18, 2021 at 1:53 am5love 5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden
Karen Richards
December 18, 2021 at 1:17 amI used to love Giorgio Beverly Hills when I was in my 20s. So many happy Christmas shopping trips with my mam.
Brenda Disimone
December 17, 2021 at 11:48 pmromance because it makes me feel nostalgic
Katherine Tino
December 17, 2021 at 11:41 pmI fell in love with 5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden years ago. @katherinetino
Kimberley C
December 18, 2021 at 1:08 amI’d love to try them all! My fav fragrance was discontinued. I loved SJP New York 😍 I’m still saving the last bit of my last bottle.
Linda Bragg
December 17, 2021 at 9:42 pmMy all time fragrance is Red Door by Elizabeth Arden. I’ve always enjoyed the scent because it never seemed too strong on me and I always got lots of compliments on it. People would stop and ask what fragrance I was wearing. @ldystetson101
S MC
December 17, 2021 at 7:31 pmI love Delicious by Gale Hayman as the scent brings back many happy memories