Each summer, fragrance houses come out with summer editions of their most popular scents. Calvin Klein updates its Eternity franchise each April with beach-inspired packaging; Dolce & Gabbana offer their Mediterranean vacation scents; and Jean-Paul Gaultier dresses his Classique bottle in palm leaves and peacocks. Each is a little work of art.
But summer 2015 belongs to YSL’s spectacular Paris Premieres Roses Limited Edition scent. It’s a younger, fresher interpretation of the original eau de toilette scent boasting notes of wild rose, violet leaf, neroli, peony, lily-of-the-valley, white musk and sandalwood.
The packaging and bottle design are the brainchild of Japanese artist Que Houxo who studied at the Tama Art University in Tokyo.
He boasts an ultra-modern method of painting. He projects fluorescent painting on the walls, splashing flowers and using a specific light to reveal their intense colours.
It’s in effect, an explosion of fluorescent flowers dancing under UV lights. A handful of trend experts have identified Houxo as a rising star in the art world.
YSL Paris Premieres Roses Limited Edition arrives exclusively at Hudson’s Bay stores in Canada in mid-April.
I gave away one of these exquisite bottles to one lucky follower. Congrats to Sophie Marsolais! We drew her name at random from all the entries below.
536 Comments
ana
April 13, 2015 at 8:22 amOh yes I have
ana
April 13, 2015 at 8:21 amWant to try
Claire Meakin
April 13, 2015 at 8:16 am@clairemeakin1 the bottle would attract me to try the perfume but I would only buy a perfume for its fragrance. This bottle is very summary so I would be attracted to try it if I was looking for a holiday perfume
Katerina Giavridoy
April 13, 2015 at 7:51 amναι εχω αγορασει αρωμα που βασιζεται στον σχεδιασμο του μπουκαλιου !
Dawn Butt
April 13, 2015 at 7:48 amAn attractive bottle draws me in to give a new perfume a try. I like to have a variety of scents on hand so I can select the one that fits my mood and attitude for the day or evening ahead!
Karima Chakiri
April 13, 2015 at 7:48 amI’ve never buy a perfume based on the bottle design only, but I like to collect my perfume bottles, my mom also does! This YSL looks nice to collect too thanks for the chance Dave. @chk_kari
Lisa
April 13, 2015 at 7:43 amWhen I buy perfume as gifts, I usually have to pick at random and therefore I do often buy based on appearance of bottle.
I’m @S9Kel on Twitter.
Muriel Michael
April 13, 2015 at 7:42 amI have a collection of bottle designs.. when Im attracted to the bottle I want it. so sometimes yes I do buy because of the design.
Nathalie
April 13, 2015 at 7:40 amI have bought perfumes for the bottle but not for myself. My SO loves bottles! I’ve bought him many fragrances just for the bottle.
Julie Prasad
April 13, 2015 at 7:38 amBeautiful bottle love to try
christine mc ilreavy
April 13, 2015 at 7:35 amYes would buy because off look and I know for definate if you are offering it as prize it would be #FAB
Kimberly Anderson Carrera
April 13, 2015 at 7:31 amI have bought fragrances based on the look of the bottle!I know I shouldn’t but That’s how I ended up with alot of perfumes I love & wouldn’t set or to buy but got home and loved it! !A girl can never have too much perfume to choose from! !
Julie Cook
April 13, 2015 at 7:27 amthe bottle will draw me to try it but not to buy solely on the design msedollyp x
Tracey Jayne
April 13, 2015 at 7:27 amYes, i am guilty for buying a perfume based soley on the bottle design like Police – to be queen! Thankfully turned out i love the fragrance just as much as the bottle <3
Donna arnold
April 13, 2015 at 7:26 amThis bottle is LUSH
Jill-Leslie
April 13, 2015 at 7:24 amOnly buy it on smell and how it reacts to my skin.
Iqbal Siddiqi
April 13, 2015 at 7:23 amThe bottle design is one of the factors I consider but not the only one. It truly helps when buying perfume as a gift for my wife. (find me on Twitter @iqster)
natalie antia
April 13, 2015 at 7:21 amI have absolutely bought a fragrance for the bottle. Ive recently purchased HERMES for the bottle and the fragrance was unisex love perfume bottles…full and empty. I also bought Salvador Dali because I so loved the iconnic sculptures that Dali does the bottle was shaped as a face it was absolutely amazing and for keep sake! Fingers crossed! Would love to win this!
rock-or-not
April 13, 2015 at 7:19 amI never have but this one is so gorgeous!
Thank you!
@10juu10
MrsWhite
April 13, 2015 at 7:18 amI have not bought a perfume, just based on the bottle. That’s not to say, I have never been tempted. I adore perfumes (and their bottles) and I love to keep them on display on my dresser. My sister and I frequently look at my perfumes haha 🙂
MrsWhite
April 13, 2015 at 7:19 amTwitter Name: @MissHappeePants
Cecelia Coehins
April 13, 2015 at 6:38 amJean-Paul Gaultier has thee best and so does YSL, and Versace, i bought these bottles based on their elegant and unique design to keep on a mirrored dresser top which is so feminine, I do a collection whenever there’s a new fragrance with a unique bottle! !!!
Cecelia Coehins
April 13, 2015 at 6:32 amYes, I have purchased many fragrances based on colour and bottle design, because I can collect them to keep on top of a dresser bureau with mirrors! !!
Vaso F
April 13, 2015 at 6:27 amYes I’ve bought perfumes based on the bottle!
Brande Bauer
April 13, 2015 at 5:01 amYes. I have bought several brands solely on bottle design before. Versace VS series…Jean Paul Guiterrie’s Jeans collection…and the Sex In The City varieties were awesome, to briefly name a few. This bottles design is very bright. I like it alot. And the fragrant notes sound beatifully put together.
Sherry Hodge
April 13, 2015 at 4:34 amNo, I haven’t never bought perfume based solely on the bottle design, but I do have a lovely collection that belonged to my grandmother and I know she would have adored your unique design. It would be wonderful to win this contest, especially with the drawing being on the 16th, that day is special for me as it is my late Grandfather’s and my late Dad’s birthdays. Maybe that will bring me the special luck I need to be the lucky lady to win. Thank you, Sherry 🙂