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
Cathlee Bantsari
April 13, 2015 at 2:42 pmI love it when the Scent can actually match the bottle. Scent and container are both a work of ART
Jamie Kaus
April 13, 2015 at 2:21 pmQue Houxo’s design is bold and beautiful. Perfect match to this Spring’s bold fashion. 10/10!
Victoria
April 13, 2015 at 10:30 amYes…..and still have them. @Lili_11_15
Carolyn Corrin
April 13, 2015 at 10:27 amNo, I always test them first.
Ankita@corallista
April 13, 2015 at 10:14 amThat bottle is gorgeous and so is Houxo’s art! I currently live in Tokyo so this is particularly interesting to me!
Maria
April 13, 2015 at 10:12 amYup, quite a bit of times
zoe hands
April 13, 2015 at 9:59 amyep! i brought a taylor swift perfume based on how pretty the bottel was.
Carol M
April 13, 2015 at 9:39 amNo, not yet. @carollushka
eva ger
April 13, 2015 at 9:17 amUsually artistic bottles have special smell!!ive never had one ..so good luck to everyone!♡ Eva Ger
SuriDrews
April 13, 2015 at 9:15 ami have one that has been discontinued
Beth F
April 13, 2015 at 9:14 amYes I have. One time I regretted it because I didn’t end up loving the scent, but the other times I really loved the fragrance too!
Daisy K
April 13, 2015 at 9:14 amI bought Marc Jacobs’ “Daisy” because the flower and name matched my name…it became my only perfume choice for years. ^_^
Spyros M.
April 13, 2015 at 9:09 amLove the bottle..so amazing..
Ioanna Alexopoulou
April 13, 2015 at 8:59 amI did but it had also an amazing smell!
Ioanna Alexopoulou
April 13, 2015 at 9:04 am@ioanna_alexop
Sandra Tillman
April 13, 2015 at 8:55 amTo be honest, I have!
Erica Reeve
April 13, 2015 at 8:44 amWhen I’m picking a fragrance, the design of the bottle is what captures my attention. I buy it based on the way it smells though
Kurlensky
April 13, 2015 at 8:43 amI am a fan of anything that looks artistic and uniques so yes I have 🙂 but the smell of the perfume is more important
Kurlensky
April 13, 2015 at 9:58 am@purps_ambition
Jenn T
April 13, 2015 at 8:42 amI have been wearing the same parfume for over 10 years and am ready for a change! A pretty bottle is nice on the dresser but I just want a parfume that smells good. @JennTracy2
Emily Stemp
April 13, 2015 at 8:42 am@stemplynn yes I bought Brittney 1st perfume without smelling it but loved the bottle
YOLANDA DAVIS
April 13, 2015 at 8:39 amI have, but I have actually liked the smell as well. I wouldn’t buy perfume, just based on how the bottle looks.
Sophie
April 13, 2015 at 8:37 amI bought 3 Annick Goutal collector bottles that are stunning. This YSL seems wonderful too! Fragrance bottles can be small work of art.
VanilleRouky
Victoria caster
April 13, 2015 at 8:36 amYes I have I’d really like to win this
debra
April 13, 2015 at 8:28 amI have never bought a fragrance bottle for the design. @chanien9
bibibo
April 13, 2015 at 8:26 amLove the bottle! I want it for my collection!
laura
April 13, 2015 at 8:24 ami did! but honestly i liked the smell too