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
Guppy
April 8, 2015 at 9:31 pmI haven’t yet although I have considered it. Just may in the future as I have more disposable cash than before.
angela
April 8, 2015 at 9:28 pmAbsolutely I have! They are pieces of beautiful artwork! This one would add nicely to my collection….a tradition started by my grandmother 🙂
Helene Decoste
April 8, 2015 at 9:25 pmIt’s absolutely beautiful! Wish I had one.
Ameirah
April 8, 2015 at 9:25 pmno i have not. but these are gorgeous. thnx so much
E. Hinz
April 8, 2015 at 9:24 pmI’ve been sorely tempted to, but don’t think I’ve ever actually done it.
@flapjacksnap
Jolene
April 8, 2015 at 9:24 pmI don’t waist money on perfume that I won’t use no matter how beautiful it may look.
angie
April 8, 2015 at 9:24 pmLove it and love the colors!
Jennifer
April 8, 2015 at 9:23 pmI have never bought a fragrance because of packaging. But I must say that this packaging is absolutely gorgeous! It would look beautiful on my dresser!
Sarah
April 8, 2015 at 9:23 pmi think thats a huge part of marketing. making the bottle look good and appealing to the customers eye. I can say that for me its all about the fragrance itself, because ultimately im wearing the fragrance not the bottle. I think for aesthetic purposes its an added bonus when fragrance companies put in that extra effort to be creative in their bottle designs. but i cant say ive ever bought a fragrance based on the bottle itself.
Val
April 8, 2015 at 9:23 pmNever, why buy a purfume for the packaging if you hate the scent.
Sonia Panchalingam
April 8, 2015 at 9:22 pmHow pretty and colourful is this bottle!!! Love the colours of it x
Heather ツ (@aitch77)
April 8, 2015 at 9:22 pmI definitely have, I love having my fragrance bottles on display and love unusual ones!!
IrinaK
April 8, 2015 at 9:22 pmLooks so beautiful
Soni
April 8, 2015 at 9:21 pmAbsolutely! It looks great on the dresser in addition to smelling good 🙂
Shelley N
April 8, 2015 at 8:53 pmI have never bought a perfume just based on its bottle. I want to enjoy the perfume inside not just the bottle although I do enjoy looking at lovely bottles in the store.
Katharine
April 8, 2015 at 7:35 pmYes I too purchased Givenchy Organza – such an elegant bottle! Lovely scent!
Haryati M
April 8, 2015 at 5:18 pmDefinitely yes. Bought a fair few, and Lolita Lempicka is still one of my fave.
beth lutz
April 8, 2015 at 5:05 pmSadly I would really love to be that lucky to buy just because I love a bottle but my money tree has died:(….
Nicole Bertram
April 8, 2015 at 3:39 pmOh yes,i did, but unfortunately the scent was not so good….but i did it twice and this scent was incredible fantastic (Kenzo)! And i always buy it again,when it’s empty!
Greetings Nicole. ♥
Arge Deianira
April 8, 2015 at 3:08 pmYes, I did thias before with Givenchy Organza Indécence, La Perla Charme and Dior Pure Poison.
Arge Deianira
April 8, 2015 at 3:24 pmTHIS*
Victoria Richards
April 8, 2015 at 2:38 pmNo, not yet. This would be the first, if i win the opportunity.
Mira R
April 8, 2015 at 2:38 pmYes, I just bought Nest – Dahlia and Vines for that very reason.
Karen Ali
April 8, 2015 at 2:33 pmYes! I purchased YSL Black Opium for the bottle! Beautifully made! Looks like black gold on the bottle! Love it!
hallaB
April 8, 2015 at 2:20 pmNo, not yet… @halla_bu
Angela
April 8, 2015 at 2:10 pmActually I have purchased perfume based on a bottle – and I am happy that I splurged that day. It was at the Art Gallery of Ontario and they were featuring Salvador Dali’s perfume collection in the gift shoppe, in conjunction with an art exhibit at the time. Of course, who could resist?! And now I can admit that Dalissime is my favourite perfume…. besides the pure scent of tea rose, that is!:)