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
Tenley Erickson
April 8, 2015 at 10:40 pmI will admit I have purchased fragrances based on the bottle design, mostly for gifts! hehehe.
Joseph Gaspar
April 8, 2015 at 10:40 pmI did! I love Givenchy PI and Organza bottles <3
Inge
April 8, 2015 at 10:38 pmif i had the money, i would definitely buy a scent based solely on the bottle or packaging, but to date, i have not. i would do the same with makeup, because i think anna sui has some amazing designs. if i was to find an adorable compact that i could pull out in public, that would make me feel very old time, glitzy hollywood. 😉
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Emilia
April 8, 2015 at 10:31 pmyes indeed I have, I believe that is also part of it’s allure.
Vicky Langston
April 8, 2015 at 10:30 pmI do believe, I have a few times. Blue Moon, Poison, Romeo Gigly, Issey Miyake and Jadore. Every single time I bought one based on looks alone,, as you can imagine, they all turned out to be spectacular fragrances as well.
Maxine
April 8, 2015 at 10:20 pmUnique bottle!
Stacy Giacosa-Bauer
April 8, 2015 at 10:11 pmI usually don’t buy a fragrance solely on the bottle design, but Paris is one of my Favorites and I definitely will be buying this one! Beautiful Bottle Design! Twitter – @tbauer001
Teounna Davis
April 8, 2015 at 10:07 pmIm so I n love the YSL brand. This will be a joy too win! 🙂
Christina Leek
April 8, 2015 at 10:04 pmNo, I haven’t but would love this one for that reason!
Katie
April 8, 2015 at 10:02 pmI have but it’s been perfume that I liked the smell of their other products ! I love beautiful perfume bottles but I wouldn’t want it to go to waste if I couldn’t stand the smell @bmfb636
amy sprague
April 8, 2015 at 10:02 pmI have never bought a bottle based on just the bottle design. Not that I haven’t been tempted though!
Carole B.
April 8, 2015 at 9:55 pmYes i have! i love special edition bottles!
Alexandra Martinez
April 8, 2015 at 9:52 pmNo, never. For me it’s all about the scent.
Katy-koo
April 8, 2015 at 9:50 pmI would , and have bought perfume solely for the beautiful bottle..
kristen visser
April 8, 2015 at 9:45 pmI soooooo wanna try this
louise nowak
April 8, 2015 at 9:45 pmlove the bottle design!
Ria Shah
April 8, 2015 at 9:44 pmI bought Chanel No. 5 just because it was so iconic and classy.
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Elaine
April 8, 2015 at 9:43 pmIf the sent is as beautiful as the bottle it will be to die for
Pam cox
April 8, 2015 at 9:40 pmwith a great bottle it’s kind of retro
Connie peixoto
April 8, 2015 at 9:38 pmOhhh yes still have my Miss Doir and J’Adore empty bottles lol they make such a cute decoration @conniepeixoto
Vikki M
April 8, 2015 at 9:34 pmNo I haven’t but I love pretty bottles.
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Mai Choo
April 8, 2015 at 9:33 pmI have never bought a perfume based on its bottle. This one I definitely would. I love Paris and Champagne. They are my favorites. I can’t wait to try this one.
Mai Choo @EmeraldDragon8
Pamela Edwards
April 8, 2015 at 9:33 pmI haven’t actually but I have to say this bottle is lovely & colorful . Nice !
Irene B.
April 8, 2015 at 9:31 pmI have bought a perfume just based on its bottle. Once the perfume was gone I used it as a tiny flower vase.
Carla W.
April 8, 2015 at 9:31 pmYes, I have! These are so colorful! I love them!