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July 26th, 2009

Essence - the new fragrance from Narciso Rodriguez

Inspired by a woman’s dual nature — the intense and ethereal, the simple and complex — essence celebrates a modern woman, embraces her passions, reflects her energy and spirit. Essence embodies a supreme sensuality and the ultimate femininity.

Irresistible and addictive
As the designer’s olfactive signature, musc is at the heart of essence with a renewed perception, a new vitality. This modern heart of musc is complemented and enhanced by radiant notes of rose petals, powder notes of iris and hints of amber resulting in a floral, powdery musc fragrance.

A pure, sensual and exacting luminous essence
In collaboration with Narciso Rodriguez, designer Ross Lovegrove created a bottle that redefines elegance to signal the future. Soft-sculpted glass luminosity frames a mirrored core to create translucence.

Catherine McNeil radiates warmth with a feline sensuality. “I was drawn to her instinctively” says Narciso. Captured by the lens of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the portrait of Catherine reflects the purity of essence. The spirit of essence encompasses the sensuality of a woman with the radiance of sunlight.

The collaborators
Internationally celebrated perfumer Alberto Morillas (Firmenich) is a classicist and a modernist whose creative process relies on generosity and emotion. A recipient of numerous awards, Alberto Morillas was honoured with the coveted Prix François Coty in 2003.

Ross Lovegrove is a world renowned industrial designer who resides in London. Ross Lovegrove is a humanist inspired by both logic and beauty. Ross Lovegrove has won numerous awards, among them the coveted Royal Designer for Industry in 2004 and has exhibited his work at moma and the Guggenheim Museum (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris) as well as the Design Museum (London) where he has a permanent exhibition since 1993.

For more information Black Card readers should visit www.essence-narcisorodriguez.com


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