Hermès Is About To Launch A Children’s Fragrance And Bazaar Arabia Has All Of The Details
Cabriole is a delicate scented water for children – the first of its kind for the luxury brand says Editor, Nina Catt
Fragrance is like time travel in a fancy glass flacon. Its ability to trigger memories and transport wearers back to treasured moments in time in one spritz, dab or whiff, is second to none. Our sense of smell really is incredible.
With that in mind, French creator of iconic fragrances, the house of Hermès (whose passion for branching out beyond the runway also plays out in its coveted collections of cosmetics), is about to once again allure the world with a new scent to indulge in. Only this time, the delight is bestowed upon the little ones.
Available from October 1, Cabriole, Hermès’ first fragrance for children is an alcohol-free eau de senteur (scented water). Created by Christine Nagel, director of creation and olfactory heritage for Hermès Parfums, Cabriole combines the floral fuzziness of osmanthus and the delicate freshness of honeysuckle, with the timeless sophistication of sandalwood. The result is a delicate arrangement intended to subtly evoke the apricot-like scent of a child’s cheek.
“I sought to create a comforting and highly distinctive scented water that signifies the bond between parent and child. I wanted to make a digression, a joyful leap towards a new proposal,” Christine Nagel shares, “deliberately moving away from orange blossom, I used osmanthus and honeysuckle to express in a different way the great fondness I feel for childhood, a time of fearless experimentation and insatiable curiosity. This eau de senteur is an invitation to prolong this state of mind, made of play and freedom, for as long as possible.” She shares.
Housed in the brand’s signature lantern bottle, decorated by an enchanting illustration by artist, Alice Charbin, could this be the beginning of an entirely new collectable line of fragrances? We (and our children’s stylish dressers) certainly hope so.
Available at select Hermès retail outlets around the world from October 1, 2022. Dhs410; visit Hermes.com
Images courtesy of Hermès
Illustrations by Alice Charbin