The Legendary Creation - Chanel No. 5 (1921)
Much has been written about Chanel No. 5. Its origins are surrounded by myth and legend. What we do know with some assurance is this:
Coco Chanel
By 1920, Chanel had developed a successful couture business in Deauville. Her patron was a wealthy man and her clients were wealthy women. By all accounts her fashions were a major break from traditional fashions. The First World War had exiled many wealthy Parisians to Deauville and Chanel's new approach to fashion seemed to many more in keeping with the mood of the era than the stiff, traditional looks of her more established competitors.
Ernest Beaux
Unlike Chanel, Ernest Beaux was born into the privileged class. His father was the director of a major perfume and cosmetics house which had won numerous awards for the high quality of their products. With his father's retirement, Beaux — now a perfumer — took his father's position in the business, A. Rallet & Co. ... of Moscow.
After the 1917 Bolshevik coup, A. Rallet & Co. became "Soap and Perfume Works No. 7." Ernest Beaux relocated to Grasse, the capital of French perfumery.
Chanel No. 5
In 1920, Beaux and Chanel were introduced to each other, possibly through Chanel's young friend, Grand Duke Dimitri Pavlovitch, a Romanoff and, like Beaux, a Russian in exile.
Chanel, either on her own inspiration or through suggestions from a friend or friends, had developed an interest in offering her clients a perfume. She discussed this project with Beaux who agreed to prepare suitable samples.
Beaux's samples were presented to Chanel in numbered bottles. Chanel selected the bottle marked "No. 5". She subsequently announced that her fragrance would be called "No. 5", the "name" which already appeared on the bottle.
Most Expensive Perfume
Clive Christian's Imperial Majesty: $215,000 (16.90z)
Only ten of these collectors' edition bottles were made: they're Baccarat crystal with a solid, 18-carat gold collar with a five-carat, brilliant cut, white diamond. The bottle is filled with nearly 17 ounces of No. 1, Clive Christian's signature scent, which has been widely marketed as the
world's most expensive perfume.
Wow I hope Clive Christian selling this too.....
At Last I Found A Shop Selling Ess. Oil
Phew at last I can mix my own mixture hopefully next month get enuf money to get 1 set of top base and middle notes for parfum mixture. Its quite expensive per-bottle around RM45.90 but I think it really worth it if the bottle got my own name my own signature and I'm Proud of it.
I'm probably going to test the Inamorata Rosse 1st. Coz it doesn't consume many mixture. Yeah you can doit! But 1 think mingle in mind . How the heck I'm going to buy Vodka. Hopes ppl won't have diffrent thought on that. Weeeeee.
Floriental Nuits
Floriental Nuits (french): Floriental Nights
- 3 drops Bergamot oil
- 3 drops Neroli oils
- 8 drops Jasmine oil
- 12 drops geranium oil
- 8 drops ylang-ylang oil
- 4 drops patchouli oil
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as Vodka is the best choice along with Jojoba. Jojoba has a long shelf life and once it's on the skin it tends to dry out leaving your wonderful scent behind.
As Jojoba is the most expensive carrier oil I recommend that while you are experimenting you use one of the cheaper, odorless carrier oils such as almond oil or apricot kernel oil. Once you are happy with your experimenting you can then blend using jojoba oil.
Equipment you will need:
- Measuring spoons
- Small funnel
- Small colored bottle
Instructions:
- Measure 2 teaspoon of your carrier oil (jojoba, almond or apricot kernel) and 1 teaspoon of alcohol (Vodka), using the small funnel, into your bottle.
- Add the essential oils from your chosen recipe one drop at a time. You may need to use a dropper if your essential oil jars do not already have dropper measures built in.
- Shake the mixture well after adding each drop.
- Put the lid on tightly and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 12 days shaking at least 3 times each day.
- Enjoy!
My Dream Distiller [The Essencier]
Perfume in Sand of Time...
Perfume is thousands of years old - the word "perfume" comes from the Latin per fume "through smoke".
One of the oldest uses of perfumes comes form the burning of incense and aromatic herbs used in religious services, often the aromatic gums, frankincense and myrrh, gathered from trees.
The Egyptians were the first to incorporate perfume into their culture followed by the ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, and Romans. The earliest use of perfume bottles is Egyptian and dates to around 1000 BC. The Egyptians invented glass and perfume bottles were one of the first common uses for glass.
Inamorata Rosée [Recipe]
Inamorata: a woman who loves or is loved; female sweetheart or lover.
[Inamorata Rosse]
- 3 drops Bergamot ess. oil
- 2 drops Jasmine ess. oil
- 3 drops Sandalwood ess. oil
- Compound 25% of above oil + 75% of Vodka
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as Vodka is the best choice along with Jojoba. Jojoba has a long shelf life and once it's on the skin it tends to dry out leaving your wonderful scent behind.
As Jojoba is the most expensive carrier oil I recommend that while you are experimenting you use one of the cheaper, odorless carrier oils such as almond oil or apricot kernel oil. Once you are happy with your experimenting you can then blend using jojoba oil.
Equipment you will need:
- Measuring spoons
- Small funnel
- Small colored bottle
Instructions:
- Measure 1 teaspoon of your carrier oil (jojoba, almond or apricot kernel) and 1 teaspoon of alcohol (Vodka), using the small funnel, into your bottle.
- Add the essential oils from your chosen recipe one drop at a time. You may need to use a dropper if your essential oil jars do not already have dropper measures built in.
- Shake the mixture well after adding each drop.
- Put the lid on tightly and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 12 days shaking at least 3 times each day.
- Enjoy!
Silencieux Du'vents
Silencieux Du'vents (french): Silence of Winds
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Neroli
- 2 drops Spearmint
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as Vodka is the best choice along with Jojoba. Jojoba has a long shelf life and once it's on the skin it tends to dry out leaving your wonderful scent behind.
As Jojoba is the most expensive carrier oil I recommend that while you are experimenting you use one of the cheaper, odorless carrier oils such as almond oil or apricot kernel oil. Once you are happy with your experimenting you can then blend using jojoba oil.
Equipment you will need:
- Measuring spoons
- Small funnel
- Small colored bottle
Instructions:
- Measure 1 teaspoon of your carrier oil (jojoba, almond or apricot kernel) and 1 teaspoon of alcohol (Vodka), using the small funnel, into your bottle.
- Add the essential oils from your chosen recipe one drop at a time. You may need to use a dropper if your essential oil jars do not already have dropper measures built in.
- Shake the mixture well after adding each drop.
- Put the lid on tightly and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 12 days shaking at least 3 times each day.
- Enjoy!
Odeur Du'temps
- 2 drops Linden Blossom
- 3 drops Lime
- 2 drops Neroli
- 3 drops Sandalwood
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as Vodka is the best choice along with Jojoba. Jojoba has a long shelf life and once it's on the skin it tends to dry out leaving your wonderful scent behind.
As Jojoba is the most expensive carrier oil I recommend that while you are experimenting you use one of the cheaper, odorless carrier oils such as almond oil or apricot kernel oil. Once you are happy with your experimenting you can then blend using jojoba oil.
Equipment you will need:
- Measuring spoons
- Small funnel
- Small colored bottle
Instructions:
- Measure 1 teaspoon of your carrier oil (jojoba, almond or apricot kernel) and 1 teaspoon of alcohol (Vodka), using the small funnel, into your bottle.
- Add the essential oils from your chosen recipe one drop at a time. You may need to use a dropper if your essential oil jars do not already have dropper measures built in.
- Shake the mixture well after adding each drop.
- Put the lid on tightly and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 12 days shaking at least 3 times each day.
- Enjoy!
Polianthes Tuberosa
- 5 drops Tuberose
- 3 drops Coriander
- 3 drops Rosewood
- 3 drops Palmarosa
- 3 drops Chamomile
- 3 drops of [Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-ylang, Orris, Carnation ]
- 3 drops of [ Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, Citrus, Cirus ]
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as Vodka is the best choice along with Base note oils. Base note oils has a long shelf life and once it's on the skin it tends to dry out leaving your wonderful scent behind.
Equipment you will need:
- Measuring spoons
- Small funnel
- Small colored bottle
Instructions:
- Measure 1 teaspoon of your carrier oil (Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk, Citrus, Cirus) and 1 teaspoon of alcohol (Vodka), using the small funnel, into your bottle.
- Add the essential oils from your chosen recipe one drop at a time. You may need to use a dropper if your essential oil jars do not already have dropper measures built in.
- Shake the mixture well after adding each drop.
- Put the lid on tightly and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 12 days shaking at least 3 times each day.
- Enjoy!
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