Sortilege (2014)
“Sortilege (2014) by Le Galion is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a yellow floral, floral composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Sortilege (2014) by Le Galion is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Sortilege (2014) was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Duchêne. Top notes are Aldehydes, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Mimosa, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Amber and Vetiver. "The iconic fragrance of the House Le Galion and signature perfume of the famous Stork Jazz Club in New York in the 1930s, Sortilège returns today in a composition faithful to its origins. A floral aldehyde composition, a totally seductive fragrance full of history.Sortilège, displays an intense and mesmerising vapour trail of floral aldehyde, beginning with a soft blend of white flowers and ylang-ylang from Madagascar. The explosion of its floral bouquet reveals Egyptian jasmine and delicate notes of mimosa, sustained by narcissus. Turkish rose is the beating heart, partnered with Iris and leading into Indonesian sandalwood and vetiver on a background of animal and amber - an intense, mythical fragrance.Sortilège has a balanced bouquet of perfect elegance: feminine, refined and distinguished - the scent of a mysterious and confident woman. Intense, elegant and sensual, it exhibits the perfect alchemy between perfume and skin.“Sortilège, the fragrance that makes women faithful. To their fragrance” advertisement from 1965." - a note from the brand.
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A Signature Fragrance
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood, sourced from the heartwood of trees native to India and Indonesia, carries a rich, creamy aroma that is both smooth and slightly sweet. Its scent is often described as warm and woody, with a powdery undertone that adds depth and complexity to any composition.
Labdanum
Harvested from the sticky secretions of rockrose shrubs, labdanum exudes an intense aroma that is both animalic and woody. Its scent can be likened to a blend of ambergris and vanilla, with hints of sweetness and a smoky undertone. This complex profile makes it a versatile ingredient in perfumery.
Marie Duchêne
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances · b. 1973 · French
Marie Duchêne knew from childhood that she wanted to be a perfumer. Born in 1973 and raised in the Reims region of France, she studied chemistry before entering ISIPCA in Versailles in 1994, then apprenticed with perfume houses in Grasse. In 2002 she founded her own fragrance creation company, MD Fragrances, and today she also serves as a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, working with brands including Molinard, Nobile 1942, Le Galion, and Maison Tahité.
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