Sortilege (2022)
“Sortilege (2022) by Le Galion is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a fresh, aldehydic composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Sortilege (2022) by Le Galion is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Sortilege (2022) was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Duchêne. Top notes are Aldehydes, Lilac and Lily of the Valley; middle notes are Iris, Narcissus, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Vetiver, Labdanum, Amber and Sandalwood. Sortilege from 2014 was reformulated in 2022. The composition is similar but considerably lighter, without the animalic facet of the 2014's Sortilege.
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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.
Vetiver
Vetiver, harvested from the roots of a tall grass native to India, exudes an earthy aroma that is both dry and slightly sweet. Its scent profile ranges from smoky and leathery to green and fresh, depending on how it’s distilled and aged. This versatile note thrives in tropical climates and has long been cherished for its grounding qualities.
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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