Sun Moon Stars
“Sun Moon Stars by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a floral, powdery composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Sun Moon Stars by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Sun Moon Stars was launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Peach, Pineapple, Water Lily, Freesia, Rose and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Narcissus, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Orchid, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar. This seductive, feminine perfume has been at the market since 1994 and it belongs to floral-oriental group. It was designed by Sophia Grojsman and dedicated to a modern and independent woman.The bottle is beautiful, made of midnight-blue glass with symbols of sun, moon and stars, with a round, gold top. The flacon was designed by Karl Lagerfeld in collaboration with Susan Wicker and made by Pochet et du Courval. The vintage edition (frosted midnight blue glass) was distributed by a division of Elizabeth Arden, while the newer edition (non frosted glass flacon) was launched under Coty Prestige.Lagerfeld's love of high quality paper was reflected in the Sun Moon Stars creation, that is why the specific, wet paper dustiness is present in the composition.The fragrance accompanies the bottle’s design perfectly; it is long lasting and intoxicating. It opens with fruity-floral notes of freesia, bergamot, pineapple, orange blossom, lotus, rice and juicy peach. The heart of this exotic fragrance is created of heliotrope, intensive jasmine, orange blossom, daffodil, carnation, lily of the valley, seductive orchid and iris. The base carries sandalwood, cedar, amber, musk and vanilla.
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Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.
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.
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Sophia Grojsman
Founding perfumer · 55 fragrances · American
As a child, in Belarus, this perfume queen-to-be would run around the garden smelling roses and jasmine, leaving her toys untouched, dismissed. After studying chemistry at university, she emigrated to New York and joined the IFF laboratories where she learned the art of perfumery under the guidance of Ernest Shiftan, one of the greatest American perfumers in history. Sophia was the first perfumer to inverse classical proportions of ingredients in perfumes, having discovered that an overdose of a certain ingredient could propel it to the top of the perfume’s structure. She combined this revolutionary technique with classical perfume structures to create a truly unique aesthetic, one that was to forever shape the art of perfume making. She was also well-known for her endless fascination with rose, a flower she uses in most of her creations. At Frédéric Malle’s request, she applied herself for the first time to the art of scented candles.
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