ÉDITION LIMITÉE 2022 - FLACON COLLECTION CRISTAL
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É DI T ION LI M I T ÉE 2 022
FLACON COLLECTION CRISTAL
INSPIRATION N°1
The art of
Lalique’s master
glassmakers.
RENOWNED THE WORLD OVER
FOR THE UNMATCHED SKILLS OF ITS
T HE “FOUGÈR E S” F L ACON
CRAFTSMEN, LALIQUE DEDICATES E VOK E S T HE I MPR E S SI V E MOMEN T
ITS MAGNIFICENT 2022 LIMITED EDITION
TO THE ART OF GLASSMAKING. W HEN T HE GL A S SM A K ER TA K E S
UP A GLOW I NG DROP OF MOLT EN
CRYS TA L F ROM T HE CRUCIBLE
W I T H A SLENDER CA NE: T HE BIRT H
OF T HE SPEC TACUL A R PIECE .
In another nod to the delicate process of crystal-making,
the flacon is decorated with ferns (fougères in French). The
plant, which grows in the forests surrounding the crystal
manufacture Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder (Alsace), is
also a major element of glassmaking. Rich in potash, fern
ash has been produced for centuries to lower the melting
temperature of glass to 1400-1500 degrees centigrade.
No precious Crystal Edition would be complete without
a homage to René Lalique. Here, it is the fern, a favored
motif for the artist, who often adorned decorative items
or perfume bottles with its elegant vegetal curves. Its
sinuous lines form a perfect counterpoint to the stylized
elegance of the design.
MANU-
FACTURING
An incandescent drop
of molten crystal.
N°2
A true masterpiece, “Fougères” showcases the fascinating process used to hand-blow priceless crystal-ware with a virtuoso demonstration of the art. The streamlined, rounded flacon is shaped like the drop of molten crystal picked up by the glassmaker, the fiery hue of the fragrance glowing though its transparent finish. Along the base and flanks of the bottle, a frieze represents René Lalique’s iconic “fern” motif in a satin crystal against a transparent background.
Seven glassmakers are needed to fashion the flacon in the “Hot A SOA R I NG COLU M N OF
Glass Workshop”, working in perfect coordination, as every second
and every gesture counts. The realization of the piece is a technical SAT I N CRYS TA L , R ISI NG TA LL
feat of crystal-making. OU T OF T HE F L ACON LIK E
First, the molten crystal must be injected by a master glassmaker A GL A S SM A K ER’S CA NE ,
into a first mold, forming the hollow, “bubble” part of the flacon. In
this step, he must take great care to create an even layer of crystal the stopper must be set perfectly
that must be neither too thick nor too thin, and respect the exact straight to fit into the neck of the
capacity intended for the bottle. flacon.
This part of the piece, called the parison, must be picked up from its In the tradition of haute perfumery,
mold with a cane and inserted in a second mold. Then, very quickly each stopper is perfectly matched
so that the molten crystal does not cool off, the lower part of the to its own bottle, then sealed with a
flacon, decorated with the “Fougères” motif, must be injected. This baudruchage. Here, the gold thread
is one of the most delicate stages in the production of the piece wound around the collar forms a
since it is difficult to inject crystal over crystal without accidentally fabulous necklace that enhances
including impurities. the slenderness of the stopper.
The piece is then brought to the “Cold Glass Workshop”, where no
less than 11 craftsmen will take it through different stages until it is
perfect.
The stopper is produced by five master glassmakers using the
“pressed” technique.
THE SUPERB 2022 LIMITED
EDITION OF THE “FOUGÈRES”
FLACON IS PRESENTED IN
AN IVORY COFFRET STAMPED
ON TOP WITH A MOTIF OF FERNS.N°3
FRAGRANCE
A glowing blend
of precious essences.TOP NOTES:
ROSE ESSENCE, JASMINE,
CLOVE FLOWER, ORRIS.
HEART NOTES:
BLACKCURRANT LEAVES,
BLACKBERRY, PEAR.
DRY-DOWN NOTES:
SANDALWOOD MYSORE,
VANILLA, WHITE MUSKS. LIKE CRYSTAL-MAKING,
THE ART OF PERFUMERY IS
A PLAY ON LIGHT AND
TEXTURES.
A meticulous craft drawing on rich materials, perfectly
balanced to achieve a beautifully stylized olfactory form:
the iconic scent of the House, Lalique de Lalique in the
richer, more highly concentrated Parfum version.
When the “Fougères” flacon’s stopper is lifted, a glowing
blend unfurls its scent. Radiant rose, heady jasmine, and
powdery iris, the three most precious essences of the
perfumer’s palette, form a lush, ultra-feminine bouquet.
As the floral accord blooms like a drop of crystal blown
into a delicate shape, crisp blackcurrant leaf, crystal-clear
pear and sweet blackberry add their joyful motifs. In
the dry-down of the scent, creamy smooth sandalwood
and vanilla glow like satin-polished crystal with a warm,
sensuous light.For online access to the Flacon Collection 2022 Limited Edition press material,
we invite you to visit: www.lalique.com/pressroom/fragrances/limited-editions
INTERNATIONAL FRANCE UNITED KINGDOM
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CRYSTAL BOTTLE, PARFUM 80 ML
EUR 1 200 · USD 1 800 · GBP 1 000 · CHF 1 500
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