11:40 Baies Défendues - Candle
A woody, fruity scent imagined by Vincent Ricord for D’ORSAY, evoking the forbidden pleasure of a sun-drenched escape and a sensual harvest.
As the first crickets begin to sing, desire ripens. We wander along the coastal path, trade blackcurrants with our lips, taste raspberries from our fingertips, and sink into a bed of moss — where temptation finally takes root.
11:40 Baies Défendues is a fragrance of playful abandon — ripe, wild, and deliciously untamed.
The words of the perfumer: “11:40 is a break that is both gourmand and mischievous. I’ve combined the natural sweetness of red fruits with the tartness of blackcurrant and the more pungent character of cedar and frankincense. The notes of moss and pine needle strengthen the fragrance while ambroxan adds radiance.”
OLFACTIVE NOTES
Top Notes: Raspberry, blackcurrant
Middle Notes: Rhubarb, jasmine
Base Notes: Cedar, musk
ABOUT D'ORSAY PARFUMS
Born in 1801, Alfred d'Orsay, son of a Napoleonic general, mingled with luminaries like Lord Byron, Victor Hugo, and Charles Dickens. As the director of the Beaux-Arts in Paris, he possessed an uncanny ability to set trends and was an icon for the New Yorker since 1925. Yet, his true essence lay in his free spirit, impertinence, and love for beauty.
He embraced life passionately, relishing the arts and living in the moment. The House of D'ORSAY, rooted in artistic collaborations, worked with talents like Jean Cocteau, Marie Laurencin, and Georges Lepape. Bottles designed by Baccarat, Daum, and Lalique held their fragrances, which garnered global acclaim and filled boutiques in Paris and New York.
In 2015, Amélie Huynh uncovered D'ORSAY, like a Sleeping Beauty, and dedicated herself to revitalizing it nearly two centuries later. With a lifelong love for fragrances, Amélie was captivated by the first scent Alfred d'Orsay crafted for couples with his love, Marguerite Blessington.
Amélie's mission is to honor D'ORSAY's original love story, delving into love's various facets, from emotional connection to carnal desire. She collaborated with renowned perfumers like Olivia Giacobetti, Mark Buxton, Karine Chevalier, Bertrand Duchaufour, Fanny Bal, and Vincent Ricord.
D'ORSAY's fragrances, both for him and her, embody the duality of love's transformative power. Maison D'ORSAY upholds French artisanal craftsmanship, working with independent perfumers who share their pursuit of excellence.
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