Following the Middle East and California, Louis Vuitton has moved its "Perfumes of the World" collection to China for the next phase. This time, the project is spearheaded by chief perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and his daughter, also a perfumer, Camille Cavallier Belletrud. The father-daughter duo has collaborated to create three fragrances: Tea Storm, Ink Mark, and Moon Tale, each corresponding to a different lifestyle setting: tea ceremony, calligraphy, and dressing table.
The inspiration for each of the three fragrances
Tea Storm is the most everyday of the three. It opens with a bright lemongrass scent, followed by a fruity, citrusy magnolia, while rose softens the overall aroma. The final tea note isn't bitter, but rather carries a touch of dry wood, hay, and honey warmth. The overall scent is clean and invigorating, suitable for mornings, weekdays, or hot, humid weather. Ink Mark is inspired by Chinese calligraphy and the coexistence of ancient tradition and modern Shanghai. It uses sandalwood as a base, incorporating white frankincense from Grasse, and finishes with an amber base. It's perfect for those who enjoy woody, incense-like scents but don't want anything too heavy.
Inspired by the legends of the Four Beauties of ancient China, Moon Tale transforms the colors of rouge, rice powder, and eye makeup into scents. The opening is bright and sweet-and-sour raspberry, followed by layers of peony, geranium, jasmine, and magnolia, culminating in a musky finish reminiscent of fine powder left after applying makeup. This scent is perfect for evenings, dates, or occasions where you want to add a touch of statement to your look.
The bottle itself tells a story: a design borrowed from snuff bottles.
The bottle itself is equally noteworthy; designer Marc Newson has shaped it like a snuff bottle. Originally small bottles for holding tobacco, snuff bottles gradually evolved into collectible artifacts, with caps often made of jade, crystal, or mother-of-pearl, and were typically carried in silk pouches. The perfume bottles continue this concept, with translucent bodies resembling overlaid glass from Beijing, while the caps feature vibrant colors echoing jade, quartz, and mother-of-pearl. Tea Storm comes in a light green bottle with a pink cap, Ink Mark in milky white and deep purple, and Moon Tale in lake blue and vermilion. Even the included travel bag is thoughtfully designed, adorned with a hand-knotted Chinese knot—a traditional auspicious symbol for peace and safety—perfect for hanging on luggage, reflecting the brand's long-standing love of travel.
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Following the Middle East and California, Louis Vuitton has moved its "Perfumes of the World" collection to China. This time, chief perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, along with his daughter Camille Cavallier Belletrud, also a perfumer, collaborated to create three fragrances: Tea Storm, Ink Mark, and Moon Tale, each corresponding to a different lifestyle setting: tea ceremony, calligraphy, and dressing table. Tea Storm, the most everyday of the three, is the source of inspiration for each fragrance. It opens with a bright lemongrass scent, followed by a fruity, citrusy magnolia, while rose softens the overall aroma. The final tea note isn't bitter, but rather carries a touch of dry wood, hay, and honey warmth. The overall scent is clean and invigorating, suitable for mornings, weekdays, or hot, humid weather. Ink…
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Following the Middle East and California, Louis Vuitton has moved its "Perfumes of the World" series to China. This time, chief perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, along with his daughter Camille Cavallier Belletrud, also a perfumer, collaborated to create three fragrances: Tea Storm, Ink Mark, and Moon Tale, each corresponding to a different lifestyle setting: tea ceremony, calligraphy, and dressing table. Tea Storm, the most everyday of the three fragrances, is the source of inspiration for each. It opens with a bright lemongrass scent, followed by a fruity, citrusy magnolia, while rose softens the overall aroma. The final tea note isn't bitter; instead, it carries a touch of dry wood, hay, and honey warmth. The overall scent is clean and invigorating, suitable for mornings, weekdays, or hot, humid weather. Ink… The post A Fragrant Journey Through China…
