Mugler + Leather = ?
As I mentioned in my most recent Saturday Poll, Thierry Mugler is set to release four limited edition leather interpretations of their most popular scents. This leather collection follows on from last years La Goût du Parfum, in which Angel, Alien, A*Men and Womanity each had a taste enhancer added to shake things up a bit and a new gourmand twist to them. The brand also released Angel and Alien Liqueur de Parfums in 2009, two fragrances that were aged in oak casks to give a more boozy feel.
The success of these enhanced editions got me thinking about what additional ingredients can be added to fragrances to give an entirely new twist on the original accords. There is something to be said about this intelligent method of flankering, it allows for the essence of the fragrance to be preserved whilst simultaneously offering something new, exciting and even if the end result doesn’t quite work out, it is at least interesting, unusual and worth smelling.
So what should we add to a Thierry Mugler fragrance to enhance it? Are there other fragrances that we could an enhancer to? Or are fragrances best left as they are, without flankers or fragrant meddling?
Salt Butter Caramel and Bitter Cocoa Powder – just two fragrance enhancers used by Mugler
For Mugler
I’d like to see Mugler do a floral collection (I know, I know, I’m utterly predictable). They did something similar with Les Jardins Etoile, a collection of floral interpretations of Angel (Rose, Lily, Peony and Violet) and it was relatively successful, but this time I’d like to see the florals added to all four Mugler fragrances. Angel would have tuberose (yep, you heard me right), Alien would have ylang-ylang, Womanity would have rose and A*Men would have it’s lavender note intensified.
Now I’m not saying that these would actually work, they may smell dreadful, but I like the idea and if they were to be released I would most definitely give them a sniff.
What I’d Also Like to See
Following the success of Guerlain’s Shalimar Ode à la Vanille, a fragrance that showcased the wonderful vanilla notes of Shalimar, I would love to see more fragrant odes to Shalimar. Just imagine; Shalimar Ode à la Bergamote, Shalimar Ode à la Cuir and Shalimar Ode à la Orris (Parfum Initial actually comes close), wouldn’t that be amazing?
What Would You Like to See? - Join the Discussion!
What would you add to a Mugler fragrance to enhance it?
What other fragrances would you like to add an “enhancer” to, and what would it be?
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I like the idea of enhancing and the way Mugler did it. I’m looking forward to the Alien Leather version.
) and a Shalimar Ode to Civet especially for Vanessa comes to mind. 
Guerlain is doing something similar for the L’Heure Bleue jubilee this fall – a trio of L’Heure Bleue interpretations focusing on one aspect each (early morning, evening and midnight) which sounds promising as well.
A Mitsouko Ode to Peach could be interesting (or horrible
The L’Heure Bleue trio sound like it will be wonderful, Guerlain (Thierry Wasser especially) can be trusted with new interpretations.
I like the idea of a Mitsouko Ode to Peach, but like you say it could go either way. They did do Fleur de Lotus which as really popular, although I never got to try it.
A Shalimar Ode to Civet for Vanessa would be brilliant!
A Leathery Mugler – my lips are already smacking just at the thought alone. And I imagine the results will be fantastic. In my mind’s nose I can almost smell it already, & it just works ! (In all 4 !)
However, I must admit, I don’t feel quite that tempted by a Lavendered-A*men. (Somehow a ‘fougèred-up’ A*men just kinda sounds wrong to me.) …
Altho’ … on second thoughts … If I think more in the lines of a more caramelised lavender note “a-la-Vero-Kiki’s” – perhaps it might actually work pretty well really. (??) – It’s an entertaining thought nevertheless.
They are very interesting, that’s all I am saying for the moment
I think an intense lavender note in A*Men, especially if it is caramel-like a la Kiki, would work really well. But these things could always go either way!
Oh you lucky little (smug !) bu88er ! – You’ve gone and sniffed them all already haven’t you !??
(I’m pretty certain I’ll probably be turnin a nice shade of envy any minute now.) lol
I might have done…. *angelic face*
… U big TEASE !
Moi?!
Wot the hell is happnin ere ?? – Hav u had an intravenous link up to Mugler installed or something ?? (LOL)
(Count me seriously green. – I mean, every time I’ve sent them an email I’ve not got even so much as an acknowledgement – let alone a reply …
And here u are practically ‘mainlining’ … Has to be one of those mysterious “ad’-perks” we keep hearing about, huh !?
… Wot me bitter ???
No ad perks. I’m just very lucky (and honoured) to be able to have a sneak peek into what they have coming up.
But of course. With all your past-&-prospective “Mugler-convertees” – they obviously know a good thing when they see one.
And nothing wrong with that – ‘Big-luv’ should be rewarded !
I love your ideas for the “intelligent flankering” of Shalimar! Especially Ode a la Cuir. I can’t do better than that. I hope Thierry Wasser is reading.
I never tried those La Gout du Parfum fragrances but I know they are well very thought of and the caramel and cocoa enhancers sound great. I do very much fancy the idea of the new leather versions. I’m glad I can rely on you for all my Mugler related news
If you ever get to try the LGDP versions you should, they’re great!
I definitely do like to keep people updated with all things Mugler.
These Muglers do sound lovely! I heard Angel celebrates 20 years this fall, any news on special editions or bottles?
I would love to sniff vanilla-infused A*Men and please Mugler, bring back Garden of Stars line! Body lotions were gorgeous, esp. Lily Angel!
You are spot on, Angel is 20 this year, although I’ve not heard any news regarding special editions.
I love the ideas of a vanilla-infused A*Men, they could use the vanilla they used in Alien Essence Absolue, that was fabulous. Perhaps they could do an entire vanilla collection!
The Garden of Stars collection was beautiful wasn’t it? I loved the rose and the peony!
I really like Mugler’s approach to flankers – Havane, Coffee, etc. as well as Taste of Fragrances. But I wish they did some type of a collection set with four mini-bottles: I won’t be able to either finish my regular bottle of Angel or make a serious dent in last year’s chocolate-enhanced version. So I really do not need another one – even if it’s done very well. But I would love to own those collections.
I think a set of mini-bottles is a great idea. They did it with the Garden of Stars collection I believe, although they were around for longer than these usual limited editions.
I don’t know much about Mugler fragrances (Angel isn’t my taste) but I’d put a good dose of civet in Ivoire de Balmain. I’d put iris in Juicy Couture parfum and a little bit in Poison. Cuir de Russie might be able to use a little bit of peach.
I really like your ideas, especially the iris in JC and peach in Cuir de Russie (it really needs something to brighten it up)!
Lavender would be even better in Juicy Couture. I just got a bottle of it (JC parfum) at Walmart for $12. I’m excited.
Do report back on what it’s like, I love JC. I’m trying to imagine it with lavender, if it’s the caramel-like lavender of Kiki I can imagine it going well.
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