Escale aux Marquises, the new fragrance from Dior for women is inspired by the beauty of Polynesia and the Marquesas Islands – a tribute to the flourishing there Tiare flower. The latest creation from the house of Dior is elegant and fresh at the same time. The beguiling bouquet takes its wearer on a long journey. The Eau de Toilette completes the line of fragrances Escale Portofino and Pondicherry.
Portofino and Pondicherry Dior breaks on a new journey. The cruise ship is heading for new foreign countries, to Polynesia, and one of their fabled islands, the Marquesas.
Marquesas Islands – Magic Islands
Discovered in 16th centure , Century France belonging to the Marquesas Islands conjures up a stunning blend of elegance and mystery. The archipelago consists a dozen islands with wonderful names like Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa …
Peaks in the form of sugars, lush valleys, jagged rocks … Lying in the middle of the infinite ocean group of islands offer great scenery and a lush vegetation with innumerable species of flowers and exotic fruits. These beautiful islands symbolize the return to the roots, a response to the search for inner peace. On this ground, this inexhaustible source of inspiration, Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel, created their best works and found eternal rest.
The Marquises
Wonderful, luxurious fabrics, artistic productions, lavish balls – the 17th century offers an inexhaustible inspiration. The fashion designer Christian Dior said,: “I want nothing more than that every woman looks like a duchess, and feels as such“. The name is also used for certain marquise furniture and jewelry, and stands for joy in beautiful materials, fine clothes, cozy luxury, but also to a certain exuberance.
The Art of Travel by Dior
The fashion Dior has always been on the road. The journey is a source of inspiration for fashion designers and the opportunity to search for the finest materials that come in the cruise collections of Christian Dior and John Galliano. This philosophy is embodied in a timeless style, the weather is always beautiful and the summer lasts forever. Les Escales is the alter ego of this fashion in the form of perfume: A simple and elegant for an authentic trip
into the world of fragrances.
Invitation to Travel
For François Demachy, the designer of the House of Dior perfume, the choice of destination depends strongly on the raw materials that he finds there, and he is looking for excellence and authenticity. The trip is also an opportunity to discover new cultures and the establishment of permanent and privileged relations with the producers of exceptional and high quality ingredients. The heart of the new Escale aux Marquises fragrance, which is based on Eau de Cologne, is the wonderful Tiare blossom- a symbol of hospitality, and femininity.
To enhance the freshness of the scent spices were chosen from the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean.
The head note is marked by the delicious freshness of the blood orange. Pink berries, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, citrus flavors unfold embossed ginger, cloves, nutmeg and a hint of coriander are their spicy notes. The slightly peppery, a touch of lemon underlined elemi resin and benzoin give the fragrance a soft sensuality.
The top of this scent is dominated by the Tiare flower. The variety used here is grown in a privileged partnership in Tahiti. “The Tiare flower has the same meaning as in Polynesia, the jasmine in India.“Said François Demachy The sacred Tiare flower is an essential part of Polynesian culture: it is a strong spiritual symbol and also a sign of hospitality. Demachy also explains that:”her intoxicating scent Tuberose and Jasmine is located between‘. If you insert the typical Polynesian Tiare flower in copra, you get the sensual scented Monoi oil.
In the new de Dior Escale, this emblematic flower surrounded by a hint of neroli and a delicate Freesiennote, her gentleness and sensuality are a breath of beautiful, locally grown vanilla. The Vanilla Tahitensis is the black pearl of the delights of Polynesia. In the Marquesas Islands this sensual, black gold is grown as a valuable raw material for the perfume industry as well.
The Escales
Christian Dior described his fashion, with the words: “Apparent simplicity of perfect elegance“. Escales fragrence exactly reflects this spirit. The bottle is wrapped in the emblematic Flechtmotiv the House of Dior. This Flechtmotiv represents the elegance of Dior – the Grand Pierre-chairs in the haute couture salons and the Lady Dior pocket. The scent is staged in a delicate, refined transparency. The silver clasp and embossed ivory packaging repeat the same motif.
Les Escales all wear the same olfactory signature, in the spirit of eaux de Cologne, and its opening with fresh Hesperidennoten. However launches François Demachy, the designer of the House of Christian Dior perfume, a new interpretation of the theme Eau de Cologne, as he gives them with an exceptionally high quality raw materials feminine touch.
“The Marquesas Islands! What wonderful pictures of the exotic, the name alone conjures up!“- Herman Melville, Typee, 1846
“And if there is no wind blowing, time stands still in the Marquesas“- Jacques Brel