102 THE ART OF BEAUTY
“ THE ART OF HAPPINESS ”,
THE GUERLAIN X MAISON MATISSE ARTISTIC COLLABORATION embark on this collaboration , especially since we share values , exacting standards , a respect for precision and a love of color . This celebration of happiness is a beautiful initiative and a first for Maison Matisse .”
The quintessential “ painter of happiness ” and a sublime master of color , Henri Matisse was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century .
Guerlain is collaborating with Maison Matisse – founded by Jean-Matthieu Matisse , one of the painter ’ s great-grandsons – to celebrate the art of happiness with an exceptional piece and precious limitededition series inspired by Matisse ’ s palette .
Guerlain has nurtured a close relationship with art since the very founding of the Maison in 1828 . Over the years , generations of Guerlain perfumers have found inspiration in the avant-garde artists of their times to elevate their creations . This connection has grown even stronger and more tangible since 2005 with Guerlain Haute Parfumerie , encompassing two remarkable celebrations of the art of perfumery . To start with , the Maison is pursuing its Exceptional Creations series , reprising and deepening support for contemporary artists and artisans by commissioning precious numbered limitededition designs . The second is the L ’ Art & La Matière collection , a captivating fragrance laboratory where Guerlain perfumers find creative inspiration in the emotions sparked
by works of art . Thanks to their talent and expertise , exceptional materials are revealed in new ways when the perfumers compose fragrances that transcend the olfactory signatures as perfume becomes art .
Inviting Maison Matisse for this first collaboration , Guerlain is celebrating the art of happiness with a tribute to the master of colors in two creations inspired by two of the artist ’ s paintings that themselves become full-fledge artworks .
“ We are extremely fortunate to have Maison Matisse show its trust in us for these new creations . Our partnership is anchored by shared values of excellence , exacting standards and elegance , joined by a mutual love of beauty , nature and art ,” says Ann- Caroline Prazan , Guerlain Director of Art , Culture and Heritage .
Jean-Matthieu Matisse , founder of Maison Matisse , notes : “ My great-grandfather ’ s works are very multi-sensory , his was a world full of plants and flowers and they became recurring motifs in his work . There are thus myriad compelling connections between his work and the artistry of Guerlain perfume . That ’ s why we were delighted to
The Exceptional Piece – The Bee Bottle Maison Matisse Edition The Maison Matisse edition of the Bee Bottle is entirely decorated with emblematic motifs inspired by La Musique , a painting done by Matisse in 1939 . Just fourteen unique hand-painted signed and numbered bottles contain the Couleur Bonheur extrait de parfum , a fragrance whose olfactory notes are as sunny as the artist ’ s palette , a fruity chypre composition vibrant with color . As the iconic Bee Bottle fetes its 170th anniversary in 2023 , this creation is an ode to painting , music and perfumery .
Jasmin Bonheur – a new fragrance inspired by Matisse ’ s colors Jasmin Bonheur reveals a vibrantly colorful jasmine , tinted with joyful hues – from the radiant orange apricot notes to the vibrant purple of iris and soft rose pink – in a precious limited-edition work of art that evokes Henri Matisse ’ s brilliant palette . Inspired the painter ’ s masterpiece Les Mille et Une Nuits , the precious Jasmin Bonheur Maison Matisse is transformed by a decorative plate atop the cap and the colorful adornment of the case . Hearts , jasmine flowers and leaves are interpreted in a vibrant palette of fuchsia pink , lemon yellow , sunny orange , emerald green , Mediterranean blue and joyful red . This olfactory canvas brings the fragrance to life in a celebration of jasmine . The limited edition counts just 1,000 pieces worldwide . The collection also includes the Figue Azure scented candle , evoking a stroll in the shade of Mediterranean fig trees , in a limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 57 2023