The Different Co., was founded by Jean-Claude Ellena in 2000 with Thierry de Baschmakoff. M. Ellena left in 2004 to join Hermes. Celine Ellena, Jean-Claude's daughter took on the role of nose until 2006. Such memorable perfumes as Rose Poivree and  Sel A  Vetiver  have influenced contemporary fragrance. The Company continues to create olfactive journeys with Luc Gabriel at the helm and M.Baschmakoff who continues as the artistic director. Bertrand Duchaufour and Emilie Cooperman of Symrise have created fragrances for the House and now The Different Company debuts Une Nuit Magnétique  the last perfume composed by Christine Nagel before she joined M. Ellena at Hermes.  Perfume Predestination?

Photo: The Different Co. Christine Nagel

“I have created this perfume as a magnet that physically attracts. The materials I have chosen create contrast and affinity, in an olfactory magnetic field with Amber wood at the core. Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk are melted in Amber and attract heart flowers while Prune holds them back in its sweetness Ginger, Blueberry and Bergamot fuse and gravitate, tinting the scent of fresh, spicy and fruity facets.” -Christine NAGEL

One of the trade secrets of Une Nuit Magnétique is the unusual combination of Ginger and Blueberry, two ingredients that Christine particularly likes. First, Ginger offers a spicy scent then, Blueberry delivers its tangy power. Two ingredients originally opposed but displaying a specific and unexpected alliance, offering freshness, sensuality and magnetism.

Top: Ginger, Blueberry,Bergamot

Middle:Jasmine from Egypt, Damascus Rose,Tuberouse and Plum

Bottom: Amberwood, amber, benzoin, patchouli, musk

On shelf April, 2014  at www,thedifferentcompany.com and select stockists worldwide

 Eau de Parfum 16 percent concentration available in 30 ml, 50 ml, 90 ml and Discovery kit 3 x10 ml

via The Different Company

–Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief