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Le Parfum Essentiel
Elie Saab · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2020
≈ $82 · 3oz · approx. retail
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A pared-back re-interpretation of the orange-blossom-and-patchouli signature by Maia Lernout (2020), housed in a faceted crystal bottle with a pink-tinted juice.
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French · 7 in collection
An ISIPCA-trained senior perfumer at Takasago, Maia Lernout is known for luminous floral compositions and a devotion to natural materials. Raised among artists, she has created for Elie Saab, Nina Ricci, Lolita Lempicka, Burberry and Molton Brown.
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