Histoires De Parfums Olympia Music Hall Le Perfume Edp

L’Olympia Music Hall by Histoires de Parfums is a Amber Woody fragrance for women. L’Olympia Music Hall was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerald Ghislain. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange; middle notes are Lilac, Saffron, Peony, Black Pepper, Freesia, Rose and Red Berries; base notes are Suede, Woody Notes, White Musk, Patchouli, Incense, Dark Chocolate, Licorice and Vanilla.

Gérald Ghislain, founder and perfumer of the French niche brand Histoires de Parfums shows a predilection for classic Parisian shows apart from famous French authors, it seems, which continues: After his recent fragrance release dedicated to the infamous and titillating fame of Moulin Rouge, Ghislain focuses on the equally well-known L’Olympia Music Hall.
The legend of L’Olympia, as famous as other mythical Parisian show theaters such as Les Folies Bergeres or Crazy Horse, is palpable: Iconic performers include the black gazelle Josephine Baker, the “sparrow” Edith Piaf and the gloriously androgynous Dalida as well as Gilbert Becaud, Johnny Hallyday and Yves Montand; a line-up to make anyone sit up and take notice!

To capture this glamor and history wasn’t easy. The ambience of the stage is captured in a smoky woody with leathery & floral accents. The fragrance of L’Olympia revolves around a heart of rose, freesia and peony, freshened on top with the bracing note of black pepper, the tartness of assorted citrus essences and the soft bitterness of saffron ~a very popular note in recent releases (another one featuring it is Black Saffron By Redo). The sensuous background notes of patchouli, vanilla, chocolate and a “suede accord” create the mystery and warmth of a packed L’Olympia at the height of its glory.