• Cuir Caraibes - Opéra Collection

Cuir Caraibes - Opéra Collection

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David Jourquin

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Inspired by the family gatherings of his childhood on the beaches of Guadeloupe, David Jourquin decided to revive the luscious and cheerful feelings he had when he would dance around the bonfire tickled by the scent of juicy lemons, burning wood and the night foam of the waves lapping at the shore. 

The first olfactory visit on this summer vocation is called the Cuir Caraibes. The journey begins on the perfumers' homeland. amidst the farmers market stands where he discovered as a young boy the magic of spices with his father. The adventure continues on the beaches of Cuba, Guadalupe, Saint Barth's and Marie Galante, wen sun burts into flame as it dips gloriously beyond the horizon, the moment when the crystal blue sea grows dark, revealing its turbulent immensity. 

Fragrance Facts

Head notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Green lemon
Heart notes: White flowers, Pepper, Ginger
Base notes: Leather, Amber, Patchouili, Guaiac wood, Vetiver

Perfumer: David Jourquin
Conception: Paris, France
Date of Release: 2015

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David Jourquin’s childhood was split between the gentle spirit of his mother, steeped in exotic fragrances, and the strong character of his grandmother, who liked having everything in its proper place.

Each morning, his mother would slip into her leather coat before kissing him goodbye and dashing off to work. Invariably, her perfume would mingle with the magical scent of the supple hide, leaving an indelible mark on the first few moments of his day.

His radiant grandmother welcomed him day after day, echoing the scent of her shiny waxed wood floors. He was always rather amused by her of habit of sprinkling a few drops of Saint-Michel Eau de Cologne on the cushions of her lounge chair.

Somewhat withdrawn but still attentive, his father smoked cigars and sometimes brought David to the market in Pointe-à-Pitre where the young boy revelled in the sweet, powerful aromas of all the spices.