Since its founding, the house of Guerlain has never stopped drawing inspiration from all the beauties of the world. Its fragrances have the gift of transporting people to distant lands with a single breath. This is also how the Aqua Allegoria Harvest perfumes were conceived. More specifically, these are exceptional editions, sourced from specific harvests. In a sparkling and aromatic momentum, discover without further delay the sun-kissed breath of Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic by Guerlain!
The planet is currently undergoing major upheaval. Collective awareness and the intention to protect resources are becoming increasingly present. Deeply attached to the beauty of nature, the house of Guerlain is firmly determined to act accordingly. Thus, it is completely rethinking some of its perfumes, creating more exceptional editions, whose ingredients are sustainably cultivated and whose bottles are more respectful of resources. This is the case with Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic by Guerlain. Here is our review.
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Aqua Allegoria Harvest, a prestige collection
First, let us begin by recalling what the Aqua Allegoria collection by Guerlain is. It brings together eaux fraîches, all infused with natural ingredients emblematic of perfumery. These essences celebrate the beauty of lush nature. They are conceived as bucolic poems, capable of transporting people to gardens with a single breath. The Aqua Allegoria Harvest collection reclaims some of these juices and turns them into exceptional editions, with ingredients sourced from exclusive harvests. Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic is thus created in partnership with farmers who cultivate sustainably.
The lively and crisp formula of Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic by Guerlain
For the very first version of Aqua Allegoria Madarine Basilic by Guerlain, the house used mandarin from China. This time, it is a variety grown in Italy, in the heart of Calabria. It unfolds a gentle bitterness, counterbalanced by the green, spicy freshness of basil. Far from being the only citrus fruit used, mandarin is here paired with clementine and blood orange. These joyful accents are freshened with orange blossom, white peony and ivy leaves. The green, spicy breath of basil echoes that of tea. Finally, the whole is softened with amber, sandalwood and chamomile.
All the beauty of the Bee Bottle enhanced with watercolor
Like all Aqua Allegoria perfumes, Madarine Basilic comes in Guerlain's famous Bee Bottle. Designed for the very first time in 1853, it was slightly modernized in 1999. Playing with light, it is topped with a golden honeycomb dome. This small insect, emblematic of Guerlain, is also engraved at its summit, on its golden bead. For Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic by Guerlain, this bottle takes on a very vivid orange color. This is also reflected in the form of a watercolor on its packaging. The work is signed by artist Laura Gulshani.
Aqua Allegoria Harvest Madarine Basilic by Guerlain, a responsible perfume
Since 2002, the Aqua Allegoria bottles have been completely rethought. They can now be refilled, which considerably reduces their carbon footprint. Made from 15% recycled glass, they are manufactured and assembled in France. They are also covered with a cellulose shell, sourced from eco-managed forests and 100% recyclable. Finally, for perfect consistency with its message on environmental preservation, Guerlain has chosen to formulate its recipe with 95% ingredients of natural origin. Its beet alcohol comes from France and is sourced from supply chains committed to responsible agriculture.