Since its creation, the house of Hermès has been recognized for its attraction to the equestrian world. Indeed, at the outset, Hermès established itself as a saddler and harness maker, and it was only later that the house diversified its activity.
Christine Nagel is a perfumer who became the exclusive nose of the house of Hermès. Described as a woman of character fascinated by sillages with panache, no house seemed more fitting to let her express her full creativity. Thus, she drew inspiration here from the world of horseback riding so dear to the house of Hermès to create a perfume named Galop. It therefore fully belongs to its untamable character and has been forging ahead at full speed since its creation, in 2016.
Galop, Christine Nagel's first major creation
Galop is not a simple perfume. It carries many stakes within it. It was the first great challenge taken on by Christine Nagel in her role as exclusive perfumer for Hermès. What is more, it is laden with numerous past influences while taking on a very contemporary character. It expresses the animalic part present in each of us. At the same time, it pays homage to the founding of the house of Hermès. Indeed, when this company was founded, in Paris, in the nineteenth century, it was exclusively specialized in saddlery and horse harnessing. Moreover, even today, the world of Hermès remains intimately linked to that of horseback riding. In addition, the house very regularly sponsors sporting events of this kind. This perfume thus displays a cavalier confidence that does not forget Hermès's emblematic elegance for all that. Galop is an aristocratic and impertinent juice. However, it has a very streamlined aspect that gives it intense modernity. In addition, it brings new breath to Hermès's broad olfactory range crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, Christine Nagel's predecessor. It recalls the softness of Hermès juices of the past, somewhat neglected since the creation of 24 Faubourg.
Hermès's explosive fragrance
Of course, a perfume bearing the name Galop had to include leather notes, or at least draw inspiration from them. Thus, it appears as a juice made of carnal textures and noble materials. It notably contains leather derived from Doblis calfskin, a leather known for being supple, tender and sensitive. Thus, Galop invites caressing and pairs its tenderness with the elegant presence of rose. From then on, the equestrian world has never seemed so romantic and sensual. Galop is a perfume laden with femininity, at once authentic and refined. It relies on this contrast to heighten its power of attraction. Little by little, the rose gains in power until it reaches a more full-bodied and warm sillage. There, saffron, one of the most prestigious spices in the world, comes into play. It is paired with the gourmand character of quince for a rendering that could not be more appetizing and mellow. The bottle of Galop, meanwhile, takes the form of a kind of glass stirrup. In addition, it is a replica of a gift given by Hermès to its customers on the occasion of the inauguration of its first New York store, on August 1, 1930. It has been redesigned with a more evident modernity than before. Nevertheless, it truly stands as a kind of historical testimony, fitting perfectly into the shape of a woman's hand and adorned with a leather cord echoing the scent it contains.