The legend of the Olympéa fragrances continues... Paco Rabanne is a true artist at heart, whose every creation is always highly anticipated.
What shape for a legendary fragrance according to Paco Rabanne? The Olympéa fragrance was born in 2015, designated from the outset as the feminine counterpart to the earlier Invictus. Today, this fragrance reinvents itself in a new, more intense and ambery edition, named Olympéa Legend. Created by Loc Dong, this fragrance is described as a sensual exotic flower. It carries within it an absolute gourmand character, and leaves behind an indelible mark. From then on, its sillage resembles that of bare skin, warmed by the sun, but also refreshed by the salt water of the sea. Beyond its scent, its bottle is also strikingly beautiful. So, what about its design?
Olympéa Legend, a bottle full of curves
Olympéa Legend presents itself as a rounded flask, tracing a perfect circle. Yet, behind its simplicity, this shape is far from having been chosen at random. In contrast to everything square, that which is rounded does not belong to the human realm. In reality, in nature, no element possesses a perfectly symmetrical shape with sharp edges. Roundness is very much present. It is therefore in keeping with what has been created by God. In this sense, Olympéa Legend takes on an almost divine allure and seems to be born directly from the hand of a deity. It could almost be an elixir fallen straight from Olympus, the mountain of the gods. Furthermore, roundness symbolically evokes generosity and softness, an attribute readily associated with femininity.
Olympéa Legend, a bottle at the crossroads of eras
Beyond its round shape, Olympéa Legend also has a whole host of other attributes. First of all, its body is surrounded by two laurels. These symbolize victory and were once presented to victorious heroes during the games of antiquity. In fact, the overall allure of this bottle immediately evokes ancient Rome. Standing upright, its stature somewhat recalls the wings of the Greek statue of Nike, symbol of victory in mythology. Beyond these elements, Olympéa Legend also has a very Art Deco style. Artistic movements intermingle here and coexist in balance. The whole takes on a timeless, and therefore ageless, style.
The new attributes of Olympéa Legend
All the elements mentioned above were already present in the previous versions of the Olympéa fragrance. So, what are the real novelties of this latest creation? First of all, as if to evoke its warmer breath, the color of its juice is now more ambery. Very feminine, it takes on a pink color, darker and more fleshy than in its previous versions. Likewise, its cap is different. It traces a half-moon and is enriched with new golden nuances, both refined and sun-kissed. The name of this fragrance, Olympéa, for its part, appears discreetly on its front face, in a script with a strongly “antique” feel.