Since 1858, the house of Boucheron has made women's eyes sparkle by crafting sumptuous jewelry. As the oldest jewelry house on Place Vendôme, Boucheron is an icon of French craftsmanship. The house also distinguishes itself in the field of perfumery.
In 2020, the house of Boucheron treats women to a new olfactory creation. As if to immerse us once again in its history and echo its unique perfumery expertise, Boucheron delivers a fragrance named Serpent Bohème. As a reminder, this is the name of one of its jewelry collections. Moreover, the snake has always been Boucheron's emblem, an animal the house regards as a symbol of freedom, infinity and protection. So, what recipe lies behind this elegant gold-tinted bottle? Here is the full breakdown of its composition.
Anne Flipo, perfumer for Boucheron
To create this fragrance, the house of Boucheron called on one of the greatest perfumers in the world: Anne Flipo. Here, she had the demanding task of embodying Boucheron's liberated character and boldness, while drawing inspiration from the Serpent Bohème collection. When asked what this fragrance evokes for her, she replies: Serpent Bohème embodies a free spirit, independence, and elegance of course, without conventions or dictates. It celebrates everyday life, guided by beauty and dreams. The snake's perpetual rebirth as it sheds its skin, like an ever-renewed promise of happiness. So, how does she go about symbolizing boldness and continual renewal? Here is what her multi-faceted fragrance holds…
Serpent Bohème, a floral bouquet rich in depth
Serpent Bohème is a fragrance that remains faithful to the essential codes of femininity, while offering certain touches of originality. It is built around a floral bouquet, a great classic of women's perfumery, paired with other bolder ingredients.
Serpent Bohème, a heart of rose and jasmine
The heart of Serpent Bohème relies on the most famous duo in feminine perfumery: rose and jasmine. Yet it surprises us, as it blends rose varieties that perfumers rarely use. Turkish rose, a great classic, is paired with the much rarer Mallow desert rose. The result is a bouquet that is gourmand yet fresh, luminous yet voluptuous. Sambac jasmine is added as well, lending the whole a more sun-kissed and radiant feel.
Fruits to lighten the whole
Fruits are also added to this fragrance, as if to give it a more airy energy. Here, mandarin enhances its tangy, sparkling side, while blending with gourmand, juicy blackcurrant. From then on, Serpent Bohème awakens the senses and makes one want to discover more of it.
Muskier, chypre base notes
Finally, Boucheron's Serpent Bohème ends on a darker, more sensual base. Thoroughly warm, it contains cistus labdanum, gliding over the skin like a true caress. Sandalwood, for its part, is rounder and more comforting. It gains in persistence and character through contact with patchouli. The whole is further illuminated with white musk, for an infinitely vibrant sillage.