The bottle itself was a departure from Guerlain’s more traditional shapes. Crafted in clear glass, it resembled a series of stacked bubbles, each rounded form catching the light in soft reflections. The name “Strié”, meaning “streaked” or “ribbed” in French, referred to the subtle vertical striations that gave the bottle texture and visual movement—suggesting the gentle ripple of silk or the shimmer of a jewel’s surface. Its playful yet elegant form was at once contemporary and tactile, aligning with the early 1990s aesthetic of minimalism and fluid, organic design.
Each fragrance was distinguished by its unique color palette and packaging, echoing the character of the perfume inside. For Parure, the box and the round label adhered to a rich geometric motif of red, orange, and terracotta, tones that suggested warmth, amber light, and opulent sensuality—an appropriate reflection of Parure’s jewel-inspired composition. For Chant d’Arômes, the same geometric design appeared in a more delicate scheme of pink, yellow, and pistachio, expressing the perfume’s airy floral freshness and youthful charm. These color harmonies captured the essence of each scent through visual language—Parure as radiant and regal, Chant d’Arômes as bright and lyrical.
Although the Le Flacon Strié was produced for only a short time, it exemplified Guerlain’s ongoing dialogue between heritage and modernity. Its clear, sculptural form allowed the liquid’s hue to shine through—transforming the fragrance itself into a visual element—while the bold geometric box design introduced a graphic modernism that stood apart from Guerlain’s more classical presentations. As a collector’s piece, it remains a small yet meaningful chapter in Guerlain’s design evolution, bridging the elegance of the house’s past with the streamlined sensibilities of the 1990s.
