Thursday, February 14, 2013

Voile de Poudre Home Ambience Spray c2011

Voile de Poudre — translating from French as “Veil of Powder” — was introduced by Guerlain in 2011 as an Ambience Home Fragrance Spray, a quietly elegant creation designed to perfume the air and fabrics of one’s surroundings with the refined softness of a Guerlain powder. Available exclusively as a gift with purchase from Guerlain boutiques and never released for retail sale, this rare fragrance captures the discreet sophistication and intimacy of vintage perfumed powders once used to scent vanities, linens, and boudoirs. Presented in a 125 ml (4.2 fl oz) spray bottle, Voile de Poudre embodies the delicate balance of comfort and refinement that defines the Guerlain aesthetic.

The fragrance opens with the gentle breath of violet, unmistakably soft and nostalgic, evoking the scent of finely milled face powder or the faint trace of a cosmetic compact long treasured. Its violet note—powdery yet dewy, floral yet faintly candied—forms the heart of the composition. This isn’t the intense, green violet of wild Parma blossoms, but rather a softened, cosmetic interpretation that lingers gracefully in the air. The aroma suggests luxury fabrics—freshly pressed silk, brushed velvet, or a lightly perfumed shawl—imbued with the quiet romance of an earlier era.

As it settles on fabric or pillow, the fragrance unfurls in a tender haze of iris-like smoothness and musked sweetness, recalling the signature base of many classic Guerlain perfumes. The scent is subtle, almost tactile—like the feel of a fine powder puff against the skin. Beneath the floral powder, there lies a trace of warmth, perhaps the faintest whisper of vanilla and tonka, rounding the composition with gentle sensuality.

Voile de Poudre transforms ordinary spaces into intimate sanctuaries of calm and comfort. A spritz over linens or a favorite armchair releases a nostalgic whisper of violet and musk that lingers softly in the air, creating an atmosphere of serenity and understated elegance—a perfect reflection of Guerlain’s timeless artistry in perfumed living.
photo by ebay seller rosrey

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