{"product_id":"1979-new-wave","title":"1979 New Wave – Oriental Powdery Eau de Parfum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979 New Wave by Les Bains Guerbois\u003c\/strong\u003e is an oriental, powdery, woody \u003cstrong\u003eeau de parfum\u003c\/strong\u003e, unisex, created by \u003cstrong\u003eDominique Ropion\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eIris concrete at the heart, the richest form of the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne address, one hundred and forty years of history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all started at \u003cstrong\u003e7 rue du Bourg-l'Abbé, in Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong\u003e1885\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Guerbois\u003c\/strong\u003e opened \u003cstrong\u003ethe capital's most luxurious private bathhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was soon frequented by \u003cstrong\u003eManet, Monet, Renoir, Zola and Proust\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e, the venue became \u003cstrong\u003eLes Bains Douches\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Parisian equivalent of Studio 54\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Pierre Marois\u003c\/strong\u003e, a film producer and \u003cstrong\u003eheir to the venue\u003c\/strong\u003e, transformed it into a \u003cstrong\u003efive-star hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e, then revived the perfume house \u003cstrong\u003ein 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e. The catalogue follows two lines: \u003cstrong\u003e\"A date, a story\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (2018), \u003cstrong\u003ewhere each perfume corresponds to a specific year of the venue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Forms \u0026amp; Materials\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (2022), which explores the building itself. The compositions are signed by \u003cstrong\u003egreat noses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dorothée Piot, Michel Almairac, Bertrand Duchaufour, Dominique Ropion, Jérôme Épinette, Fanny Bal, Mathieu Nardin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn opening of two mints and aldehydes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpearmint\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epeppermint\u003c\/strong\u003e open together: \u003cstrong\u003ethe first sweet and herbaceous, the second cold and spicy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ealdehydes\u003c\/strong\u003e add their soapy and metallic sparkle. \u003cstrong\u003eAn icy start, very unusual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn iris concrete heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies the heart with \u003cstrong\u003eVirginia cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Concrete is \u003cstrong\u003ethe richest and most expensive form of iris\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ethe paste obtained before the butter, still laden with waxes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It gives \u003cstrong\u003ea thick, buttery powder that the absolute alone does not achieve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA base of Australian sandalwood and amber wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian sandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e brings its milky creaminess, \u003cstrong\u003eamber wood\u003c\/strong\u003e dry warmth, \u003cstrong\u003emusk\u003c\/strong\u003e longevity on the skin. \u003cstrong\u003eThe base finally warms up a composition that has remained cold throughout its entire journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe house's signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo mints at the top, an iris concrete at the heart: the contrast is extreme.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe vegetal cold on one side, the greasy powder on the other\u003c\/strong\u003e — two materials that have no reason to meet. And \u003cstrong\u003ethe mention of concrete rather than just iris is a signal of quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is one of the most expensive materials in perfumery, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe formula specifies which one it uses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor whom, for what occasions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriental, powdery and woody, this eau de parfum is for those who love \u003cstrong\u003epowdery irises and fresh openings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are looking for \u003cstrong\u003ea composition that surprises\u003c\/strong\u003e. All year round, by day as well as by evening. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the most contrasting in the catalogue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e1979 New Wave Les Bains Guerbois\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sharpest cold precedes the greasiest powder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LES BAINS GUERBOIS","offers":[{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":54414975336712,"sku":"PROD-000420","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0315\/8024\/files\/les-bains-guerbois-1979-new-wave-eau-de-parfum-coffret_f70bcc80-4ea1-4414-b203-20262773d977.jpg?v=1789918819","url":"https:\/\/odorare.fr\/en\/products\/1979-new-wave","provider":"Odorare Parfumerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}