One last comment on the best way to apply perfume from stoppered bottles.
March 5, 2014 at 7:39am Reply, Victoria: Were geeks (and thats a compliment for me). March 6, 2014 at 11:24am Reply, Gil: I had no idea so much care goes into a fresh seal thank you for sharing! Thank you for the audio files! ), but I dislike the fact that it becomes (and looks) quite dirty, even if I trim it March 5, 2014 at 8:43am Reply, Victoria: Yes, thats the reason why I remove it completely. I love to discover all the tiny details about the things Im interested in. That story of yours has stuck in my mind ever since I read it. I like the old fashion quality of baudruchage (thanks for allowing us to put a name on it! But I guess when it comes to all forms of art, whether it be perfume, dance, or painting, there is always bound to be art going on behind the art we see, so to speak. Isnt it cool how neatly the craftsperson arranges the wax seal?
I think I may even wear my N19 extrait tomorrow using your pipette application technique! Phew! I found this nice video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jN29Ixsyrk, Victoria, do you seal your parfum bottles with Parafilm when theyre not in use? But its really beautiful, and in a world where it feels like everyones always in a big rush, its nice to know that people still take great care to create something, however small, that is so beautiful and delicate. All I can say is that my Chamade extrait is the latest and it smells absolutely heavenly! I am concerned that anything I do would damage the parfum inside that I hope is as luscious as it looks. I love this and find it so fascinating as others have commented that only 7 or 8 people for all of Chanel or Guerlain handle these in this way. I dont use the stopper to apply perfume, though. Im wearing it a lot now (alternately with Hiris), it seems so perfect for the mild, sunny days March 7, 2014 at 8:46am Reply, Victoria: I hope so too! Next I looked for the baudruche, and there it was! The best trick is to apply something ice cold to the stopper. March 5, 2014 at 10:23am Reply, Solanace: This kind of detail and delicate craftsmanship is so beautiful, it is comforting to see a bit of such traditions managing to survive. March 6, 2014 at 10:47am Reply, Penelope: I recently indulged in a bottle of Cuir de Russie extrait. I have to admit that I opened it quite brutally in the end. 
I couldnt grab the link but just search Lalique on Neiman Marcuss website. I cherish my bottle of N19 even more! Love the article and love the idea of these dedicated ladies. Ive destroyed a couple of bottles previously, so I learned from my mistakes. Ive added the link to the main article, because it makes it so much easier to imagine how things are done. Victoria: Glad that you found it interesting! Sign up for emails and get updates aboutnew products and the latest trends! Its a lovely image, and its the reason why I like these kind of touches. For two nights in a row I applied before bed and by morning theres absolutely nothing left. I hope Chanel will keep it in their product range. I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. Undina: Its one of the most fascinating articles I read in a long while thank you! I wore 1932 EDT a lot, but I didnt end up changing my mind. I think that the delicate golden thread on Chamade is such a shame to cut. March 5, 2014 at 11:04am Reply, Victoria: Hmm, I dont remember how the thread on a LInstant bottle looks like, but since Guerlain has different designs and ties for different bottles, you might have to cut the cord. Of course, many other brands use interesting packaging techniques, but as far as baudruchage goes, there arent so many. Anne of Green Gables: Youre welcome. You dont have to cut anything. The membrane itself looks a bit messy around the stopper, so I remove it completely and keep it in the box. It is so much more cost effective to buy samples as I will likely in my lifetime never work through my numerous bottles of perfume, but oh how I love the process of considering what to put on, dabbing/anointing myself for the day. I wondered how bottles with stoppers and decorative elements were opened. How does one become a baudrucheuse, I wonder? March 6, 2014 at 11:12am Reply, Austenfan: As I mentioned above I was a little hasty in opening my bottle of Cuir de Russie extrait. Some of their vintage books have photographs of the tables where the women work and it is quite a sight to see all those bottles laid out. I have a few Kolinsky brushes (not the ones mentioned) and they are such a pleasure to use. March 5, 2014 at 1:28pm Reply, Gentiana: Very interesting, informative and useful. I havent worn my Chanel N19 extrait in a while. March 12, 2014 at 5:23pm Reply, Weiling: Actually, I bought a bottle of Bois de Iles parfum over a year ago but never had the courage to open it. September 3, 2015 at 3:42pm Reply, Victoria: If you have trouble opening the stopper while its still attached, of course, go ahead and cut the cord. March 5, 2014 at 6:20pm Reply, Andy: Bela, I just had to comment because Ive read your article about when you worked at Penhaligons. Also, please take a look atphotos of baudruchage, barbichage and brossageat Guerlain viaOsmoz. March 6, 2014 at 11:23am Reply, Austenfan: Well, I am improving. September 9, 2015 at 9:23am Reply, Alexandra Star: Thank you so much Victoria. annemariec: Adding my note of thanks to Andys. Not something one would expect out of Aromatics Elixir! I hope it will work. At Serge Lutens boutique, I was told that his Santal de Mysore uses real Indian sandalwood, but I have no way to corroborate this. March 6, 2014 at 3:27am Reply, Lilly: Hello Jillie, Ive never smelled the original Chamade so I cant compare the two. I tried so hard to love the EdT (just in case La Pausa gets discontinued one day Don't subscribe March 5, 2014 at 10:29am Reply, Sandra: What do you normally do with the string, throw it away it keep it around the bottle ? March 5, 2014 at 1:47pm Reply, Victoria: Oh, I know what you mean! Watching the video, I realized whythe seal is never exactly the same, since its done by hand. Id love to meet some of the women involved in the process! April 26, 2015 at 10:38am Reply, Victoria: Oh my goodness! At Chanel, there are 8 such artisans for the entire house, while Guerlain employs 7. June 3, 2014 at 6:41am Reply, Victoria: Im so glad that you found it helpful and that youve managed to open the bottle and preserve the seal. We obviously have the same tastes in perfume and literature. I was concerned that this topic would be little interest, but Im very happy that its not the case. March 6, 2014 at 11:35am Reply, Bert K.: Some more baudruchage pictures here: http://www.notcot.com/archives/2007/09/sealing-chanel.php March 6, 2014 at 5:07am Reply, Victoria: Oh, terrific! Cuir de Russie extrait is especially beautiful, especially the lush iris that unfolds in the middle of smoky, leathery and woody notes. Thanks! It was a very different time and a much less litigious one too. Am I an incurable romantic? March 5, 2014 at 12:48pm Reply, Victoria: I have no idea, but its a great question. The heavenly aroma of jasmine wouldnt be possible without the raunchy notes of horse sweat and moth balls. I can vaguely remember receiving my first extrait from Chanel (N19) and I was so excited to smell it.
Luckily enough the only thing I threw away was the baudruchage. With the stopper released half-way, gently pull the edges of the membrane over the neck of the bottle. Photography by Bois de Jasmin. Victoria: All of these crafts are so interesting. March 5, 2014 at 5:57pm Reply, Victoria: Learning about it was a discovery for me too. Thank you for a lovely article! I just rocked the stopper back and forth, like you said, and it came out quite easily. *Guerlain has not always used baudruchage on its bottles, and my bottle of Nahma from 2012 doesnt have it. March 5, 2014 at 8:40am Reply, Victoria: Youre welcome! Ill be in Frankfurt next week and hope to find some time to visit the Chanel boutique. , How does the anniversary extrait compares to the regular AE for you? And yes, better open and enjoy the perfume. Its comforting that some houses still employ these techniques it certainly conveys a sense of quality and luxuriousness to the bottles. All cologne March 5, 2014 at 12:36pm Reply, Victoria: Thank you very much, Sulin! March 5, 2014 at 11:03am Reply, Victoria: I would love it, Leah! 
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Thank you for sharing. I keep a small disposable pipette on handtargeted application and no waste or contamination. I would be really interested in knowing if this is true! March 5, 2014 at 10:35am Reply, Victoria: Perhaps, they sealed some batches and not others? The other new bottle of extrait I own is Divines Divine. They have a little Guerlain corner. , And thank you, I still have to learn more about photography, but its a fun process. Thebaudruche is flexible enough to manipulate easily, but you can also dampen it lightly to make it more pliable. ), Martyn: What a great little article. I just love the sillage of the EDP. Isnt that heart-shaped bottle charming? March 5, 2014 at 2:40pm Reply, Victoria: Please let me know how it goes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! March 5, 2014 at 10:22am Reply, Zazie: I managed to mess up my first bottle of extriat ever (Shalimar), by breaking the beautiful chord in the wrong way I made silly efforts trying to get it back into place, but no luck Victoria: I loved that story, Bela! September 20, 2015 at 7:13am Reply, Victoria: Glad that you found it helpful, Alexandra. Hope it turns out well. By the way, do you know if Chanel uses sandalwood from India in their extraits?
It never crossed my mind that there are craftswomen wholly dedicated to sealing the bottles. My ISM bottle is four years old now and I cant remember how I opened it. Was there a fine membrane around the glass stopper of your Nahema?
de Bijenkorf is such a good store. I have never looked at Bluebell the same way since. Start with two drops at the back of your neck, close to the hairline. Its such a cool technique! Definitely getting a bottle of Chanel Jersey Parfum soon. And to be honest I do wonder if even at Chanel and Guerlain the job isnt intensely repetitious and dull if that is ALL that those artisans do all day, every day, with no variation? p.s. Can you please give me some tips on how to open this bottle? Etomidac: Firstly, thank you for this very lovely article.
I only found it by chance but it was really fascinating to watch, especially the way she tied the thread around. The fragrance is gorgeous, but so far Im not getting great longevity. I have some more info about the parafilm here: https://boisdejasmin.com/2013/06/making-fragrance-decants-and-samples-in-pictures.html, And then I would put it inside its own ziplock bag with a piece of absorbent paper towel inside. You can recognize the baudruchage seal by the fine, transparent skin around the neck of the bottle. March 5, 2014 at 8:37am Reply. Youre welcome, V. Any time. Cant wait to hear what you think of 1932 parfum when you try it. Theres a whole world of things happening out there that we have no idea about. She showed me the beautiful sandalwood they use for the perfumes and told me that there are only 16 people in the world trained to do the baudruchage at Chanel.
Its much simpler than it seems, although it requires some care.
Im pretty sure it is repetitious and dull, and that is all those women* do all day. March 9, 2014 at 11:28pm Reply, Victoria: Isnt it fascinating how few people are trained for this job? 
Guerlain bottles can usually be opened without destroying the elaborate tassel. March 5, 2014 at 11:20am Reply, Victoria: Youve put it so nicely, Ashley. March 5, 2014 at 1:32pm Reply, Ashley Anstaett: I just love the idea of this. and I need alternatives) but it doesnt really sing to me. LOL! May 12, 2015 at 11:54am Reply, Victoria: You can try heating the top with air dryer. March 5, 2014 at 4:07pm Reply, Penelope: Isnt the extrait beautiful ? I wish I had known all this when I opened it, but I can still enjoy the idea that one of those eight ladies sealed my bottle. Start opening the bottle by rocking the glass stopper back and forth. Do you know if it is available already? March 5, 2014 at 10:41am Reply, Andy: When I started my day, I knew nothing about baudruchage, but its fascinating! December 6, 2014 at 8:11am Reply, Karen Distelrath: I just received my FIRST ever in my life, bottle of No5 Chanel Parfum and was thrilled to find your write up. It may not be the most romantic way to perfume yourself, but this application technique makes it possible to create a perfect sillage. September 8, 2015 at 9:36pm Reply, Victoria: The parfum has the least sillage of all versions, and it stays very close to skin. But I also love the fact that so much of the work in perfumery is done by hand. March 6, 2014 at 11:36am Reply, Aisha: I love the image of using a disposable pipette to apply a few drops. I find it a bit sharp somehow.
I know that some brands bought up their own supply before India sources became strained; others use the Indian sandalwood grown in Australia. When I tried to open my bottle of the AE 40th anniversary extrait I nearly spilled the entire contents. Guess I will be coming back to this piece again! It disappeared late 2019/2020. March 6, 2014 at 11:39am Reply, Bela: The process of sealing bottles at Penhaligons, years ago, was a messy affair involving a potent and dangerous chemical product. Amazing pictures, by the way. March 6, 2014 at 4:55pm Reply. Enjoy your beautiful acquisitions, and I hope that you can open them easily! So on the bottle of Nahema that does not have a seal, what to you do with the string?
August 27, 2021 at 5:24am Reply, I agree to the terms outlined in the March 6, 2014 at 11:13am Reply, Ive been waiting for this article so long!!! Now I know. It was all so neatly arranged, and they had most of the classics on display. Or is there a better way to store them for a long time? My @ is jarmangad. , I loved reading this post. March 5, 2014 at 12:17pm Reply, Victoria: I do too, and I enjoy this kind of attention to detail. December 5, 2014 at 1:40pm Reply, Victoria: What a gem! In the end, it doesnt matter much. June 22, 2015 at 3:50pm Reply, Victoria: Im so delighted to hear this, Bonnie. I was overjoyed! I ended up cutting the little part which connects the stopper to the bottle so that I can use the stopper freely. It made opening my first bottle all that much more special. It sounds so scientific, and yet so glamorous and mysterious. Very happy that my article came in time. July 30, 2022 at 10:35am, Aurora in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Such a lovely, classic list with your beautiful writing. Its a pity that Iris Silver Mist will not come to De Bijenkorf. March 10, 2014 at 12:15pm Reply, Weiling: Thank you for this article Victoria. March 5, 2014 at 12:23pm Reply. March 7, 2014 at 8:16am Reply, rainboweyes: Yes, it definitely is. Would you know the names of the materials used and where one can obtain them? The anniversary edition is good though, and I really like it. Needless to say, if none of this works or you simply dont want to bother, just cut the thread and forget about it. Reason being, I just got my hands on 2 bottles of La Petit Robe Noire Parfum and before opening the first bottle, I wanted to do it right and I remembered finding the perfect instructions here (not to mention reading the article again while studying the bottle with minute detail :P)! March 5, 2014 at 1:36pm Reply, Sulin: I believe Diors Jadore extrait also uses baudruchage! There is nothing more comforting than stealing a surreptitious whiff of your favorite scent throughout the day. The artistry involved in baudruchage reminds me of the Series 7 Kolinsky sable watercolor brushes made by Winsor Newton. If a bottle sealed with a baudruche and intricate threading lands in my lap, I try to preserve the thread after breaking the seal.
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March 6, 2014 at 3:10pm Reply, Victoria: Nearly doesnt count, as my mom says. Appreciate the suggestions for opening the bottle. March 7, 2014 at 12:01pm Reply, Roberta: Victoria, your article was so inspiring that on Friday I went to the Chanel shop and indulged in a bottle of Bois des Iles extrait. It means that when you hold abaudruche sealed bottle of Shalimar or LHeure Bleue, one of these Dames de Table has touched it. October 23, 2017 at 2:29am Reply, Anna: Whats a pipette? May 12, 2015 at 4:40pm Reply, Bonnie: Thank you so much for this article. With the cord attached, a few drops of the parfum spilled out in the process of the first opening. March 5, 2014 at 6:09pm Reply, Victoria: Now, Aisha, youve put so nicely that Im suddenly feeling much more glamorous with my plastic pipettes. But I might end up buying another backup bottle of La Pausa March 7, 2014 at 4:43am Reply, Victoria: I think so, because our Chanel boutique started carrying the collection.
Not sure if its because we, dancers, are a conservative lot when it comes to our footwear. Now I know exactly what it is. A cord seal on most bottles can be simply loosened enough to pull out the glass stopper. Its opened now but I was wondering if I should cut the black cord to free the stopper or not. CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL EAU DE PARFUM POUR HOMME SPRAY, CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY, CHANEL BLEU DE CHANEL 3.4 OZ.
LOL! September 28, 2014 at 4:59pm Reply, bluemlein: I still have ounce-bottles of Bal a Versailles that are sealed by baudruchage, which keeps the juices colour fresh. March 6, 2014 at 11:53am Reply, Kneale: What a lovely article, Victoria! One of the reasons why it was left unused for many years was because I wasnt sure how to open it. Surely they must work at various other aspects of production? Replies to my comments But now, that the EDP is finished, I crave for the smell and I die from curiosity. I expect there is a nice, friendly atmosphere in the workshop that makes up for the lack of mentally stimulating activity. March 6, 2014 at 4:52pm Reply, Lilly: I Just read your wonderful article and decided to try out the bottle opening technique on the Chamade extrait I bought a few weeks ago. The perfume bottles look pretty, but filling them day after day is certainly not romantic.
After wrapping a thick rubber band around the top for traction, I rocked the stopper a few times, and it came out easily, cord intact. At Chanel, there are 8 such artisans for the entire house, while Guerlain employs 7. I dont mind dabbing straight from the stopper, though I would like to get some Parafilm. Sandra: Great article Victoria. Ill have to look up the Kolinsky brushes. I replayed the video a couple of times, and its just so beautiful. August 27, 2021 at 5:23am Reply.
Snowyowl: Is it bad (and perhaps a bit sad :))that I almost salivated just watching the beautiful bottles being sealed in the youtube link, all lined up in a row, gorgeous, beautiful and intricately honored in this process? One rarely gets to use Chanel and beef intestine in the same sentence, but perfumery is often a mixture of seemingly incongruous concepts. March 5, 2014 at 11:08am Reply. March 5, 2014 at 1:37pm Reply, Lauren: How lovely! I would never have imagined that there are even specialized artisans for sealing bottles. March 5, 2014 at 9:10am Reply, Victoria: I know! This is the first time I have ever read what its exactly made up of and the whole process.
I am delighted to know these wonderful new terms! March 5, 2014 at 10:25am Reply. It doesnt stay fresh forever, while we all need something beautiful every day. The remaining amount can be wiped on the wrists.
The most precious part of your perfume is inside the bottle itself. Let me know how it goes! It makes me wistful to think the perfume has made it this long still intact. How did you manage to leave the no 19 sticker on the inner box intact? Sign up for texts and be the first to knowabout upcoming sales and great offers. Modern innovations aside, baudruchage is one of the most traditional and unique perfumery techniques. I felt totally helpless in front of my bottle of Guerlain LInstant extrait bought 2 years ago, I didnt open it being afraid not to ruin it. I kept the little seal. I never heard of the baudruchage. It means that when you hold abaudruche sealed bottle of, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jN29Ixsyrk, http://www.notcot.com/archives/2007/09/sealing-chanel.php, Chloe Roses de Chloe and Balenciaga Rosabotanica : Perfume Reviews, 7 Discoveries from 12 Years of Bois de Jasmin, Danilo Kis The Encyclopedia of the Dead, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQSOMLQ0jv8, Bobbi Brown Beach and Other Sun Fantasy Scents. Fascinating!
March 5, 2014 at 11:05am Reply, Victoria: Gotcha! Bela: Oh, no! Thanks again for the inspiring reading! As long as its intact, thats all that matters. I have a vintage bottle of Chanel 22 I bought off e-bay probably 10 years ago or so (it is much older than that but I dont remember how old). September 21, 2015 at 5:02am Reply. perfume bottle 3d 2022 Dillard's, bleu de chanel : Fragrance, Perfume, & Cologne for Women & Men. I really think that No 5 parfum is very different from the other concentrations. March 12, 2014 at 1:42pm Reply, Victoria: So glad that you liked it. March 5, 2014 at 2:47pm Reply, Victoria: I dont remember visiting Hermes, but I stopped by the Dior corner. , Im not sure if Chanel uses Indian sandalwood or not. June 24, 2015 at 2:09pm Reply, Wendy: I recently purchased my first ever bottle of extrait, Chanel Bois Des Iles. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. March 6, 2014 at 5:09pm Reply, Victoria: I tried it only once, and while I liked it, I didnt think that it had enough drama. Ill be more careful next time. Then add one or twodepending on the strength of perfumeon your chest and stomach. The art of baudruchage is another such example. I received a sealed vintage bottle of My Sin extrait and thought I would just have to look at it longingly for the rest of my days because I didnt know how to open it properly then I googled the matter and was led here. March 6, 2014 at 5:03am Reply, Victoria: Thank you for letting me know! These days, Health and Safety wouldnt allow the dispensary to be run the way it was. September 4, 2015 at 3:44am Reply, Wendy: Thanks Victoria! Privacy Policy. Thank you so much for informing us and increasing our perfume vernacular. Of course I had to look up the article again. I only kept it on that bottle of No 19 to show what it looks like. March 5, 2014 at 6:36pm Reply. I feel that anything that involves a handmade, labor intensive process is special in our increasingly mechanized world. Let me grab 10 bottles. Please tell me what to do in case of travel, is it possible to safely travel with a perfume (I have Coco Mademoiselle Extrait) or it is a mission impossible? Just rock the stopper back and forth delicately and pull it up and out, stretching the cord. Im planning on buying a bottle of either 1932 extrait or No. Usually I dab with the stopper but I always worry about degradation from my own body oils and or accidentally knocking the small bottle of extrait de parfum over.
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