Jicky by Guerlain by durleybeachbum

Photography • Still Life • posted on Feb 20, 2016

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Description

Jicky was created in 1889. It is a classical fragrance and, despite the age, it is timeless and still very modern. According to the legend, the perfume was named after a girl Aime Guerlain was in love with when he was a student in England. It is more likely, though, that this perfume is named after his uncle Jacques Guerlain’s nickname – Jicky. This was one of the first perfumes created with addition of synthetic materials (the first was Fougere Royale Houbigant, 1882). The top notes contain lavender and citrus (bergamot, lemon and mandarin), which perfectly match the cold, metallic orris and rose shaded by vetiver. The cold top and middle notes are an elegant counterbalance to the warm base created of patchouli, vanilla, amber and musk. See a less fiddled one Here As Guerlain has always paid a lot of attention to design of flacons, this bottle is also attractive and original: it is designed in a shape of 19th century medicine bottle with champagne cork shaped stopper. (From Fragrantica website) I couldn't afford the fancy bottle so my photo combines the refill, which was still very expensive! and a ghost image of the flacon lifted from the website mentioned above. I'm pleased with how well it blends in.

Comments (11)

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giulband

4:32AM | Sat, 20 February 2016

Very interesting information and excellent photographic description !!!

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helanker

5:22AM | Sat, 20 February 2016

Such a beautiful shot and fiddle. I like the fancy fiddle most and I just love the golden hues :)

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SunriseGirl

5:47AM | Sat, 20 February 2016

I still firmly believe you could make big bucks in the advertising industry. These are again gorgeous photos and fiddles. Furthermore, they entice me to go spend money on perfume. :) I won't, but that is because my finances have no room for it rather than lack of desire.

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clbsmiley

9:38AM | Sat, 20 February 2016

Never heard of this one.

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Faemike55

11:03AM | Sat, 20 February 2016

This is a great image with fabulous postwork.
love the history behind this one

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jendellas

12:22PM | Sat, 20 February 2016

Haven't seen this one but I see it was from 1889!!!!

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ArtistKimberly

2:35PM | Sat, 20 February 2016

"Exquisite"

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jocko500

6:38PM | Sat, 20 February 2016

lovely

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MrsRatbag

8:48PM | Sat, 20 February 2016

I've never heard of this one, I'd love to smell it...lovely photo and fiddle!

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wysiwig

12:12AM | Sun, 21 February 2016

Interesting history and a very elegant containers.

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STEVIEUKWONDER

2:11AM | Sun, 21 February 2016

Looks like Renderosity will have to include "Smellyvision" to go with the ebots! lol Lovely looking container. I must admit, I've NEVER consciously seen that fragrance before. Great work! Well done!