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Today we will test three types of products from the house of Thierry Mugler called Alien: perfume (or rather, eau de parfum) Alien and its two younger brothers - O Extraordinaire and Sunessence. This is not to say that they are all twins. What makes them similar is the shape of the bottle, reminiscent of either a precious cut stone or an alien starship. That's why users call all these three species of "Alien" aliens. The composition of the aromas is completely different. The only thing they have in common is the amber base. And they were created, according to users, for different target audiences. Alone in warm time of the year. Others fully open only in winter and late autumn. Some users believe that the Alien aliens choose their mistress themselves. Some they envelop in a warm blanket of amber. Others get their nose tingled with cold jasmine. But what the reviews agree on is that Allen is an extraordinary long lasting perfume. So, we begin our review with the “big brother” of two thousand and six.

"Alien" by Thierry Mugler

The fragrance was created by Dominique Ropion and Laurent Brouillet. The first perfumer is a man with a name. And with a worldwide reputation. He became famous for his creations such as “Jungle” for “Kenzo”, “Euphoria” for Calvin Klein and the famous “Pur Poison” for Christian Dior that conquered the whole world. The aroma turned out magical. But if you read the composition, then disappointment sets in. Only three notes in the pyramid! Sambac jasmine sounds first. Then the floral smell gives way to a woody one - cashmeran. Well, the white transparent amber plays for a long time in the drydown. But don't let the simple composition scare you! Alien is a really complex perfume. Three notes sound without dying down, building more and more new chords. As reviews say, this amethyst “alien” is not created for girls at all. These are oriental perfumes - mystical, mysterious, infinitely feminine. They wrap their owner in a calming and calming aura.

Perfume "Thierry Mugler Alien Sunessence"

In two thousand and nine, the same perfumers decided to enrich the composition of the classic Allen. Green notes and fresh Amalfi lemon sound like an overture. The first part is dedicated to the same fragrant jasmine. In the heart of the aroma, warm cashmeran wood plays with all its many facets. Amber appears like the down of a precious cloak - this time accompanied by sweet vanilla. The bottle itself of this “newcomer” is yellow, cheerful, and evokes nostalgia for sunny summer days. This, reviews say, is more of a daytime scent, while the classic amethyst Allen is intended for evening outings. And of course, its time is late spring and summer. Thanks to its sparkling lemon notes, this scent is also suitable for young girls. The sweetness of vanilla in the base sounds like something more mature ladies will like.

Amber gold

Two years later, the perfume house of Thierry Mugler, through the efforts of Dominique Ropion, released a limited collection of solar Alien. Perfume in pink crystal are called “Or d'Ambre”, and this clearly indicates which component in the composition the emphasis is shifted to. The manufacturer assures that the aroma is oriental, woody. In the first chords of this younger brother, “Sanness” sounds like kiwi instead of lemon. The heart of the aroma is fragrant jasmine But, unlike the classic “Alien”, this flower is not alone. It is beautifully framed by the aromas of delicate orchid and sweet vanilla. The base, as expected, is powerfully shaded by the woody notes of cashmeran. The aroma is perfectly balanced. The harshness of jasmine is softened by orchid, and the sweetness of vanilla is neutralized by sour kiwi. This is an ageless scent. It is good for walking in the summer. But it also sits well on fur.

This eau de toilette appeared relatively recently, in two thousand and fourteen. The manufacturer assures that the liquid filling the beige transparent bottle of the “alien” is the quintessence of sunlight. The name of the perfume really justifies itself - this is an extraordinary and unusual eau de toilette. She is completely different from her older brothers. At the forefront of the composition, Tunisian neroli, white tea, lemon, lime, orange and bergamot are deftly balanced. The heart of the fragrance reveals a delicate and fragrant tiare flower. It is framed by the oriental scents of ylang-ylang with a slight pepper. Orange blossom and heliotrope soften the sweetness of the East. And in the long trail of perfume, a sensual, exciting, warm amber vibrates. But this time she is accompanied by more than just cashmeran. Sandalwood polished with vanilla and white musk gives woody notes. This is the scent of real women - sensual, sexy.

Decor

Many reviews are devoted to the original bottles of the Alien collection. Perfume, photos of which look like luxurious crystals, are very attractive, the manufacturer decided, and released amethyst, topaz, pink crystal, and chalcedony. But modern users, having watched enough films about extraterrestrial civilizations, dubbed the entire Allen series aliens. This is to distinguish them from “Angel” and “Comet”, released by the perfume house of Thierry Mugler. Note that the bottles differ not only in shape. For different containers they are presented in different forms. The bottle of O Extraordinaire eau de toilette (sixty milliliters) has more rounded edges than its predecessors. The classic purple crystal is presented in three forms: fifteen, thirty and sixty milliliters. The miniature bottle resembles gem, fallen out of the ring. It's nice to have this little thing in your makeup bag. But other crystals also look chic on a dressing table.

Associations

Classic perfumes make you transport yourself to a fragrant garden, at the time when jasmine blooms. It has just rained, and the aroma of the bushes is mixed with the smells of wet benches, wet leaves and cherry trees that exude a viscous amber resin. The scent of jasmine in amethyst crystal is not at all pungent, hitting the nose with sharp tones. It sounds as if from afar, unobtrusively, but still audible. Sunny “Alien” seems to charge you with energy and vivacity. They evoke associations of a fresh summer morning, when the day promises to be cloudless and full of great achievements. “Extraordinary” eau de toilette is truly oriental. She makes you remember things like that exotic countries, like Thailand or Vietnam, imagine delicate, like orchids, flexible oriental girls. This latest offspring of the Allen collection is exciting. And although “O Extraordinaire” is presented only in the form of eau de toilette, its composition is like that of a real perfume.

Durability

How long does it take for Alien to be used up? The perfume (reviews are absolutely unanimous on this issue) is very persistent. Owners of miniature bottles lilac color They claim that in a year they used only a quarter of the liquid from the crystal. What pleases me is that it is a very economical spray gun. It dispenses exactly as much perfume at a time as is needed to smell fragrant all day long, from morning to evening. If the trail of this fragrance were material, it would be carried by twelve pages behind the hostess. And this applies not only to eau de parfum. The dressing room is in no way inferior in durability to its more titled sisters. Reviews note that all fragrances reveal themselves in a special way on different skin types. In cold environments, jasmine sounds crystalline, like a flower washed by rain. And on warm skin it opens with vanilla sweetness, in endless tints of woody shades and amber.

Prices

The French collection of the Thierry Mugler house cannot be called budget. Even O Extraordinaire eau de toilette costs - depending on the store - about five thousand rubles. Not to mention the purple Alien (perfume). Rive Gauche asks two thousand two hundred rubles for a miniature bottle of fifteen milliliters. The average capacity already costs four thousand. A 60-ml bottle is priced at almost six thousand rubles. And this is not the limit. Other stores have higher prices for Alien (perfume). At Letual, for example, they cost more than nine thousand rubles. True, this store often offers discounts. And thus, you can purchase the coveted bottle of eau de parfum for one thousand two hundred and fifty-six rubles.

Thierry Mugler gained its popularity in perfumery thanks to the creation of scents such as Angel and Alien. Each of them is unique in its own way. The first is classic, iconic, a symbol of lust and luxury. The second is unusual, mysterious and extravagant.

Thierry Mugler Alien: history of fragrance

The Alien fragrance was created in 2005. Two famous perfumers worked on its creation. This is Dominique Ropillon, a tireless nature explorer and lover classical music, and Laurent Bruye, who gained popularity thanks to the creation of extraordinary and exclusive compositions. They were faced with the task of creating a bright, extraordinary, cosmic scent. At the same time, the aroma had to be feminine, enchanting and charming. The work on the perfume was a complete success, as evidenced by its growing popularity.

The name of the eau de toilette translated from French means “alien”, “alien”. The aroma did not go unnoticed. Critics predicted that its name would repel clients, but the opposite happened - thousands of women reached out to the treasured bottle to unravel its secret. Handsome and thoroughbred, he fully lived up to expectations.

The oriental woody scent of the perfume is mesmerizing. Makes a splash. Captivates from the first notes. Makes a woman stand out from the crowd. Every day he wins the hearts of new fans.

Alien Notes Revealed

Price policy

Alien by Thierry Mugler is not cheap. So, 15 ml of perfume can be bought for 1500 rubles, 30 - for 2500 rubles, and 60 - for 3000-3500 rubles. In duty free, purchasing perfumed and eau de toilette will cost less.

Today, the Alien fragrance is sold in bottles of 15, 30, 40, 60, 90 ml. The range is complemented by body lotion (200 ml), solid deodorant and deodorant spray.

Buy perfume Alien water available in cosmetic supermarkets like L'Etoile, Rive Gauche, Ile de Beaute. You can also order it through the online store.

Advertising campaign

The face of the classic Alien is model Tina Baltzer. The girl has an unusual exotic appearance. Her father was German by birth, and her mother was Korean.

The promotional video shows how the sun rises over the ancient castle of the solar goddess and illuminates everything with its light. The goddess bathes in its warm rays. The glare plays on her face, the girl seems to be filled with magic and the forces of good. Tina glows from within. This special effect is created thanks to LED miniature light bulbs and fiberglass built into the dress. The bright shimmers of the sun and the shadows of the castle are connected with each other like a veil, giving birth to the magical scent of Alien. Everything is filled with light advertising campaign. He is the main factor of existence here.

Advantages and disadvantages of fragrance

Thierry Mugler Alien Eau de Toilette has won the hearts of many women. As a result of this demand, an opinion has formed about positive and negative aspects perfume.

So, its main advantages are:

• presence of refills;
• beautiful and luxurious bottle;
• a bold, extravagant, feminine and sexy scent;
• longevity that lasts up to twelve hours;
• long trail of amber;
• the richness and concentration of the aroma; just a drop is enough to make it sound;
• originality and unusualness makes a woman stand out from the crowd.

• high cost;
• a simple composition, only three notes sound;
• extravagant and rich, not every woman would dare to wear one.

How to wear the scent: longevity

Perfume is considered a daytime perfume, although many ladies say the exact opposite. Romantic and exciting, it is best suited for an evening for two, a holiday or other event. Is sexy. Designed for young women loving life, everything new and unknown. A little heavy for everyday work, but for informal meetings it will be just right.

Sounds great in the fall and winter. Warm, bright and warming, it feels different at this time of year. Looks less heavy.

The perfume has no competitors in its durability. Lasts up to 8-12 hours. A drop is enough to feel it.

Thierry Mugler Alien: reviews

Thierry Mugler's creations are usually a delight. His compositions make many people crawl. Here all the details are thought out to the smallest detail. Long-lasting, sillage, Thierry Mugler Alien fragrances always leave behind a charming and long trail.

Brand products Thierry Mugler - is well known not only to admirers of this brand, but also to simply numerous connoisseurs of high-quality, fashionable clothes and multifaceted perfumery.

The history of the brand began in 1973 , when the young designer Mugler presented his first collection. By this time, he had accumulated enough knowledge and experience, having worked in the fashion industry for several years, composing Pret-a-Porter collections for various Fashion Houses. The debut was successful, which helped Terry accelerate the opening of his own boutique in Paris and continue his career as a designer.

The revolutionary spirit of the talented fashion designer contributed to increased interest in his work. Designer revealed previously hidden parts of the female body, highlighting the waist with complex corsets and bandages, using transparent fabrics, cutouts, and shortening the length of dresses and skirts. Branded clothing Thierry Mugler , was distinguished by an abundance of decorative elements, sold at a high price and was aimed at wealthy clients. But the high cost did not become an obstacle to the stunning commercial success of the products, and the brand’s clothing gained popularity all over the world.

The advantages of French perfumery from the Thierry Mugler brand

Since 1992, under the brand Thierry Mugler perfume was released , which, like the Master’s clothes, turned out to be revolutionary. Thierry Mugler himself took part in the development of new formulas spirits for men and women, preferring the most non-standard solutions. This is how the fragrance was born Thierry Mugler Angel, which does not contain a single note of flowers, and at the same time perfume feminine, bewitching, filling the entire space around. Mugler sought to recreate in this composition aroma baked by his mother, the perfume has notes of praline, vanilla, patchouli, red berries, pineapple and bergamot. This perfume Thierry Mugler was awarded the FiFi Award Hall Of Fame 2007.

Perfumers Oliver Cresp and Yves de Cherin, who created such a masterpiece as Angel perfume, developed a series of equally successful flankers. WITH Perfume House Thierry Mugler Many famous perfumers of our time collaborate. Thus, the famous perfumer Alberto Morillas was invited to develop the unisex fragrance Cologne Mugler. Citrus, fresh spicy perfume quickly gained popularity among both women and men. Among the advantages eau de toilette mentioned in reviews buyers, are led by the unusualness and exclusivity of the aroma, as well as the fact that the composition sounds completely different on female and male skin. Now couples can buy one perfume for two and at the same time maintaining the individuality of your image.

Thierry Mugler is known not only as the developer of many unusual fragrances and a talented designer. He tried himself as a dancer and successfully worked as a screenwriter, director, and photographer. The mixture of creative interests did not prevent him from realizing himself in all these directions and proved that the artist’s creativity and individual flair can flow from area to area, intensifying many times over and forming a special picture of the world. And those who are ready to immerse themselves in the unreal and seductive world created by the imagination of Thierry Mugler will no doubt be interested in the fragrant component of this new reality.

In the perfume collection of this brand, each composition is not so much a product to satisfy consumer needs, but rather the result of self-expression and the search for a designer. The idea for a fragrance called Angel, released in 1992, was born as follows. Thierry was asked what associations the first perfume he created for women should evoke. To this the designer replied that, in his opinion, angels are female, and he would like women to smell like angels. In his understanding, these bright celestial beings smell of vanilla and sweets, like his mother’s rich pastries, and ripe fruits. Thierry Mugler's first perfume was developed in this direction, having an oriental sound without the use of floral notes. The unusual doesn't end there. The glass color of the Angel perfume bottle is atypical - blue; The designer's discovery is the shape of the bottle - a star, as if falling from the sky.

In 2007, Angel was awarded the FiFi Awards in the Hall of Fame category. There are a number of flankers of these perfumes, and in them mini-series can be distinguished, for example, the Aqua Chic line for lovers of aquatic freshness or Garden of Stars, consisting of three eau de toilette with the inclusion of notes of peony, violet and lily.

In 2001, Thierry Mugler's Cologne perfume was released, intended equally for men and women. And in 2005, Alien perfume appeared, consisting of notes of jasmine, wood and amber - sensual, mysterious, conquering many hearts. Once again, the scent is housed in a strange, unusual, but attractive and memorable bottle.

Mugler's ideas concern not only the essence, composition and aroma of perfumes, he searches, finds and offers new types of services in the perfume market. So, in the year Alien was released, he created a workshop to teach the art of creating fragrances and offered services for filling bottles after the perfume is finished, for which the brand released special refiller bottles. Another Mugler project is called Womanity, and the same name was given to the fragrance, developed under the impression of the energy, resilience, love of life and endless tenderness that life is filled with. real woman.

Among other products of the brand, it is worth remembering the line of masking fragrances that only remind of their presence “Mirror, Mirror”. Also interesting is the “Perfume: The Coffret” set, containing 15 bottles and released in support of the film “Perfume”.

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(Thierry Mugler) - famous French, founder of the Thierry Mugler Fashion House, creator of many unique perfume aromas, director, screenwriter, photographer.

Childhood

Born in the French city of Strasbourg on December 21, 1948. Since childhood, the boy had a passion for drawing. This activity interested him much more than studying at school. Nevertheless, little Thierry dreamed of becoming a classical ballet dancer. When the boy was 9 years old, he began studying dance, and at 14 he joined the troupe of the National Opera of the Rhine, where he danced for 6 years, while simultaneously studying painting at art courses at the Strasbourg School of Decorative Arts.

Carier start

At the age of 24, Mugler decided to learn more about the world and left his native Strasbourg, moving to live in Paris. There he got a job at a small fashion boutique called Gudule, for which he began designing clothes. Within two years, Mugler was composing collections for several major Fashion Houses in Paris, Milan, London and Barcelona.

In 1973, Thierry created his first personal collection, calling it “Café de Paris”. The collection was based on the style of the 1950s and was particularly feminine and urban, while unisex ruled the world catwalks. It was this overt sexuality that became his calling card, maintaining a strong position in all his subsequent collections.

Mugler's debut attracted widespread public attention. One of the interested people was Melka Treanton, an influential fashion editor of the time, who helped the young designer start his own career. So, in 1976, she asked Mugler to show his collection in Tokyo, at a major event organized by the Shiseido brand.

In 1978, a Thierry Mugler boutique opened in the first arrondissement of Paris (des Victoires). That same year, Mugler launched his first men's line L’homme Mugler, which made the designer famous throughout the world. In it he used mainly bright, very rich colors, and also reworked the classic male image, making it completely modern.

Mugler's unique style became recognizable and acquired character traits, which did not allow the designer’s clothes to be confused with any other. The silhouettes were remembered for their purity and precision, the clothes were distinguished by a rigid frame, broad shoulders, slim waist, anatomical cut and an abundance of decorative elements. Mugler most often worked with materials such as leather, vinyl, lycra and jersey. In addition, each collection was inspired by a specific theme.

Achieving success

During the 1980s and 1990s, he became an internationally recognized and respected designer. His collections achieved significant commercial success, despite the fact that they were initially intended only for very wealthy buyers.

In 1993, Thierry Mugler created the famous black dress for Demi Moore to wear in the film Indecent Proposal.

Losses and abandonment of the Fashion House

Since 1997 financial position The Thierry Mugler fashion house has deteriorated significantly. As a result of losses, in 2001 Thierry Mugler decided to leave Fashion house and continued to work only on the perfume line.

After Mugler, Jean-Luc Testu became the creative director of the brand, but ongoing financial problems led to the closure of the clothing brand in 2003. In 2005, the activities of the House were revived under the leadership of Thomas Engelhart, but the brand produces only men's collections. In 2008, he was appointed creative director Thierry Mugler joins Rosemary Rodriguez. In 2010, it was replaced by , which changed the name of the brand to MUGLER, leaving only the surname of the founder. Under his management, the brand continues to exist successfully today.

“The reason I decided to close the fashion division of the brand is because I was tired of spending all my time on my knees trying to help other people look amazing. I used fashion to express myself as much as I could. At some point, this wasn’t enough for me.”

Directing, photography and design

In 1988, Mugler published his first book of photographs, Thierry Mugler, Photographe. The album was dedicated to one of the designer's passions - travel. The first was followed by the publication of a second book, the monograph “Fashion Fetish Fantasy,” which included photographs of Mugler’s designer items, including outfits for celebrities and the designer’s friends.

In addition to photography, Mugler directs short films, commercials and video clips, and regularly designs costumes for musical comedies, concerts, opera, and theaters (including the production of Lady Macbeth at the Comédie Française). He collaborated with artists such as Robert Altman and George Michael (in 1992, Mugler directed George Michael's video for the song "Too Funky").

In 2002, Thierry Mugler collaborated with the world-famous French circus Cirque du Soleil, designing costumes for the troupe and directing the production of "Extravaganza" for the show "Zumanity". In addition, Mugler created the images of the heroes of this performance. In 2009, Thierry Mugler served as artistic consultant to world-famous singer-songwriter Beyonce. For her “I Am...” world tour, he created the costumes, choreography, lighting and set design.

Perfumes and cosmetics

The first fragrance from Thierry Mugler appeared in 1992 and was called “Angel" The perfume opened up a new direction of fragrances in which not a single floral note is used. The base of "Angel" included notes of praline and chocolate, mixed with a strong accent of patchouli. He became the first oriental aroma, released in a bottle of an unprecedented color for women's perfume: blue. The intricate packaging of the perfume, created by renowned glassmakers at Brosse Master Glassmakers, features a star encased in the blue glass of the bottle. To date, the “Angel” fragrance has been released in exclusive, modified holiday options in limited quantities more than 13 times.

The rest of the brand's fragrances were developed to complement the Thierry Mugler perfume line. Among them we can note such famous perfumes as the men's "A*Men", the unisex fragrance "Mugler Cologne" and the women's fragrance "Alien". "Alien" became the second famous fragrance of the brand and was released in 2005. It is inspired by solar energy, filled with light and hope. In 2005, Thierry Mugler launched the Thierry Mugler Perfume Workshops project, aimed at teaching the craft of creating perfumes and developing know-how in the industry.

In addition, Thierry Mugler became the author of the innovative service “The Source”, which allows you to refill bottles with the scents “Angel” and “Alien”. For this purpose, the brand began to produce special refiller bottles, which can be ordered on the official Thierry Mugler website. In 2008, the high-end cosmetics line Thierry Mugler Beauty was founded.

Other projects

In 2006, Thierry Mugler completed the project to launch Tom Tykwer's film Perfume. In support of the film, together with the IFF company, the designer released an exclusive limited set “Perfume: The Coffret”, which included 15 small bottles with fragrances under different names: Baby, Paris 1738, Atelier Grimal, Virgin No. 1, Boutique Baldini, Amor & Psyche, Nuit Napolitaine, Ermite, Salon Rouge, Human Existence, Absolu Jasmin, Sea, Noblesse, Orgie and finally Aura, symbolizing the unique creation created by the main character of the film. The Aura fragrance contains 84 components.

In 2007, Mugler released the “Mirror, Mirror” collection, which included five fragrances positioned as deception perfumes that do not have a characteristic smell, but are aimed at “strengthening the sense of one’s presence.”

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Interview with Catherine Perrette with Thierry Mugler dated June 18, 2010, dedicated to the release of the film Womanity, the launch of the website Womanity.com and the presentation of the Womanity fragrance.

KP: Can you tell us about how the story of Womanity began?
TM: Each new creation of mine is always a reflection or improvement of what I have done before. I always work according to this principle. When I develop a certain project, I already know what I will do next. The idea for this fragrance came to me after I came up with “Angel” - a rather heady perfume, with a certain amount of innocence, as well as obvious sensuality. With Womanity, I want to complete the idea and understand the woman to the end: to open up a wider range of femininity, and therefore to make something even more complete.
When I started working on the Womanity perfume, I began to think about modern women, filled with incredible energy and in constant motion. This energy can be expressed through sports and technology, as in the case of Beyoncé. She is a diva born on stage, who moves towards her chosen goal with every move. You need to be a real athlete to do the same thing on stage that she does.
I also thought about the energy that women generate and expend in Everyday life. This is an extraordinary energy that has always fascinated me. This is the energy of a woman. Energy for having and raising children, energy for caring, energy for giving, and finally, most importantly, energy for playing, looking good, enjoying life with all sincerity and honesty. In addition to being paradoxical and complete, women are also very playful. Their playfulness is never useless. I think the most important thing for a woman is to be able to have fun and play, otherwise she may approach dangerous line. Women who have gone through so many battles and hardships have earned the right to play.

KP:It was very important for you to turn Womanity into a kind of community, a platform. Tell us where the idea for creating the website Womanity.com came from?
TM: At the heart of everything is the idea of ​​communication and exchange. Something like “I’m not doing this for myself, but for others.” We want to attract as many women as possible to the resource. And I think that it is women who should define the framework of Womanity.com. By creating a framework, you can help your idea move forward as far as possible. The concept of Womanity.com is to provide women with this framework. And then, who knows where they will lead us... That's the idea. It is also relevant for the film Womanity, which I directed: it has no end, it will be created by women, by netizens. They can come up with absolutely any ending. And this symbol of the key... The key to dreams, wisdom, strength? We don't know what exactly, but here is the key.

KP: What women do you associate with the idea of ​​Womanity? Are there any artists or celebrities you'd like to talk about with Womanity in mind? That is, do you have anyone in mind who could represent Womanity?
TM: There are a lot of such people. And everyone can present this idea in their own way. She was influenced by a huge number of women, including women from the past. I can cite the example of Ingrid Beatncourt or Beyoncé, with whom I have worked and who for me are the personification of perfectionism. Beyoncé, for example, from the age of 9 studied the techniques of singing, dancing, music, and competition. And she constantly surpasses herself. When she gets on stage, she goes beyond herself. Besides that, I like women who write their own music. I can mention Tracy Chapman. She composes these wonderful calming melodies. Very calming. Or Norah Jones. Soul, minimalist expression, voice. She amazes me.
When it comes to the struggle of women, about their honor and energy, completely different personalities come to mind. For example, Marina Navratilova, a wonderful athlete. I've been involved in sports all my life, so I have a lot of respect for her. It symbolizes discipline, precision, commitment. These abilities are extraordinary for the average woman in her daily life. I respect Marina Navratilova for the fight she fights, for her outspokenness, not to mention her tennis skills.
I also think about women who reinvent themselves. I have incredible love and admiration for Gloria Swenson, an amazing actress who was one of the biggest stars in the world, a true idol. She had her own approach to any role. She survived cancer in the 20s or 30s when no one could do anything for her. At the same time, she used the most common means that were available at that time, such as proper nutrition and sunbathing. She made the decision to change her life and spent six months in Arizona - and she was cured of her illness. I find this amazing.

KP:Can you tell us about the film Womanity? He was filming at the Hartung Foundation in Antibes, this ultra modern place. Surrealism is an important source of inspiration for you...
TM: When we first started thinking about Womanity, I felt the desire to create something unexpected, dynamic and complete. Then I thought about surrealism. It could be both poetic and funny, and at the same time full of charm. The aesthetic of Womanity is very close to surrealism, which I have always loved and which contains everything that I like. It has the effect of surprise. He is open, he is like an emotion. This is exactly what I love. When I studied Dadaism, everything was very clear to me. All things repel each other, reflect each other and are unexpected, causing sensations. In a world that is becoming more and more formatted, more and more trivial, it is very important to find yourself by facing the unspoken. The unspoken is very important. And, of course, I thought about Maya Deren. In fact, Maya Deren was a huge inspiration for this film, with her "fake-amateur" photography and "fake holiday" style photo shoot. These frames have a unique charm, poetry and history. The music and logic of these photographs create the real world. Maya Deren's world was based on the idea of ​​time, how women experience time and use it to reinvent themselves. This idea is reflected in the Womanity project. It's an impulse that you try to express artistically through scent and through online communication. We could describe Womanity with its energy, which is absolutely free from prejudice and ready to take any risk. Perhaps this is the main strength of a woman. Charm and surprise. And, above all, real pleasure and joy. Because women have so many assets, and although they may suffer from it, they are still happy to be women.

KP:The film Womanity depicts three women at three different stages of their lives. Have you tried to imagine every age and stage of development of a woman?
TM: I focused more on personality than age. Of course, it cannot be denied that each age corresponds to a certain stage of personality development, but their own individuality interested me much more than their age. I met three women. I fell in love with a young girl named Ophelie, who was herself. If she was uncomfortable, she showed it, and even while filming, she didn't try to look cute in front of the camera. I was amazed. I found this quality of her personality very strong and touching. Patricia also touched me: with her sensuality, radiance, generosity. I felt it life experience, with its inherent share of suffering. And finally, there was a third person who combined all three ages: a teenage girl, a girl and an adult woman. It was Margaret in whom I found a sunny, playful, flirtatious side, full of charm.
I was blown away by the personal qualities of each of these three women. They were all different ages and belonged to different types. At first I was looking for an Asian girl. We were looking through different profiles, but then I came across these three women who clearly stood out from everyone else. It was as if they were connected to each other, and this can be felt in the film. We see something happening between these women. There's something in their eyes when they talk to each other. In the sense that all three belong to the idea of ​​Womanity. Do you know why the film was a success? Because it reflected the main idea of ​​Womanity: participation. These three women are very different, they seem to be from different worlds. They did not know each other, but after they got to know each other, they were able to help each other.
It was difficult to work because the air temperature reached 40 degrees above zero, and we were filming from 4 in the morning. We spent 16 or 18 hours under the scorching sun. In reality, the women's schedules did not allow them to spend time together, but they had such a sense of curiosity about each other that they constantly sought to communicate. They learned from each other. This is the Womanity connection: one woman learns something from another. This way they can move to another level.

KP:This really comes across in the film. Also, here and there you posted various signs, both hidden and obvious. Sometimes they appear in the form of some objects, letters or words. We see how these signs manifest themselves and how they form a kind of connection between these women. This element of language is very important. How did you come up with the idea of ​​using hidden symbolism?
TM: It is hard to explain. Everything happened naturally, of course. I used nature, sound, light and of course staging, not to mention having the spirit and style of each woman at my disposal. One of the symbols was a silver ball. In my imagination, he is a symbol of something infinite and eternal. Playing with the external and internal design, with light, with the transparency of windows, using the primary colors and primary forms of everything around me, I was able to build individual emotions against their background.
I chose this place because great emotions can be created here. It inspires me enormously. This place seems to evoke something, but at the same time does not impose anything. In the scenes of the film there is a transition from one dimension to another. And it is very interesting: there is always movement from the inside out, from result to action, from land to sea. This change in dimension is very beautiful, it makes you want to travel. We even see a boat in the frame. That's why I decided to play with frames and use reverse action.

KP:Tell us about the Womanity fragrance? How was it conceived and created?
TM: With Womanity, I wanted to achieve a combination of energy, tenderness, simplicity and sophistication and evoke feelings. This was the first time I wanted to use savory notes in a fragrance. Together with the fragrance “Angel” we presented absolutely new way flavor combinations. Before this, fragrances were divided into herbal, floral, oriental and so on. And now, thanks to Angel, there are gourmet scents. For me, femininity is balanced: it should be both salty and sweet. So we wanted to find harmony and create that salty-sour accord. Everything is based on rhythm. In everything I do, be it creating clothes, music, film or photography, rhythm is the foundation that holds the whole structure.

KP:Can you describe the scent of Womanity? I believe that this is a scent that evolves and dances, each time it seems to reveal itself in a new way. Can you describe these stages of aroma?
TM: Creating fragrances with three phases is business card Thierry Mugler. It is very important for me. We aim to bring out certain notes that appear differently depending on the skin. Womanity also plays on the skin. It's so interesting to have a scent with notes that develop differently on each person's skin. There is a fresh note at the beginning that is also delicate and sweet. It transforms into something cooler, zestier and unusual. And it all ends on a woody note, which naturally supports the previous notes. But these three notes play different roles depending on what the wearer is doing: working or relaxing. This is a musical scent, a scent that plays on the notes of nature's emotions.

KP: Just like Angel, this scent is very paradoxical. It’s as if femininity itself reveals its secrets.
TM: Well noted. This is true! This was our task, to the “brief”, so to speak. This is exactly what we worked on with our perfumers and chemists. Of course, initially I isolated all these essences and ingredients with my own hands; it was I who determined all the initial elements that were supposed to reveal the idea of ​​Womanity. And then the professionals worked with maximum accuracy to add rhythm and musicality to all selected notes.

KP:When you extract essences, do they already correspond to a story?
TM: Everything happens purely on an emotional level. Of course, before this I have in my head a certain image, a story, this or that situation, a woman, a metaphorical woman, a specific woman... And different types women are revealed through all these smells. When I have a certain type of woman in mind, I have an essence that best describes her.

KP:I'd like to hear more about the tensions that women have that you talked about earlier. Do you think we need to invent a fragrance for every new type of woman?
TM: I would say that women are increasingly seeking self-affirmation and recognition. I can't explain it better. I just want to enhance the existing paradoxes and magic. The aspect of femininity that I want to emphasize is that paradoxical side, the idea that “yes, anything is possible.” But at the same time, we realize that the power of a woman is like crystal. She is very fragile.

KP: It's interesting to remember the images associated with "Angel" and the Mugler style. These are images of a vamp woman, a warrior woman... And then see a completely different perception of femininity. Has your vision changed, or do you think it reflects the modern world?
TM: I don't think my vision has changed. You will always remember this conquering woman. But I always showed the opposite of this image: a quieter, more virginal, more innocent woman. I've shown this so many times in my shows where you have crowds of conquering women in front of you and then a teenage girl comes out carrying a bundle of hay.

KP:Now let's talk about the clean line aroma. It has extremely pure forms and unusual look sculptures... He himself is like a sculpture.
TM: This is a real compliment.

KP: It also resembles a totem with symbols that are on the top of the bottle. And this vertical... What do you think of the bottle design?
TM: He is real, real. The Womanity bottle resembles a totem or a statue. Because he made for a woman who leaves a mark, as if a monument was erected to her. While creating it, I did not forget about the practical side of the issue. You know, I'm very critical when choosing a pen, pencil or eraser. They must be well made. So, imagine a bottle of perfume! It should be pleasant to hold in your hands. It should be beautiful and represent something in itself. I tried to create a real object using a classic base and make it ergonomic.

KP : However, the object is very far from classic: it is the same color as the scent inside it - pink...
TM: Yes, pink with bronze, blackening and the past. However, the future is in this bottle. So do the sweet and salty notes that make up the aroma. It is important for me to combine past experiences and future opportunities. I specifically chose this delicate and obvious pink color combined with bronze to represent strength and resonance.