The quintessential “happy painter” and master of color, Henri Matisse is one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. In collaboration with Maison Matisse (founded by Jean-Matthieu Matisse, one of the painter’s great-grandsons), Guerlain celebrates the art of happiness with extraordinary works and precious limited-edition collections inspired by Matisse’s color palette.
Since the brand was founded in 1828, Guerlain has had a close relationship with art. Over the years, generations of Guerlain perfumers have found inspiration from the avant-garde artists of their time to enhance their creations. Since the 2005 partnership with Guerlain Haute Parfumerie, this connection has become even stronger and more tangible, including two extraordinary celebrations of the art of perfumery. First, the House launched the Exceptional Creations collection, which once again reinforces its support for contemporary artists and artisans by commissioning precious, numbered limited edition designs. The second is the L’Art & La Matière collection, a fascinating perfumery laboratory where Guerlain perfumers find creative inspiration in the emotions inspired by works of art. Thanks to their talent and expertise, the
Guerlain invited Maison Matisse for its first collaboration to pay homage to the art of happiness by paying tribute to the master of color with two creations inspired by two of the artist’s paintings, which have become full-fledged works of art in their own right.
“We are very fortunate that Maison Matisse has shown their trust in us with these new works. Our partnership is based on shared values of excellence, exacting standards and elegance, coupled with a common love of beauty, nature and art,” said Ann-Caroline Prazan, Guerlain’s Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
Jean-Matthieu Matisse, founder of Maison Matisse, noted: “My great-grandfather’s work was multi-sensory, his world was full of plants and flowers, and they became recurring themes in his work. As a result, there are countless compelling links between his work and the artistry of Guerlain fragrances. This is why we are delighted to begin this collaboration, not least because we share the same values, exacting standards, respect for precision and a love of color. This celebration of happiness is a beautiful initiative and a first for Maison Matisse.”
An extraordinary creation – the Bee Bottle Maison Matisse Edition
The Maison Matisse Edition Bee Bottle is entirely decorated with iconic motifs inspired by a painting by Matisse in 1939, La Musique. only 14 unique hand-painted signed and numbered bottles contain Couleur Bonheur extrait de parfum, a perfume that exudes an olfactory scent As sunny as the artist’s palette, the fruity chypre composition is full of color. The iconic Bee Bottle will celebrate its 170th anniversary in 2023, a creation that is an ode to painting, music and perfume.
Jasmin Bonheur – a new fragrance inspired by the colors of Matisse
Jasmin Bonheur showcases a vibrant and colorful jasmine, radiating delightful tones from bright orange apricot to vibrant iris purple and soft rose pink, a precious limited edition work of art reminiscent of Henri Matisse’s brilliant palette. Inspired by the painter’s masterpiece Les Mille et Une Nuits, the precious Jasmin Bonheur Maison Matisse is transformed by the decorative panel at the top of the cap and the colorful decoration of the case. Hearts, jasmine flowers and leaves are interpreted in vibrant fuchsia pink, lemon yellow, sunny orange, emerald green, Mediterranean blue and cheerful red. This olfactory canvas brings the scent to life in a celebration of jasmine flowers. Limited edition of only 1,000 pieces worldwide. The collection also includes the Figue Azure scented candle for a walk in the shade of a Mediterranean fig tree, limited to 500 pieces worldwide.
