I wish Victoria would realise the true inspiration
"First and foremost, the scent is stunning and niche which is absolutely key if you want to break into the industry with this price tag! But behind every niche perfume there is a beautiful story, sometime even humorous; and I think it’s not really out there.. in 2010 David was returning to LA finally and I’m pretty sure it was a distinct period in Victoria’s life, it was a sigh of relief and a momentous chapter in their life. When our brain goes through a challenging time and a long awaiting move finally happens then we start noticing our surroundings again, when you are under stress you automatically block the importance of the fine things in life, good food, beautiful sunsets and most important- scents. A time of great joy and relief restart our senses and the most impactful scents you encounter during that time will forever be associated with that period in your mind. For the rest of your life that scent will bring the sweet memories from that period and you will forever associate it with pleasure, love, happiness and reassurance. Now you must be wondering where am I going with this by now, in 2010 Armani Privee launched the fragrance Rose D’Arabie. As we know during that era niche and complex scents where not a common thing, even if you had means. She will probably laugh that her vanity was filled with 212 and be delicious, blue Dolce and maybe a Coco Chanel she secretly hated even though it was the most expensive one. Nevertheless I am sure she unknowingly encountered this fragrance while mingling and socialising, she probably never realised back then that this scent will stay with her forever! And it’s very possible she even disliked it initially since it wasn’t the type of perfume you would encounter often back then. So it must have overwhelmed her and therefore left an everlasting influence on her brain, given the circumstances that further cemented it in her memory. Fast forward to today, she built a perfume that serves as a subconscious reinterpretation of a legendary high end fragrance, and there is nothing to be shamed about! It makes the story behind truly honest and authentic. I think it’s fascinating and it should be celebrated! Just as Roland was her source of inspiration when she designed her first collection- a somewhat supervising choice to most. we yet again can re appreciate that behind the WAG with the purple Herve dress-true taste and great wisdom is in abundance. This fragrance celebrate her success after maturing and forming herself into the Victoria we know today, without forgetting the journey and all the obstacles along the way. It allows her to reflect on the positive aspects of a turbulent time in her life and embrace the challenges she been through which made her who she is today! All of this is just my own personal thoughts coming from a fan who’s favourite fragrance for many years was Rose D’Arabie. ❤️"