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Legend Spirit
Making History
For over 100 years, Montblanc has been distinguished by its core values of fine European craftsmanship, a heritage of sophistication and a constant drive for innovation coupled with the pursuit of excellence. The legend of Montblanc is anchored in its history, which began in 1906, when Hamburg banker Alfred Nehemias, Berlin engineer August Eberstein, and stationary trader Claus-Johannes Voss decided to create elegant writing instruments, boasting exceptional quality. Since then, Montblanc has been synonymous with excellence, embracing the traditions of lasting value and exquisite craftsmanship. But however compelling, the lure of sophisticated objects of desire is not alone sufficient to explain the remarkable aura of what is now one of the world’s leading luxury Maisons. What is, and has always been, unique about Montblanc is a very special blend of tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and creativity, history and modernity. It is this that has ensured that, over a century, from the creation of icons such as the “Meisterstück”, Montblanc has always been ahead of its time.
In 2011, a new chapter began to unfold with the birth of the Montblanc Legend fragrance. An exceptional fragrance for a man with a truly independent spirit and a very unique disposition. A new success story for the Maison as Montblanc Legend became a worldwide classic among masculine fragrances.
The Legend Continues…
It was only natural for Montblanc Legend to go on to inspire a new, an even more virile fragrance with just as much verve and alluring sincerity. Today, the Maison presents an newfound expression of his personality caught in moment of total freedom and serenity with a new spirited expression of masculinity… Montblanc Legend Spirit.
A new fragrance that reveals a more casual and unguarded aspect of the Montblanc Legend man but still embodies the versatile appeal and quintessentially elegant elements of his character. Peaceful, his mind wanders, continually yearning to explore new horizons and uninhibited visions. His imagination is stimulated by everything that surrounds him… modern art exhibitions, beautiful skylines, indulgent coasts, the contemporary design of his boutique hotel. Enjoying a cocktail on a trendy New York rooftop or bare foot on a Brazilian beach, his cool sophistication is always intriguing. With an utter lack of pretention, he is irresistibly attractive… Montblanc Legend Spirit: a new dimension of compelling charisma.
The Fragrance
Inspired by all forms and shades of white, from snow to marble, the two master perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp found a perfect composition to create a fresh, virile and intense fragrance as breathtaking as a resplendent landscape.
The brand new olfactory pyramid of this fresh woody aromatic fragrance is made of exceptional ingredients. The sparkling top notes of pink peppercorn, bitter grapefruit and transparent zesty bergamot are immediately unleashed. Its powerfully aromatic heart beats wildly, thanks to intense lavender, hypnotic cardamom and an invigorating aquatic accord. White woods – sandalwood, cedar and cashmere – sensually blend with oak moss, the unique signature scent of Montblanc Legend, creating enveloping and authentic base notes, softened with a cocktail of white musks.
The scent heats up on the skin, vibrates in contact with the air and draws strength as it releases an unmistakable sillage.
Dare to Defy Convention
With a characteristically healthy dose of rebelliousness and audacity, the Montblanc Legend Spirit man has an appetite for creative contrasts. Although the black and white Montblanc codes as well as the Montblanc Legend bottle’s original curvaceous shape are preserved, Montblanc Legend Spirit stands out thanks to its radically modern aesthetic of immaculate glossy white lacquer and tempered steel. It is a beautifully designed accessory that also matches other travel companions of the Maison such as the ‘White Meisterstück Solitaire’ writing instrument, a stylish and functional object for today’s modern urban life.
The Montblanc signature is featured on the metallic upper part of the bottle, as well as on the lid and the name also appears on the bottle. The three metallic rings, a symbol found on Montblanc writing instruments, are featured at the base of the packaging, while the distinguished Montblanc emblem appears in contrast over the shiny white background.
A Charismatic Gentleman
Englishman Simon Clark, the face of Montblanc Legend, also incarnates the Montblanc Legend Spirit man. Photographed by Peter Lindbergh for Montblanc Legend, his powerful persona debuted in black and white. Perpetuating this tradition, Montblanc Legend Spirit was captured by John Balsom, an English photographer often acclaimed for his celebrity portraits, who knows how to beautifully capture times gone by and the experiences that shape our faces. Our man has a past that he wears well as he ventures into the future.
For over 100 years, Montblanc has embraced the traditions of lasting value and exquisite craftsmanship. The Maison’s uncompromising principles of design, style, quality and workmanship have allowed it to create heirloom collections that are passed from generation to generation. The iconic Montblanc emblem is a symbol of excellence – the pinnacle of luxury writing instruments, timepieces, jewellery, leather, eyewear and fragrances – and the Maison has made an enduring commitment to encourage excellence through cultural advancement. Montblanc has its roots in writing culture and therefore sees a particular obligation to its own cultural commitment. Through various international activities, the Maison makes a creative contribution to modern cultural life: Montblanc itself writes a small piece of cultural history.
ICON ELITE
Dunhill is proud to present ICON Elite, a modern and timeless adaptation of dunhill ICON, the original masculine fragrance.
Dunhill’s commitment to using only the finest ingredients is fully reinforced in its latest expression of olfactory masculinity, an effortless representation of core characteristics of the dunhill man.
ICON Elite is an expression of exclusivity in the continuing journey to define all facets of the modern British gentleman.
The Man
Attentive to detail, he is uncompromising in his search for excellence. His character and style is one of timeless elegance and refined manners, inherited from his deep appreciation for tradition and the finer things in life. He divides his time between town and country embodying the best of British luxury, whether home or abroad. Combined with his fragrance, he radiates confidence without arrogance, appeal without ego. Quite simply, he is a dunhill man.
The Fragrance
The soul of the fragrance is constructed around a core blend of notes: Sicilian Bigarade, Vetiver and Sandalwood. This is the signature of the fragrance. The robust spice accord of the Cardamon and Black Pepper adds more depth and force whilst a Heart Blue Sage and Juniper affirms elegance. Finally a masculine combination of Ebony Wood contrasts with a Black Suede to convey fine craftsmanship and exquisite quality of materials.
The Design
Taking inspiration from Alfred Dunhill’s rich British motoring heritage, ICON Elite’s uniquely masculine bottle design – now immortalised in sleek onyx glass – carries the brand’s illustrious DNA through its signature engine-turned pattern.
ICON Elite embodies a unique form of British masculine luxury, effortlessly combining dunhill’s dstinct heritage and timeless appeal with craftsmanship, innovation and sophistication for the modern gentleman.
Available in 100 mL / 50 mL
COACH FOR MEN
An American dreamer. A maverick spirit. An adventurous risk taker with a rebel heart and a romantic streak. Curious. Confident. Creative. Cool.
Coach introduces a new fragrance for men.
THE FRAGRANCE
Coach For Men evokes a feeling. It is energetic, confident and cool. It has a New York attitude, an American authenticity. It captures Coach’s belief of being enduring and grounded and blends it with a modern spirit of youthful possibility, upbeat optimism and freedom. The fragrance symbolizes the spirit of Coach. It is an everyday luxury, a signature that makes a lasting impression—and, like all things Coach, is built to last.
Coach For Men starts with an energetic top note of crisp and effervescent green Nashi pear. A spicy burst of cardamom adds warmth, complexity and a subtle touch of sweetness. The scent ends with a textured base of vetiver—earthy, woody and green—layered with hints of suede and ambergris.
THE NOTES
Top: Green Nashi, Bergamot, Kumquat
Heart: Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium
Base: Vetiver Haiti LMR, Suede, Ambergris
THE BOTTLE
The moody, midnight blue degradé glass bottle references Coach’s iconic codes, telling the story of the authentically-American brand and paying tribute to its rich heritage. The gunmetal spray cap is shaped like a turnlock, referencing the signature clasp on Coach bags—an element that Coach’s first creative director introduced in 1954. A hangtag adds a distinctive finishing touch, mirroring those placed on every Coach bag since the 1970s. The horse and carriage, an enduring symbol of Coach craftsmanship that recalls the tradition of leather craftsmen and harness makers in New York, is subtly embossed on the bottle.
Montblanc Legend EDT
Montblanc has a fragrance worthy of the expectations inspired by the brand. The fragrance has the richness of the Montblanc story, while it is very modern, has depth, timelessness and the right amount of discreet mystery … It is the Montlanc Legend. A cool Fougère, a symbol of timeless, global masculinity.
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