Révolte was a fragrance that Lancôme launched in 1936, a striking leather blend that did not attempt to downplay its dark animalic side. Even when relaunched as Cuir (Révolte was considered too controversial of a name,) it remained brooding and dusky. Now, it has joined Lancôme's La Collection, a glimpse into the house's archives, which already offered us Magie, Sagamore, Sikkim, Climat and Mille et Une Rôses. The fragrance has been launched in the Middle East already (I received a bottle from a friend who traveled through Dubai,) and I expect that it will soon end up on the counters States-side. Michael Edwards's Fragrances of the World guide lists the notes of bergamot, mandarin, iris, jasmine, aubepine, birch, styrax and saffron. Although I am yet to give it a thorough test, but it is a very elegant leather fragrance decorated with a radiant floral accord. A more detailed review is to follow soon.
Revolte sounds beautiful. Are the other fragrances mentioned generally available here in the states? I don't think I've ever seen Sagamore at a Lancome counter.
Posted by: patchamour | May 06, 2007 at 23:32
Even though I find a lot of leather fragrances troubling at times, this is very exciting news. I hope Révolte is released here as well, I love all the Lancome re-releases. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Divina | May 07, 2007 at 02:47
Oh, I can't wait! How does it compare to the original? Well, the floral accord would be different (although I think the top on mine is just gone, so it may have been there. . . . ).
Posted by: Judith | May 07, 2007 at 07:10
I cannot wait to try it!!
Posted by: Marina | May 07, 2007 at 09:47
Woo-hoo!!!
Posted by: Ina | May 07, 2007 at 12:22
Did you say leather, V? Bring it on!
Hugs!
Posted by: violetnoir | May 07, 2007 at 13:43
that sounds wonderful. But isn't birch tar one of the ingredients that have been banned?
Posted by: GreatSheElephant | May 07, 2007 at 14:38
Oh, what fantastic news!! Can't wait for its wider release!
Posted by: Elle | May 07, 2007 at 19:22
I was wondering if you had any further news as to when Cuir de Lancome will be available stateside? I called Lancome headquarters in the states here, and they were clueless to the fragrance, or if it would be launched here. Any, and all information would be appreciated.
Merci
Posted by: Brielle | September 17, 2007 at 11:35