Dubai, July 23, 2015: The Middle East is a mythical land of perfumes...this is a land of dreams. Since ancient times, perfume has bn chosen especially to honor the gods or as a symbol of power and wealth. In this New Collection of Comptoir Sud Pacifique, the richness of raw materials is the link betwn each of the 5 fragrances all with a strongly oriental personality.

How can one speak about the Comptoir Sud Pacifique - one of the most unique fragrance houses in the world- without focusing on the seventies, when the brand was born out of the imagination of Pierre and Josée Fournier. The couple were to fragrances what Magellan was to exploration: embarking on a daring expedition that has now bn recognized as an olfactory revolution: it was the beginning of unconventional perfumery.

Through their audacity and drawing on their travels, they made up collections of fragrances, inspired by the treasures of nature in distant lands. Comptoir Sud Pacifique lend their signature to fragrances just as figurative paintings will evoke memories of nature.

In 2010 Valérie Pianelli took over Comptoir Sud Pacifique and since then she has bn carrying this work based around the culture of travel forward with great passion.

Since 1974 Comptoir Sud Pacifique has bn working with imagination, exceptional raw materials and visionary perfumers to forge a distinctive alchemical vision, creating some of the most intriguing, singular and dply personal scents.

In the new luxury collection 'Voyages en Orient' made up of five fragrances, she aims to amaze consumers with natural raw materials. The origin of the inspiration behind this collection was a real journey through the Middle East….The Collection offers 5 stops for a mythical traveler looking for olfactory escape ... 5 different countries linked by traditional and ancestral know-how in perfumery. Each perfume in this collection reveals treasures… intense oriental flavors: Amber, Sandalwood, Opulent Flowers and Oudh, this rare wood with rich olfactory facets, sometimes floral or smoky and even animal scents.

Here is an interpretation of a mythic journey with five unique and ultra modern scents, a crescendo of flings and emotions…... The imaginary journey begins on the Mediterranean sea shores at the gates of Istanbul in Turkey and ends at the borders of Arabia.. In betwn, there are 2 intermediate stages of this fabulous olfactory journey: a halt in the Cedar forests of Lebanon and a tour in the lands flooded by the Euphrates to savour the swt and sensual fragrance of jasmine….

An original collection: each fragrance is signed by a “nose” whose personality, curiosity and enthusiasm for this project guided the creation. Finally, some key points for this beautiful project: the frdom of choice in selecting the finest raw materials price being no object: a strong focus on product quality in the tradition of refined high perfumery.

Epices Sultanes
More than a perfume, Epices Sultanes takes you on a delightful walk through the 'Grand Bazaar' of Istanbul. First of all, the vibrant colored facets of dried fruits draw you into a gourmand atmosphere scented with spices and roses: smooth notes which vibrate in musical harmony on a warm base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Oudh. An oriental and addicting perfume.
Composition created by Violaine Collas (Mane)
Suggested retail price: 125€

Bois Royal
On the road again… to Lebanon. A walk in the Cedar forests …a perfume which vibrates through the liveliness and sparkle of the grn and aromatic top notes of Cédrat warmed by an almost animal cumin, sublimated by an all enveloping Patchouli in the heart notes. The base notes of Cedar wood and Vetiver, give a
discrt elegance alongside a mysterious intensity.
Composition created by Sidonie Lancesseur (Robertet)
Suggested retail price: 115€

Oudh Sensuel
A journey into the Persian imagination… the trail of 'Oudh Sensuel” immediately draws you into the atmosphere of Arabian Nights. In the top notes, a powerful velvet rose enfolds the spicy heart of this perfume; the Saffron and the Oudh add to and reinforce the richness, complexity and originality of this unforgeable fragrance. The Saffron lingers and interlaces with the Musk to blend perfectly in the base notes. This captivating fragrance will tempt your senses with sensuality.
Composition created by Emmannuelle Juilliard (Sozio)
Suggested retail price: 125€

Jasmin Poudré
On the Euphrates rivers …the aquatic notes of Calamus and fruity Osmantus draw you into the delightful explosion of Ylang and Jasmine Sambac flowers which are tempered by the elegance of Iris of Florence. The long lasting fragrance of this delicate yet sophisticated perfume blends with the sensual pleasure of the mysterious base notes of Musk and Amber.
Composition created by Violaine Collas (Mane)
Suggested retail price: 125€

Oudh Intense
A journey through the heart of the Arabian mysteries: this rich and subtle perfume is composed of delicate floral scents blended with Oudh, Patchouli from Indonesia and Amber base notes. A captivating, powerful and unforgeable perfume
Composition created by Henri Bergia (Expressions Parfumées)
Suggested retail price: 98€

With this collection “Voyages en Orient” Comptoir Sud Pacifique is inaugurating new packaging, a precious “blue” box, deliberately inspired from the refined elegance of Ooman art, in perfect harmony with the spirit of the Collection ... a captivating invitation to travel.