French fashion house Carven is to launch two new male fragrances.
The first, Carven Pour Homme (EDT from £35), is presented in a glass bottle - designed by glass manufacturer Pochet - lacquered in black with squared shoulders. It is inspired by a shiny pair of patent leather shoes or a simple black roll-neck sweater on a man.
The scent is intended to reflect 'Paris chic' and was created as a duet by perfumers Patricia Choux and Francis Kurkdijan. It is composed of violet leaf, orange blossom, grapefruit, sage, nutmeg, cedar, sandalwood and vetiver, for a woody, spicy and aromatic blend.
The second launch is simply called Vétiver (EDT from £50) and is a refreshed incarnation of Carven's original Vétiver, first created by perfumer Édouard Hache in 1957. The bottle is this time lacquered in a striking green shade.
The original formula is unchanged, but has been given a 'new look and energy' for relaunch. It opens on a citrus note with grapefuit, bergamot and lemongrass; has a heart of lavender, orange blossom and geranium; and dries down to a base of nutmeg, benzoin, sandalwood, cedar, and of course, vetiver.
Both fragrances launch exclusively at Selfridges on 5 February and will roll-out nationwide on 5 May.
