Ombres Portées
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Ombres Portées
Ombres Portées scented collection Born and bred in the North of France, Frédéric Bourre and Sébastien Duchateau have always been attached to their region and have nurtured a special fondness for their hometown . Therefore, in 2012, they decided to create a line of fragrance that would pay tribute to this French heritage. They created a collection of scented candles, home fragrances and multi-use fragrance. This palette was elaborated, designed and developed by the best French craftsmen. «Indulge in a unique olfactory experience and discover our city, our region and our heritage… Let us give you a taste of a little part of France.» Frédéric & Sébastien -1- -2- scented collection Floral scent: Masurel, Sébastopol, Le Muguet, Dentelle Aromatic scent: Comtesse, Wazemmes, Citadelle Woody scent: Beaux-Arts, Avenue Saint-Jean, La Lilloise Smokey scent: 1903, Croisé-Laroche, La Treille Memory scent: Carnaval, Saint Nicolas Scented candles : 8.8 oz Home Fragrance : 3.4 fl.oz Ombres Portées scented candles burn 50 to 60 hours, they are cleanburning candles made of plant wax. -3- masurel Peony, Bergamot and Patchouli... Ombres Portées’ scented soul is escaping, filling the street with its fragrance and tickling the passer-by’s nose. Peony • Bergamot • Patchouli Some history, our inspiration… Ombres Portées was funded in 2006, with a desire to re-create the « avant-garde » spirit and timeless elegance of the perfume parlours of times past. Located in Rue Masurel, the place was formerly a tailor’s workshop and is now offering a choice of carefully selected perfume houses. Ombres Portées has now become a confidential hideaway, a timeless place where everyone can find what they like most. -4- sébastopol A theater with gilding, a majestic chandelier, red-velvet seats… The performance is ending, huge rose bunches fill the stage. Jasmine • Rose • Musc Some history, our inspiration… The Sebastopol square in Lille was meant to house a linen marketplace, the foundations were built but in 1903, the Grand Theater Lequeux burnt down. The mayor then asked the architect Léonce Hainez to build a temporary theater in 4 months. He met the challenge. The building of the foundations started in July 1903 and the place was inaugurated the same year on November, 30th. The spectators discovered an impressive hall with 2000 seats, a painted ceiling four majestic chandeliers and a eye-levelled orchestra pit. -5- le muguet Being both a symbol of fight, and a lucky charm, the bellflowers of this beautiful herbaceous plant celebrate the arrival of spring. Lily of the Valley Some history, our inspiration… The tradition of the Lily of the Valley on May, 1 dates back to the Renaissance. Charles IX having given it as a lucky charm to his friends in 1561. The Lily of the Valley is the ideal flower to celebrate spring as it blossoms at the beginning of May. In France, the « Fête du travail » on May 1, was established as early as 1890. The workers used to march with a dog rose flower on their jacket. On may 1, 1891, in Fourmies, the celebration turned into a riot and the police opened fire on the workers. Since that event, May 1 has been a symbol of the working-class action. The dog rose has gradually been replaced by Charles IX’s Lily of the Valley . -6- dentelle A scent of skin, violet and face-powder mixed with lip-stick. A sensual, addictive and definitely feminine perfume. Rose • Violet • Opopanax Some history, our inspiration… The lace of Lille, prestigious item of luxury was manufactured in the 18th century by 13600 lacemakers and 2000 apprentices. It was celebrated by joyful parades across the city, which was known as « La Fête du Broquelet ». It became the traditional feast of all the textile corporations. -7- comtesse In her medicinal garden, Countess Jeanne de Flandre is preparing cures tasting of lavender and verbena. Lavender • Verbena Some history, our inspiration… In 1236, Jeanne de Constantinople, Countess of Flandre created a hospital inside her own palace. Today the buildings of the main courtyard still bear witness of the 15th to 18th century art of building and the rich heritage of this charity institution in the heart of the city. The famous « Patients Hall », the chapel, the apothecary, and the medicinal garden remind us the spiritual and hospitable atmosphere of the place as well as the « Comtesse de Flandre »’s generosity. -8- wazemmes Huge bunches of freshly-picked mint, basilic and coriander are piled up on the stalls, filling up the air of the old market hall with their fragrance. Mint • Basilic • Coriander Some history, our inspiration… In the 18th century, on the location of the market hall of Wazemmes , used to stand the « Guinguette de la Nouvelle Aventure » which reputation had spread well beyond our region. At that time, the market gardeners used to sell their products in the adjoining garden. It marked the beginning of a long tradition. In the 1860’s, the architect Baltard was appointed by the city to build a food hall similar to the hall in Paris. The covered market then counted 232 colourful stalls. Today, that architectural building is without doubt a place to see. -9- citadelle Lying on the grass, listening to birds’songs, and smelling the freshly cut hay. Grass • Hay Some history, our inspiration… The Citadelle park is the largest green space in Lille, composed of multiple landscapes shaped by the Vauban fortifications. Its surface is 70 hectares around the Citadelle walls built in the 17th century and classified as historical monument. The park stretches along the river Deule and is an ideal place to have a walk. - 10 - beaux-arts The special smell of pencil lead, charcoal and marble…Cedar, sandalwood… The fragrance of Art. Cedar • Iris • Sandalwood Some history, our inspiration… The Beaux Arts museum is the second French Fine Arts museum after the Louvre, thanks to its permanent collections. It was built between 1885 and 1892 and is typical of the monumental architecture of the end of the 19th century. It was completely restructured in 1997. 22000 square meters contain prestigious collections of European art, some significant pieces of the 19th century French paintings, an important collection of drawings (among which 40 by Raphael), a sculpture gallery (Carpeaux, Rodin, Claudel, Bartholdi) and 17th and 18th century ceramics. - 11 - avenue saint-jean An elegant seaside resort on the Opale coast, a stroll across a centinarian pine-tree forest, breathing the scent of pine needles and cones. Pine resin • Eucalyptus • Galbanum Some history, our inspiration… In 1837, Alphonse Jean Baptiste Daloz, notary, purchased the estate of Le Touquet consisting of dunes at the mouth of the river Canche. He planted pine trees and other essences and that is how this newly forested estate became an ideal seaside resort at the end of the century. The chief editor of « Le Figaro » (Hyppolite de Villemessant) who was one of the notary’s friends, gave the place the attractive name of Paris Plage. Today, the hundred-year-old forest of Le Touquet is rich in exceptional wildlife and encircles the whole city up to Avenue St Jean. la lilloise Like a talisman, with patchouli and amber fragrance, the presence of a famous goddess is protecting, soothing and comforting. Patchouli • Amber • Incense Some history, our inspiration… The bronze statue at the top of the monument « La colonne de la Déesse » was made by Théophile Bra. That woman , allegory of the city of Lille, is 3 metres high, she is holding a linstock in her right hand, it was used to light a cannon fuse. The other hand is pointing at the column where the mayor’s response to the attackers can be seen. On the inauguration day, the people named the statue « La Déesse », following the bookseller Emile Durieux’s inscription : « Who is this proud-looking goddess at the top of this monument ? This is the city of Lille, swearing the oath to defeat or perish » - 13 - 1903 The first Opera-house of Lille is ravaged by fire, days pass and the smell of firewood remains in the narrow streets of the « Vieux Lille ». Firewood • Leather Some history, our inspiration… In 1903, the Opera house of Lille, built by Michel- Joseph Lequeux in 1785 was devastated by a fire. A contest was launched for a new house on the same location. Louis Marie Cordonnier was appointed to build it and the works began in 1907 . His inspiration came from Charles Garnier and the Italian theatres. In 1914, the Germans occupied the place, the works were completed. « German Theatre » was then inscribed on the pediment. The first performance took place at Christmas in 1915. It was refurbished at the end of the war and opened in 1923 for the first « French performance ». croisé-laroche Fragrances of Cologne, tweed, light tobacco and leather emanating from smokey lounges. A gentleman’s perfume. Light tobacco • Cologne • Leather Some history, our inspiration… The Lille Marcq en Baroeul racecourse which was created in 1931,was nearly given the name of « The Three Cities » racecourse, being in the centre of a triangle Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing. Finally, it was called the « Flandres racecourse » and was one of the most active and well-equipped in France. It was built on a 55 hectare area, in the countryside. The Clemenceau boulevard which was originally meant to link Croisé Laroche, was diverted to enable the construction. - 15 - la treille Place of worship, meditation and contemplation…Incense… this divine fragrance which can sometimes help us see the light. Incense • Waxed wood Some history, our inspiration… The Lille cathedral was a wild dream of the rich Lille inhabitants in the 19th century. They wanted to build the most beautiful, the most sumptuous, the most perfect cathedral in the neo-Gothic style of the 18th century, in order to house the antique statue of Notre Dame de la Treille, kindly patron saint of Lille since its origin. The first stone was blessed on July, 1st 1854. The building was not completed before 1999, notably its arched frontage, superb combination of the translucence of marble and the rose window by Kijno, reminiscent of the Gothic style but still letting in a maximum of light. - 16 - carnaval The smell of almond reminds us of our chilhood memories... Candy apple, grilled almonds, marshmallow, hurrah for the carnival! Almond • Vanilla of Madagascar Some history, our inspiration… Lille and its region are the land of « Festival and Giants ». The Giants have been the symbol of the cities since the 16th century, they parade on the day of their feast , carried by one or several people. The Giants are born, grow up, get married, have children like humans. The popularity of the Giants increased during the 20th century. All the opportunities , funfair, carnival, gastronomic festival are good to parade. By their presence , they enhance the special character of celebrations , invariably attracting and gathering crowds. - 17 - saint nicolas On December, 6, good children are waiting for their candies in candle light… Oranges, clementines and ginger bread are scenting winter mornings. Orange • Cinnamon • Clove Some history, our inspiration… St Nicholas (270-310 AC) is celebrated on December,6. He used to be the bishop of the city of Myra in Asia Minor. Legend says he resurrected three boys, and he was famous for his great generosity. In the Middle Ages, he became the saint patron of little children and school chlildren. He is traditionally represented as an old man with a white beard, wearing a long coat and a mitre and holding a crosler. He hands out gifts and candies to good kids. - 18 - 16 scented candles 10 interior scents & 1 multi-use fragrance... - 19 - - 20 - l’eau d’albert Multi-use fragrance & Scented candle This tonic and invigorating water with bergamot, lemon and mandarin notes is a modern interpretation of the fresh cologne used after washing at the beginning of the 19th century. This scented water can be sprayed on your body, in your house on bedlinen or bath water. Lemon • Mandarin • Bergamot Cedar • White musk Natural spray : 3.4 fl. oz - Scented candle : 8.8 oz - 21 - our stores location - Lille - 24 rue bartholomé masurel 59000 Lille - le touquet - 17 avenue saint-jean 62520 le touquet paris-plage - porto-vecchio - 10 rue jean jaurès 20137 porto-vecchio - strasbourg - 7 rue du sanglier 67000 strasbourg - bordeaux - 21 rue Condillac 33000 bordeaux - 22 - our selling point Bergdorf Goodman 754 5th Avenue New York CHIC CHAM SHOP route de Prilly 2 Lausanne l’atelier de coloration 65A rue de Namur Bruxelles blush 19 rue du Chapitre Rennes bercalina 2 rue neuve saint roch bastia - 23 - contact us ombres portées 24 rue Bartholomé Masurel 59000 Lille - France contact@ombresportees.fr +33 3 20 31 71 90 www.ombresportees.fr - 24 -