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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 »
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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16 scented candles
10 interior scents
& 1 multi-use fragrance...
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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
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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
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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
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contact us
ombres portées
24 rue Bartholomé Masurel
59000 Lille - France
contact@ombresportees.fr
+33 3 20 31 71 90
www.ombresportees.fr
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