In 2009, Chanel introduced the Parfums Les Grands Extraits line as a limited edition of three classic fragrances, all in parfum/extrait concentration.These are introduced as limited editions in three sizes, 7.5 oz for $1,700, 15 oz for $2,350 and 30 oz for $3,200.
Each scent is housed in the classic faceted bottle, secured by means of baudruchage, a masterful sealing technique perfected by Chanel. A hand-assembled, artisan-crafted case protects and encloses the legendary scent. Les Grands Extraits may be dabbed onto skin using the jewel-cut cabochon stopper or artfully displayed among a woman’s most cherished keepsakes.
To open the classic Chanel crystal parfum flacon, use the following tip provided by Parfums Chanel in 1963:
Gardenia: A powdery bloom of rich flowers with an accord of sweet, refined and ultra-feminine tuberose, created by CHANEL Master Perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1925. A delicate heart of Oriental Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang from the Comoro Islands is deepened by base notes of Haitian Vetiver and Bourbon Vanilla. Top notes -- Lily of the Valley, Neroli and aldehydes -- bring a brilliant clarity and sensuous wake. The classic faceted bottle, secured by means of baudruchage, a masterful sealing technique perfected by CHANEL. A hand-assembled, artisan-crafted case protects and encloses the legendary scent. LES GRANDS EXTRAITS may be dabbed onto skin using the jewel-cut cabochon stopper or artfully displayed among a woman’s most cherished keepsakes. This 30 oz size retails for $3200.00.
Remove cord and paper; with index finger as cushion, tap underneath sides of stopper lightly with glass object (glass on glass being the scientific method) while turning the bottle steadily between fingers, so that the stopper will be loosened evenly.
Gardenia: A powdery bloom of rich flowers with an accord of sweet, refined and ultra-feminine tuberose, created by CHANEL Master Perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1925. A delicate heart of Oriental Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang from the Comoro Islands is deepened by base notes of Haitian Vetiver and Bourbon Vanilla. Top notes -- Lily of the Valley, Neroli and aldehydes -- bring a brilliant clarity and sensuous wake. The classic faceted bottle, secured by means of baudruchage, a masterful sealing technique perfected by CHANEL. A hand-assembled, artisan-crafted case protects and encloses the legendary scent. LES GRANDS EXTRAITS may be dabbed onto skin using the jewel-cut cabochon stopper or artfully displayed among a woman’s most cherished keepsakes. This 30 oz size retails for $3200.00.
Chanel No. 5: The now and forever fragrance, in its rarest, most collectible form. With a very limited quantity available, the grand flaçon of N°5 is a treasure for the parfum connoisseur and fragrance collector alike. Its fabled heritage and abstract, eternally sensual bouquet are further elevated by this grand presentation — the classic faceted bottle, secured by means of baudruchage, a masterful sealing technique perfected by CHANEL. A hand-assembled, artisan-crafted case protects and encloses the legendary scent. LES GRANDS EXTRAITS may be dabbed onto skin using the jewel-cut cabochon stopper or artfully displayed among a woman’s most cherished keepsakes. The 7.5 oz size retails for $1,700.00, the 30 oz size retails for $3,200.00.
Coco Mademoiselle: The modern Oriental scent that captures the irrepressible spirit of a young Coco Chanel, now in its rarest, most collectible form. With a very limited quantity available, the grand flaçon of COCO MADEMOISELLE is a treasure for the parfum connoisseur and fragrance collector alike. The bestselling composition is further elevated by this grand presentation — the classic faceted bottle, secured by means of baudruchage, a masterful sealing technique perfected by CHANEL. A hand-assembled case protects and encloses the fresh, sensual scent. LES GRANDS EXTRAITS may be dabbed onto skin using the jewel-cut stopper or displayed among a woman’s most cherished keepsakes. The 7.5 oz size retails for $1,700.00.