The private descending auction for Lalique Noir Premier Illusion Captive 1898 Eau de Parfum has ended.

Lalique Noir Premier Illusion Captive 1898 Eau de Parfum As diaphanous as the wings of a dragonfly, as sensual as the curves of a woman's body, ILLUSION CAPTIVE offers a brilliant olfactory translation of the masterpiece that inspired it. Before revolutionising the art of glass, René Lalique invented modern jewellery with forms inspired by nature and innovative blends of materials. In 1898, the poet-jeweller was at the peak of his art when he created one of the most iconic creations of the Art Nouveau style: the 'Libellule' (Dragonfly) brooch. The fragrance takes off in the golden light of Italian bergamot, filtered through the milky green of fig leaves. Trembling under the fiery breeze of Ceylon cinnamon, it spreads its translucent wings, iridescent with rose and Sambac jasmine. Like the translucent enamel exhibited by the darker veins of cloisonné, these luminous chords of fruits and flowers meet a Virginia cedar and Indonesian patchouli. In the base, Cistus Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Myrrh add their golden glow to this trail.