THE BEAUTY LOOK

 

Rondò Armaniano

An imaginary dance, composed of lines, light and colours that vibrate delicately, as if refracted through a prism. Everything is light, impalpable, and glittering. The diamonds motif expands onto the catwalk, in a painting that becomes reality.

Beauty look step by step by Linda Cantello, Giorgio Armani’s international make-up artist:

“The Golden Age, the opulence of the Giorgio Armani Privé collection, with its glittering dresses and jewels, necessitated a matte and refined beauty. Armani’s leitmotif of light and shadow was the key. Minimalist using haute technology for maximum effect.”

STEP BY STEP


FACE

Prepare the skin with CREMA NERA SUPREME REVIVING CREAM. Apply POWER FABRIC+ FOUNDATION and POWER FABRIC CONCEALER for a healthy natural matte finish. Contour with NEO NUDE MELTING COLOR BALM in shade #20.

 

EYES

Apply EYE TINT in shade #22 all over the eyelid and under the eye and blend the edges, as a shadow, using fingertips.

 

LIPS

Apply the LIP POWER in shade – #109 for Caucasian skin or in shades #203 or #204 for darker ones – on the lips in a blurred manner.

THE FRAGRANCE

 

Since 2004, Giorgio Armani has translated the essence of his Haute Couture collections into unique fragrances with precious, finely crafted ingredients conveying an uncompromising perfection. The Armani/Privé Haute Couture Fragrances encompass four collections of refined scents: Les Eaux, La Collection, Les Terres Précieuses and Les Mille et Une Nuits.

Armani Privé introduces SANTAL DĀN SHĀ, the latest addition to Les Eaux. This sensual yet sparkling scent evokes the uplifting serenity of Chinese imperial palaces and their contemplative gardens.

 

A MAJESTIC SCENT

 

The SANTAL DĀN SHĀ fragrance captures Chinese palaces and their regal gardens’ dreamlike ambiance. The fragrance conjures a refreshing yet gentle summertime breeze at dusk, inspired by the gardens’ aromatic trees and vegetation, and the tranquil freshness of their lakes.

This mood of tranquility is evoked by the fragrance’s Sandalwood notes. Sandalwood in turn inspires SANTAL DĀN SHĀ’s enchanting name, as its rich, cinnabar-toned color is known in China as dān sha. The fragrance’s enveloping and majestic scent is extracted from the deciduous sandalwood tree, which matures over 80 years. Sandalwood’s transporting effect evokes a sense of immersion in nature, the otherworldly atmosphere of the palaces’ gardens, nodding to the abundance of their lush landscape. Sandalwood’s rich red hue also echoes imperial palaces’ magnificent façades.

 

HARMONIOUS SERENITY

 

SANTAL DĀN SHĀ’s woody yet refreshing scent conjures an evocative breeze drifting through the imperial palaces’ gardens. It blends the balmy sensuality of Sandalwood with the sparkling freshness of Bergamot, and the aromatic spices of Cardamom. Fusing these elegant notes, Sandalwood’s captivating, woody fragrance is awakened by the invigorating Bergamot, creating SANTAL DĀN SHĀ’s dreamy, majestic, and soothing effect.

Crafted by master perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin (Firmenich), SANTAL DĀN SHĀ’s top notes open with fresh, juicy, and sparkling Bergamot Heart from Calabria, Italy. This blends with warm, peppery Cardamom Heart from Guatemala, accented with a Violet Leaf accord.

At the scent’s heart is Elemi, a resin extracted from tropical trees, complemented by Incense extract and Musks, the latter lending a lingering effect.

The fragrance’s signature Sandalwood is at its base. Sourced from the South Pacific Island of New Caledonia, it creates an enveloping yet sensual note. The creamy Sandalwood combines with Virginia Cedar Essence and Dreamwood™, a technological note that amplifies the natural Sandalwood.

Among the fragrance’s blend of refined, precious notes, three notes are crafted for Giorgio Armani, creating SANTAL DĀN SHĀ’s unique composition. The Sandalwood Heart from New Caledonia is extracted via a water vapor distillation process, to create its creamy, sensual effect. The Cardamom Heart from Guatemala is obtained via steam distillation and CO2 fractionation, resulting in a pure extract with sparkling, radiant, aromatic, and peppery facets.  And the premium Bergamot Heart from Italy is crafted to create a distinctive note with a fresh, juicy, and sparkling character.

MAJESTY MEETS NATURE

 

SANTAL DĀN SHĀ is presented in the iconic and distinctive Armani/Privé Les Eaux square bottle, timelessly elegant and topped by a shiny black lacquered cap. Its intense ochre juice, which is displayed through the transparent glass bottle, evokes the color of Sandalwood.  The juice’s alluring, translucent tone also symbolizes the lacquered, cinnabar-toned wood that characterizes Chinese palaces’ architecture. The fragrance’s name is adorned in black lettering on the flacon’s shiny gold plate.

 

FROM HAUTE COUTURE TO HAUTE FRAGRANCES

Since 2004, Giorgio Armani captures the essence of Armani/Privé Haute Couture collections and translated it into bold fragrances. An expression of Giorgio Armani’s own personal experiences and influences leading to the creation of unique fragrances. An exploration of nature and culture, unveiling an invitation to unexpected olfactory journeys through the finest ingredients.