Montblanc reflects on its heritage to unveil fragrances

For over a century, Montblanc has made the everyday ephemeral; the process of putting pen and ink to paper, the feel of leather, and of course, the serenity evoked by their emblem, the mountain, Mont Blanc. Now, to mark a historic year — the 100th anniversary of the Meisterstück — the Maison has unveiled four fragrances that pay tribute to a unique facet of their heritage, and have the power to transport wearers through time.

Master perfumer Nathalie Lorson created Vetiver Glacier (Frozen Santal), to encapsulate the spirit of adventure heralded by mountains and glaciers. Speaking exclusively to HUNGER in Hamburg, the home of Montblanc HAUS, Lorson explains the inspiration and olfactory notes of her fragrance. “To express the cold impression on your cheek, I used a very specific strain of vetiver, which has a bitter grapefruit feeling. I also used black pepper to reinforce that feeling of chill because it is sharp, and has the effect of something fizzy. Then, to show the strength of the elements and the rocks, I used a second quality of vetiver that was more earthy and smoky. I added sandalwood to represent the sense of wellbeing. When you’re on top of a mountain, you really have an enveloping feeling of serenity, everything is white, calm and quiet.”