Pierre Guillaume launches “Stælios” – a powerful unisex fragrance that combines the noble essence of Russian leather with sensual woody and floral notes.
STÆLIOS is an Eau de Parfum saturated with woody and floral notes. Luxurious notes of Russian leather envelop a violet wood infused with a burning Davana liqueur infused with Ashanti pepper leaves.
Pierre Guillaume
The inspiration for the fragrance goes back to a historical event: according to the French label Pierre Guillaume, a merchant ship is said to have lost its valuable cargo – including luxurious Russian reindeer leather – on its way from St. Petersburg to Genoa in the 18th century. After spending centuries at the bottom of the sea, this leather is said to have developed a special quality and depth, which was later reconstructed by a French tannery. Some of these leather slats were finally given to Guillaume and form the heart of the perfume.
Stælios – Pierre Guillaume
The top note of “Stælios” opens with the spicy freshness of ashanti pepper leaf and the exotic sweetness of davana. This combination provides an invigorating prelude. At the heart, the soft, slightly floral aroma of violet wood asserts itself and gives the fragrance an elegant, woody structure. Finally, in the base, precious woods and Russian leather provide a warm, smoky depth and lend the composition a sensual echo.
The name of the perfume is made up of the words “Stallion” and “Helios” (sun god) and stands for the energy and intensity that the fragrance is intended to convey. French model Louis Nichols was chosen for the advertising campaign, which was staged by photographer Sasha Olsen. To emphasize the warm elegance of the composition, the shots show Nichols in a play of light and shadow, surrounded by violet and brown flowers.
“Stælios” completes the “Hors-Série” collection and joins the creamy-fresh Extrait de Parfum “Le Musc & La Peau”.
The new fragrance is available in flacon sizes of 50 and 100 ml.