Floral bouquets, candlelit dinners, and jewellery have all earned their place among the most longstanding Valentine’s Day traditions, but there’s nothing particularly romantic about following a script. Instead of a dozen roses or a gift in a heart-shaped box, Fame Couture and Phantom Elixir, Rabanne’s latest fragrances, make for a Valentine’s Day tribute on par with the legendary fashion designer’s iconic couture creations. Why blend in when you can shine?
On the feminine side, Fame The Couture Edition is a limited release that reimagines the best-selling Fame fragrance lineup with a new fashion-forward look. Created by veteran perfumers Dora Baghriche and Marie Salamagne, the same creative minds behind Fame Eau de Parfum, Fame Parfum, and Fame Intense, Fame Couture combines top notes of creamy incense with a heart of bright iris, and a warm base of vanilla balm for a composition that’s both edgy and complex.
Dedicated to the carefree energy of the quintessential “it girl,” and the nightlife of Paris—Rabanne’s spiritual home—Fame Couture’s bottle embodies the raucous vibe of a late-night afterparty in its eye-catching design. While previous versions of Fame’s sleek flask were recognizable for the shimmering iconic chainmail dress, Fame Couture offers an altogether edgier look in its black fur ensemble. Accessorized with a golden belt featuring Rabanne’s signature eight jewel and monogram, along with a pair of black sunglasses, the bottle offers glam and wit in equal measure.
Phantom Elixir, Rabanne’s newest fragrance for men, presents a masculine counterpoint to Fame’s floral richness in an equally unmistakable package. More intense than ever before, the fragrance is both mysterious and familiar. Beginning with the fresh marine accord, Phantom Elixir evolves to a vibrant mineral oud before settling into a base of warm vanilla bean.
Conceived as a companion for the man who loves the night life, Phantom Elixir’s robot-shaped bottle is a cheeky and playful contrast to the freshness and warmth of the fragrance within. With a gradient that moves from glossy black to reflective silver, its monochrome palette calls to mind black leather jackets, black denim, and other rock-and-roll-inspired wardrobe staples.
Just as Rabanne clad a generation of the world’s most stylish influencers in his daring chainmail creations, the brand’s newest fragrances offer a daring expression of Parisian glamour. Whether as a gift for your special someone or a treat for yourself, these scents’ sophisticated characters and bold looks will set the tone for any celebratory occasion this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Discover the limited edition Fame Couture and all-new Phantom Elixir, now available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Fame The Couture Edition
Rabanne, $230
