tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post814298892085245494..comments2024-03-28T10:30:51.283+01:00Comments on Grain de musc: Niche Perfumery loses a pioneer: Jean-François Laporte has left uscarmencanada /Grain de Muschttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-83313565497957508712011-11-18T20:50:38.707+01:002011-11-18T20:50:38.707+01:00Than ks so much for this trubute to a great perfum...Than ks so much for this trubute to a great perfumer...Paul Kilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668913569973248831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-3689941816474231722011-11-17T19:00:30.818+01:002011-11-17T19:00:30.818+01:00Iodine, thank you so much for this account, though...Iodine, thank you so much for this account, though now I regret even more what I've missed!carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-83950595705783049712011-11-17T18:47:32.941+01:002011-11-17T18:47:32.941+01:00I visited Jean Laporte's garden during a holid...I visited Jean Laporte's garden during a holiday in Bourgogne in 2003, year that most Europeans remember for the severe drought that happened that summer. Despite the high temperature, the sunburnt grass and the general suffering of many plants and herbs it was a very fascinating place and had a serious didactic conception, offering several routes through scents and fragrances. I didn't know it had closed.<br />His perfumes were my entrance key to niche perfumery, though the ones I purchased didn't have great success with me. <br />Thanks for the beautiful tribute.iodinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-91675511515211130442011-11-17T16:31:22.396+01:002011-11-17T16:31:22.396+01:00François, thank *you* for your comment. There woul...François, thank *you* for your comment. There would be so much more to say about his contribution. I'm sorry I never knew him.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-64453462820035794752011-11-17T15:45:43.357+01:002011-11-17T15:45:43.357+01:00Thank you so much for remembering. His heritage is...Thank you so much for remembering. His heritage is enormous. He was a true visionary. He will always be an inspiration for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-82845477023025085642011-11-17T13:00:05.701+01:002011-11-17T13:00:05.701+01:00Flora, I remember how moved I was by the Jasmin in...Flora, I remember how moved I was by the Jasmin in the MPG line, in the early 90s, it was so rich and vivid... But just about then I discovered Lutens and remained faithful for a few years, so I never really got a chance to explore his other offerings. My loss.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-22286999021009614102011-11-17T12:56:56.161+01:002011-11-17T12:56:56.161+01:00Marla, one thing I really regret is having missed ...Marla, one thing I really regret is having missed the opportunity to visit his garden. I was aware of its existence but by the time I visited the region it was no longer open.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-86201558341466085282011-11-17T07:41:22.725+01:002011-11-17T07:41:22.725+01:00This is so sad - I loved so many of his perfumes, ...This is so sad - I loved so many of his perfumes, and he was a real innovator; it's hard to imagine what niche perfumery would be like today without his influence. I adored several of his original eponymous line, and I was devastated when it went away. I still dream about having L' Eau des Merveilleuses back again, I wish I could have a dozen bottles of it!Florahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00510346346502906435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-14628499071948645112011-11-16T23:26:54.120+01:002011-11-16T23:26:54.120+01:00Thank you for the beautiful obituary. I'm sorr...Thank you for the beautiful obituary. I'm sorry he is gone.<br />-MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-30692768541195030542011-11-16T23:05:48.758+01:002011-11-16T23:05:48.758+01:00Persolaise, it's true, L'Artisan is a stro...Persolaise, it's true, L'Artisan is a strong brand. Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier seemed to be a bit wobbly for a little while but they've got a good new scent out.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-59474154818801108462011-11-16T23:01:44.886+01:002011-11-16T23:01:44.886+01:00Thanks for this great piece, Denyse.
What I find ...Thanks for this great piece, Denyse.<br /><br />What I find particularly heart-warming and reassuring is that L'Artisan is still doing well, still going strong and still highly-respected. I gather there was a period when things 'dipped' slightly, but these days, there aren't many brands that withstand the urge to sell out for quite so long.Persolaisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192014353722036319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-54584688837705575232011-11-16T22:25:32.397+01:002011-11-16T22:25:32.397+01:00Kay, it was a great introduction to niche, and an ...Kay, it was a great introduction to niche, and an experience I'm sure was shared by many people.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-35583190614719172632011-11-16T22:24:15.303+01:002011-11-16T22:24:15.303+01:00Musette, it is, and thank you.Musette, it is, and thank you.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-18029804146437730012011-11-16T21:28:41.001+01:002011-11-16T21:28:41.001+01:00Denyse, a wonderful salute to a unique vision and ...Denyse, a wonderful salute to a unique vision and talent. My first experience with niche perfume was in a L'Artisan boutique in NYC. I now own many of the scents, and love wearing them. I guess I could credit my re-discovered passion for perfume to M. Laporte, and I thank him for this, wherever he is.Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-50349678732445932092011-11-16T20:39:02.413+01:002011-11-16T20:39:02.413+01:00D,
What a lovely tribute. I stumbled upon this sa...D,<br />What a lovely tribute. I stumbled upon this sad news whilst researching the new Cuir Fetiche. His truly is a remarkable legacy.<br /><br />xoAMusettehttp://www.bearboring.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-42704517678163491992011-11-16T19:50:17.595+01:002011-11-16T19:50:17.595+01:00Alyssa, I don't imagine it's as much the c...Alyssa, I don't imagine it's as much the case outside of France, but here L'Artisan Parfumeur is known even by people who aren't especially into perfumes, because it really brought something different. I never met JF Laporte, and I don't know how he came to conceive his companies, but his was a major contribution.carmencanada /Grain de Muschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046101625425953248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922907157797061660.post-26778078747074578852011-11-16T19:39:32.597+01:002011-11-16T19:39:32.597+01:00Sad news. Thanks for this excellent history and tr...Sad news. Thanks for this excellent history and tribute, D. Will have to wear one of my many L'Artisan's today. They were definitely one of my back doors into both niche and classical perfumery.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651065872724626149noreply@blogger.com