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April 25, 2026
With Lalique Into the Night
A mysterious sensual note of perfume in a dark bottle like the night sky sprinkled with silvery stars... And here is fatal attraction for the female soul. Lalique knew this when he shaped this object of such a simple shape as a ball that fits in the palm of an open hand. At the top is a neck with a stopper on which letters are embossed inviting "to the night", to adventure, to the unknown, to something shrouded in mystery. The cobalt blue color of this glass mystery has a message that a woman, under the cover of night and under the cloak of a fragrant cloud, is ready to follow the path of her own dreams.
TL;DR
- Lalique created a mysterious cobalt blue perfume bottle in 1924, shaped like a ball with starry accents.
- The bottle's design, featuring curves and an inscription, is thought to be inspired by actress Sarah Bernhardt.
- A modern imitation by Britney Spears, 'Midnight Fantasy', is noted for its inferior quality and mass production.
- René Lalique was a renowned French artist and designer known for his work in glass, jewelry, and decorative arts.
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