Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Notesamberbergamotcentifolia rosejasminemandarinpink pepperrosesandalwoodtuberosewhite musk
Tags
#sexy
#sweet
Style
for her
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Bel Air suits an unhurried afternoon spent outdoors, when conversation draws people close and the air still holds the warmth of the sun. Its citrus brightness and generous floral heart suggest petals against bare skin, with amber and musk lending a softly sensuous undertone.
How to wear
Spring and mild summer weather suit its luminous citrus-floral balance. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, allowing the bouquet to mingle with skin warmth. In hotter conditions, apply lightly to keep the sweet floral heart from feeling too full.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to abundant floral bouquets rather than austere, single-flower compositions. Bel Air appeals to a taste for romantic softness: bright citrus, rose and white flowers, with gentle spice and a sweet amber-musky foundation.
Release year
2019
Collaborators
Célia Lerouge-Bénard shaped Bel Air’s creative direction, drawing on her childhood in Grasse. She selected the direction and ingredients in collaboration with supplier perfumers, who brought the formulation expertise; she did not present herself as the fragrance’s sole perfumer.
Molinard’s story
Founded in Grasse in 1849, Molinard is an independent, family-owned house that balances inherited craftsmanship with creative freedom. Its approach embraces both natural materials and scientific ingredients, valuing expressive perfumery over passing fashions and bringing beauty into everyday life.
Bel Air’s concept
Created for Molinard’s 170th anniversary, Bel Air pays tribute to Grasse and its emblematic flowers. Its inspiration draws on Célia Lerouge-Bénard’s childhood among flower fields and the family laboratory. Although it shares its name with an earlier, discontinued Molinard perfume, the anniversary edition is a new composition rather than a revival.
Extra info
Bel Air’s diamond-shaped bottle draws on a Molinard design created by Baccarat in the 1910s; this heritage reference does not mean the current bottle is Baccarat crystal. Despite the familiar place name, the fragrance celebrates Grasse, not the Los Angeles neighborhood.
Notesamberbergamotcentifolia rosejasminemandarinpink pepperrosesandalwoodtuberosewhite musk
Tags
#sexy
#sweet
Style
for her
A floral flight of a thousand fragrances from the Pays de Grasse.
Bel Air, in a contemporary interpretation, exalts the most exquisite flowers of Grasse in a sumptuous, luminous bouquet.
A fragrance in which Centifolia rose, jasmine, tuberose, iris, violet, and mimosa bloom sensuously, eternally. A genuine jewel of light, the bottle is a faithful replica of its predecessor, now tenderly tinged with coral. Bel Air, inspired by an idyllic garden, enchants the eye and heart with its petite pastel flask that radiates intensely bucolic beauty.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Bel Air suits an unhurried afternoon spent outdoors, when conversation draws people close and the air still holds the warmth of the sun. Its citrus brightness and generous floral heart suggest petals against bare skin, with amber and musk lending a softly sensuous undertone.
How to wear
Spring and mild summer weather suit its luminous citrus-floral balance. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms, allowing the bouquet to mingle with skin warmth. In hotter conditions, apply lightly to keep the sweet floral heart from feeling too full.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to abundant floral bouquets rather than austere, single-flower compositions. Bel Air appeals to a taste for romantic softness: bright citrus, rose and white flowers, with gentle spice and a sweet amber-musky foundation.
Release year
2019
Collaborators
Célia Lerouge-Bénard shaped Bel Air’s creative direction, drawing on her childhood in Grasse. She selected the direction and ingredients in collaboration with supplier perfumers, who brought the formulation expertise; she did not present herself as the fragrance’s sole perfumer.
Molinard’s story
Founded in Grasse in 1849, Molinard is an independent, family-owned house that balances inherited craftsmanship with creative freedom. Its approach embraces both natural materials and scientific ingredients, valuing expressive perfumery over passing fashions and bringing beauty into everyday life.
Bel Air’s concept
Created for Molinard’s 170th anniversary, Bel Air pays tribute to Grasse and its emblematic flowers. Its inspiration draws on Célia Lerouge-Bénard’s childhood among flower fields and the family laboratory. Although it shares its name with an earlier, discontinued Molinard perfume, the anniversary edition is a new composition rather than a revival.
Extra info
Bel Air’s diamond-shaped bottle draws on a Molinard design created by Baccarat in the 1910s; this heritage reference does not mean the current bottle is Baccarat crystal. Despite the familiar place name, the fragrance celebrates Grasse, not the Los Angeles neighborhood.