Original by Anja Rubik joined the world of fragrance launching in Poland last November. Now, that’s original! This Eau de Parfum debut by the Polish-born supermodel made my holiday wishlist, sounding just unisex enough in its composition. After stints as the face of scents from Fendi, Chloé and Elie Saab, it’s safe to say that Anja Rubik has the fame game down pat. With the air of backstage exclusivity and an aura of international mystery, Original more than proves it. #Gratulacje!
Anja Rubik’s Original opens up with notes of pink peppercorn and green tea – a sharp but comfortable blend. The lily flower hangs in the middle as a perfectly balanced touch of green and white with a slight hint of powder. Amber wraps up this unique scent with a drydown that is lighter and cooler than we’ve come to expect from this earthy note. Original is a distinct, grown up scent with no baggage (as in cloying florals or weird herbal undertones) and wearing it communicates individuality. #Oryginalnie…
Amazingly complex in its simplicity, Original Eau de Parfum is casual but confident and Anja Rubik nails subtle without being boring. In fact, I find this debut fragrance to be intriguing and sophisticated but at the same time very approachable. It is a unique scent that will wear differently on everyone. While Anja is going for feminine bordering on romantic, I am breaking all the rules and making Original my own. By the way, it works. #KtoBySięSpodziewał?
Inspired by the classic contrast between black and white, the bottle is chic and straightforward. After over a decade in the fashion industry, Anja Rubik has mastered the craft of modeling and implemented the creativity flawlessly in her very own Eau de Parfum. Her capsule collection of shoes with Giuseppe Zanotti in 2013 and a collaboration closer to home supporting the Polish clothing brand MOHITO just a few months ago proves her aesthetic is very much in-demand. #BezNiespodzianek
With its limited retail availability, Anja Rubik strongly conveys the niche concept with Original. Having grown up in Poland, I appreciate Anja giving INGLOT the exclusive at its many stores country wide. International online delivery is offered by colette.fr (€85), barneys.com and net-a-porter.com ($110) in a 50ml bottle. Definitely scoring another bottle of Original on my trip to Poland in May where it retails for 189,00 zł which is roughly 50 bucks… #JeszczePolskaNieZginęła!
