The camellia has been associated with
Fabric camellias, which often feature on Chanel packaging, reportedly take up to 40 minutes to make by hand, each petal a heart-shape folded over to create full blooms. The camellia appears embossed on make-up palettes, on lipstick bullets, subtly and blatantly, a link to the past and yet perpetually in vogue.
The flower's geometrical roundness, regularity of perfection, and pure white petals appealed to Chanel. Considered a forbidden flower that was both androgynous and ambiguous, without thorns or fragrance, struck Mademoiselle's taste of provocation.
Some say, Coco first fell in love with the camellia after reading Alexandre Dumas' 'La Dame aux Camélias', a story in which the heroine always wore a white camellia, showing her heart remained pure.
For Gabrielle Chanel and now CHANEL, it is the beautiful, short-blooming camellia or Chinese rose – a symbol of everlasting love and devotion.
The camellia has been associated with Chanel since 1913. Gabrielle Chanel's favorite flower was also a fashion accessory — after the designer pinned one to her belt, she decided to make it her label's symbol.
THE FLOWER OF CHANEL
The story of CHANEL and the Camellia began in 1913, the day Mademoiselle pinned one of the white blooms to her belt. The flower's simplicity, shape, purity and vitality (it's not afraid to blossom in winter) seduced her. She made the Camellia more than her favorite flower—she made it a symbol.
Camellias originate in eastern and southeast Asia and are most revered in that region. For instance, in Korea, they are a symbol of longevity and faithfulness, making them a popular choice at weddings. In the West, they have come to symbolise desire, passion, and refinement.
Camellia symbolism in the US is much similar to the symbolism in China and Japan. Camellia flowers are often seen as a symbol of love, adoration, and longing. Don't hesitate to give them to people you love, no matter if your affection is romantic or platonic.
There were more steps, but, in the end, each thirty-millilitre bottle of Chanel No. 5 represents the afterlife of a thousand Pégomas jasmine flowers and twelve Pégomas roses.
CHANEL FLOWER. Grasse jasmine. The original flower chosen by Mademoiselle, its sensual notes are the signature of N°5. A delicate flower with 5 long, chalk-white petals, jasmine has been cultivated using the same techniques and savoir-faire for generations in the fields of CHANEL in Grasse.
Chanel CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Parfum
This fruity-floral scent with notes of grapefruit and rose is delicate and perfect for daily wear.
The Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral fragrance. Neroli, jasmine, and sandalwood notes offer an extravagant and feminine appeal with a hint of mystery.
Top notes are Bulgarian Rose, Coriander, Peach, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Cloves, Rose, Orange Blossom, Mimosa and Clover; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Civet, Opoponax, Vanilla and Labdanum.
Coco is a full spicy oriental. An ode to clove and amber wrapped in deep sandalwood, resins, and a hint of dark rose.
The November birth flower is the Camellia, and often referred to as the Japanese rose. Camellia flowers symbolise love, affection, and admiration, and are used as a gift to express a romantic interest from a secret admirer.
As any gardener will tell you, camellias don't smell. It's the leaves which can be distilled: the resulting oil is very high in a chemicall called eugenol.
Camellia flowers are commonly seen in tattoo designs to symbolise someone's love and devotion for another person. It is the state flower of Alabama. They are evergreen shrubs that will bloom from winter to spring.
Camellia flowers range in size from 1 – 13 cm (0.4 – 5 inches) and they bloom in autumn, winter and spring. Camellia bushes can live up to 100 to 200 years, although the oldest living camellia, planted in 1347, can be found in China's Panlong Monastry.
Queens of the winter flowers, Camellias are attractive evergreen shrubs that are highly prized for the beauty of their exquisite blooms, their splendid evergreen foliage and their compact shapely habit.
The Latin girl's name Camellia means “helper to the priest.” The evergreen Camellia flower is known for its exquisite blooms and beautiful pink color. Camellia is not only a unique name, but the gorgeous flower is also rare to find. It receives its name from the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.
'Amandine Chanel ®' Rose.
Flame Showy Red Camellia is a stunning shrub with round, red flowers. Grown in zones 7-9, it reaches 6-8 ft tall. Perfect for adding color to any garden!