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2023-08-15

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Photography by David LongheWritten by Ashley Simpson

A brief history of erotic fiction in london

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A Note on Jouissance

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

For French feminist writer Hélène Cixous, Jouissance is an erotic, mystical abundance, the source of women’s artistic power. Through the love of perfume, art, literature and cinema, we create a community and a platform for women to explore their sexuality and exchange creative inspirations.

Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent

In Residence

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

For French feminist writer Hélène Cixous, Jouissance is an erotic, mystical abundance, the source of women’s artistic power. Through the love of perfume, art, literature and cinema, we create a community and a platform for women to explore their sexuality and exchange creative inspirations.

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent

In Residence

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

For French feminist writer Hélène Cixous, Jouissance is an erotic, mystical abundance, the source of women’s artistic power. Through the love of perfume, art, literature and cinema, we create a community and a platform for women to explore their sexuality and exchange creative inspirations.

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent

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Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent
Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent
Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent
Scene from ‘Film Name’, the inspiration behind our signature scent

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity. Our scents are inspired by the female artists, writers and fictional characters who taught us to fantasise and to desire. In homage to them, our approach is inspired by the specificity of women's language, art and creativity.

For French feminist writer Hélène Cixous, Jouissance is an erotic, mystical abundance, the source of women’s artistic power. Through the love of perfume, art, literature and cinema, we create a community and a platform for women to explore their sexuality and exchange creative inspirations.

Jouissance was born in the pages of the books we read beneath the sheets. Even today, stories such as Histoire d’O and the diaries of Anais Nin still manage to discompose and arouse readers thanks to their radical complexity.

†Photography by David LongheWritten by Ashley Simpson

Jouissance Diary

"It was while writing a Diary that I discovered how to capture living moments," Anaïs Nin wrote. "In the Diary I only wrote of what interested me genuinely, what I felt most strongly at the moment, and I found this fervour, this enthusiasm produced a vividness which often withered in the formal work. Improvisation, free association, obedience to mood, impulse, brought forth countless images, portraits, descriptions, impressionistic sketches, symphonic experiments, from which I could dip at any time for material."

In tribute to Anaïs Nin, one of our foremost inspirations for Jouissance, our DIARY captures our most treasured moments, our obsessions and preoccupations, our research and the lessons we learn, and the work of our cherished friends and collaborators.

In-Residence

CLARISSA DEMROY-FREDRICKSON

Jouissance on Film

Jouissance on Film

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