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Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)

"Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (French pronunciation: [le paʁfœ̃ də sa vi ʒə le tɑ̃ ɛme]) is a 1988 song recorded by French artist Art Mengo. Written by Patrice Guirao with a music composed by Mengo, it was his debut single from his 1990 album Un 15 août en février on which it is the ninth track and was released in October 1988. The accompanying music video was directed by Oliver Dony.[1] In France, it became a top ten hit and Mengo's most successful single. In February 1997, Mengo performed the song during his concert in Toulouse and this version available on his album Live au Mandala. In 2000, the song was notably covered by Florent Pagny which released it as the second single from his album RéCréation and made it a top 40 single in France and Belgium (Wallonia).

"Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)"
Single by Art Mengo
from the album Un 15 août en février
B-side"Instrumental"
ReleasedOctober 1988
Recorded1988
StudioPolygone Studios, France
GenrePop, chanson
Length4:10
LabelCBS
Composer(s)Art Mengo
Lyricist(s)Patrice Guirao
Producer(s)J. Mora, J. Bailly,
Jacques Hermet
Art Mengo singles chronology
"Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)"
(1988) 		"Où trouver les violons"
(1990)

Critical reception

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A review in Pan-European magazine Music & Media stated: "Underpinned by a bouncy and attractive bass line this song shows what a highly expressive voice Mengo has. Strong, easy-going pop".[2]

Chart performance

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In France, the original version of "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" entered the singles chart at number 34 on the chart edition of 5 November 1988, reached a peak of number nine for a sole week four weeks later, and stayed in the top 50 for a total of 13 weeks.[3] On the European Hot 100 Singles, it debuted at number 64 on 3 December 1988, achieved his highest position, number 38, in its third week,[4] and fall of the chart after five weeks of presence.

The cover version by Florent Pagny entered the French chart at number 55 on 29 January 2000, peaked at number 38 the next week and totaled ten weeks in the top 100.[5] In Belgium (Wallonia), it peaked at number 30 on 4 March 2000, and remained in the top 40 for six weeks.[6]

Track listings

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Art Mengo version
  1. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" — 4:10
  2. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (instrumental) — 4:10
  1. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (club remix) — 6:22
  2. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (house mix) — 5:34
  1. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" — 4:10
  2. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (club remix) — 6:22
  3. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (house mix) — 5:34
Florent Pagny version
  1. "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" — 4:45
  2. "Pars" — 4:25

Charts

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Release history

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Country Date Format Label
France, Belgium 1988 CD maxi[9] CBS
7" single[7]
12" maxi[8]
2000 CD single[10] Mercury

References

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  1. ^ Ellison, Heidi (18 February 1989). "Art Mengo – Success At A Stroke" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 6, no. 7. p. 11. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Previews – Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 5, no. 51. 10 December 1988. p. 21. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 22 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
  3. ^ a b "Art Mengo – Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 5, no. 51. 17 December 1988. p. 16-17. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 22 October 2021 – via World Radio History.
  5. ^ a b "Florent Pagny – Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Florent Pagny – Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" at Discogs, 7" single Europe (Art Mengo – "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)") (accessdate: 22 October 2021).
  8. ^ a b "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" at Discogs, 12" maxi France (Art Mengo – "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)") (accessdate: 22 October 2021).
  9. ^ a b "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" at Discogs, CD maxi France (Art Mengo – "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)") (accessdate: 22 October 2021).
  10. ^ a b "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)" at Discogs, CD single France (Florent Pagny – "Les Parfums de sa vie (Je l'ai tant aimée)") (accessdate: 22 October 2021).
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