The origin of perfume can be traced all the
way back to the 1600s, when it was first created for the French Royals. Marie Antoinette could not stand the smell of other people, so she would
spray scents on her gloves and smell them when she found herself in a large
crowd of unpleasant smelling people.
The Rancé family became famous for being one of the
first in France to produce perfumed gloves for the French Aristocracy in Grasse.
In 1975, François Rancé turned his focus entirely to perfumery and he quickly
became Napoleon’s favourite perfumer. During his time, he created personalized scents
for the Empereur such as “Le Vainqueur”, “Triomphe” and “L’Eau de Austerliz”
which are still in production today. In honour of Josephine Bonaparte he
created “l’Impératrice”.
My favourite women’s fragrance in the Imperial Collection is Eugénie – a scent
named after the Empress Eugénie who won over France and the whole of Europe
with her charm, her smile, and her elegance.
Head
notes: Blackcurrent, Lily of the Valley, Mandarin, White Flowers, Ylang-ylang,
Bergamot, Melon and Passion Fruit
Heart
Notes: Neroli, Rose Absolute, Peach, Violet Leaves, Grasse Jasmine, Magnolia
Base
Notes: Florentine Iris, Sandalwood, Oak Musk, Ambergris, Vanilla, Vetiver
This fragrance is very feminine and subtle although
it changes throughout the day, which I find very complex yet amazing. My
favourite part is after the opening as the middle and base notes take over. Initially
I didn’t like the scent on me, but as the day continued Eugénie turned into a
very tasteful floral scent. This powerful scent lasted all day and I could
still smell it as I got ready for bed at the end of the night. Patience is key
when trying this perfume!
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