The February issue of Fragrance Belles-Lettres will be full of historical content from the HOUSE OF RANCE' This vivid and scentsational perfume company has over 400 years on continuous dedication to perfumery and the House of Rance' created perfumes that were commissioned for the great military leader of France, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and for his wife the lovely, Josephine. A factural and historical feature that should not be missed!Also in February is my favorite holiday, St. Valentine's Day and what comes to mind, for...
It gives me great pleasure to present to you an upcoming category to this newsletter. I will be interviewing perfumers and/or those who have created a company in the perfume industry that is dedicated to the creation of perfumers and/or their perfume shops/houses from the 16th century through the 19th century.These accomplished individuals will chat with me about their dreams and how they have started a company or created amazing fragrances from inspirations of earlier centuries and how it relates to the perfume industry in...
The two fragrances discussed and described are my personal favorites. Galimard has a huge selection of finely crafted scents that meets the demands and characteristics in all of us.However, the two fragrances featured are Cybele and Shantoung both fragrances are for women.Editor's Pick1. Cybele is an oriental fragrances that consist of...Top NotesLily of the Valley and TangerineHeart NotesBlackberry, Blackcurrant and RoseBase NotesCedar-wood, Sandalwood and VanillaThis tasty aroma is a mixture of condensed spice and sweetness...
Jean de Galimard, Lord of Seranon, related to the Count of Thorenc and great friend of Goethe lived in Grasse where in 1747 he founded PARFUMERIE GALIMARD. Jean supplied the court of Louis XV, the King of France with olive oil, pomades and perfumes. Founder of the Corporation of "Glove Makers and Perfumers"(more on the Glove Makers and Perfumers), Jean offered unique formulas that were inspired by the nature of Grasse such as the pure essence of jasmine, rose, lavender, orange flower and tuberose. Today, the House of Galimard...
Grasse (in France) is known around the world as the birthplace of traditional perfumery and aromatic scents. Parfum Garlimard is the oldest perfumery in Grasse. It was founded in 1747 by Jean de Galimard. The House of Galimard has over 250 years of rich heritage to the perfume industry and it still continues today to provide clientele all over the world with the finest in luxury fragrances for men and women. The House of Galimard conducts a fragrance workshop called Le Studio des Fragrances (The Studio of Fragrances). Visitors...