Jean-Louis Fargeon (1748-1806) was famous for being the personal perfumer to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Fargeon was a young Montpellier perfumer who arrived in Paris to learn more about the perfume trade. He came from a generation of perfumers and his natural talent became noticeable to a young queen who was known for a lavish lifestyle. Fargeon used scents from the Queen's favorite flowers such as roses, violets, lilies and jonquils but there was one scent that the Queen always used and that was eau de fleur d'oranger.
Among all the perfumes that Fargeon prepared, Marie-Antoinette was most fond of Sillage de la Reine which means "In the Wake of the Queen". It was her signature scent that was created for her in 1790. Fargeon not only created fragrances for his beloved Queen and the royal court but to other royal families around Europe.
Fargeon's perfumery took a turn for the worse when the French Revolution took place. He had to close his shop for business, but after the French Revolution was over and the French Monarch was no more to be seen, Fargeon opened a new perfumery in a different location and his perfumery became a success once more.
Fargeon stayed faithful to Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. Historical accounts indicate that Marie Antoinette was identified due to her signature scent while trying to flee Paris during the Reign of Terror.
Note: Picture is of Jean-Louis Fargeon by trianondelareina
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