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French Perfume History, Classics and Body LuxuriesFrench perfume history goes back centuries. France continues to create some of the most memorable fragrances in the world. Scroll down for the history of perfume, perfume classics and new introductions as well as bath luxuries from Provence. Select your favorite from these holiday gift sets or go directly to Boucheron, Annick Goutal Parfum, Kilian Luxurious Scents and Candles Kilian Luxurious Scents and CandlesCreated by Kilian Hennessy, heir to the Hennessy cognac family.
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Annick Goutal fragrances in limited edition bottles hand painted by French artist Caroline Rennequin. Evocative fragrances inspired by every hour of the day and night.
![]() Annick Goutal 'Eau d'Hadrien' Eau de Toilette Spray For Men Zesty notes of Sicilian lemon and grapefruit mingle with citron and cypree in a vibrant, naturally fresh eau de toilette. A superb, refined fragrance for men. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A006373M Price: 115 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Mandragore' Eau de Toilette Drawing inspiration from the mandrake, Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen have created a bewitching and mysterious fragrance, within which the feminine and masculine merge together in secret harmony. A wonderful and mysterious plant, the mandrake has inspired numerous legends.In this rare and subtly vibrant perfume, the freshness of bergamot, black pepper, spearmint and star anis oil gives way to a dizzying host of sensual delights. These top notes create an immediate impression of strength and vitality, enhanced by boxwood, ginger and mandrake. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A041373M Price: 115 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Creme Parfumee pour le Corps Layer yourself with an opulent white flower fragrance. Un Matin d'Orage, created by perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen, recreates the luminous scent of rain-drenched white flowers after a storm. Luminous, sensual, extremely feminine, fresh, pure and delicate. Brand: Annick Goutal. Style Name: Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Creme Parfumee pour le Corps. Style Number: 259821. Available In Stores. Manufacturer part number A047083 Price: 95 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Petite Cherie' Eau de Toilette Spray For the 10th anniversary, the classic ribbed bottle is frosted in a soft, celadon green. Petite Cherie is a fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk rose, pear, fresh-cut grass and vanilla. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A014373 Price: 115 |
![]() Annick Goutal 'Songes by Annick Goutal' Eau de Toilette Spray Songes?French for 'dreams'?comes alive in a romantic, sensual fragrance from Annick Goutal. A bouquet bursting with both primitive and delicate notes, surrounded by exotic white florals. Notes of frangipani, absolute of ylang-ylang, absolute of jasmine and absolute of vanilla. Created from the most noble and natural ingredients. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A042353 Price: 115 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Petite Cherie' Eau de Toilette Spray A fruity-floral scent in which vanilla, peach, musk rose and fresh grass recalls purity and boldness. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A014353 Price: 80 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Eau d'Hadrien' Eau de Toilette Spray The zesty notes of the true Sicilian lemon and grapefruit mingle with the refinement of the citron tree and cypress notes to give a universal fragrance, subtle and refined. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A006373 Price: 115 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Eau de Toilette Un Matin d'Orage, created by perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen, recreates the luminous scent of rain-drenched white flowers after a storm. An opulent white flower fragrance. Luminous, sensual, extremely feminine, fresh, pure and delicate. Brand: Annick Goutal. Style Name: Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Eau de Toilette. Style Number: 259820. Available In Stores. Manufacturer part number A047361 Price: 220 |
![]() Annick Goutal 'Gardenia Passion' Eau de Parfum Spray The seduction of blossoming gardenia blends with the freshness of a garden after a spring shower. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A020273 Price: 160 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Petite Cherie' Eau de Parfum (Limited Edition) Each celadon-green Butterfly bottle of Petite Cherie Eau de Parfum is embellished with a serigraph featuring the collection's iconic gold pears, musk roses and cherubs. Petite Cherie is a fresh combination of fruity and floral ingredients including peach, musk rose, pear, fresh cut grass and vanilla. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A014268 Price: 230 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Eau d'Hadrien' Eau de Parfum Spray The zesty notes of the true Sicilian lemon and grapefruit mingle with the refinement of the citron tree and cypress notes to give a universal fragrance, subtle and refined. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A006273US Price: 160 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Gardenia Passion' Eau de Toilette Spray The seduction of blossoming gardenia blends with the freshness of a garden after a spring shower. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A020373 Price: 115 |
![]() Annick Goutal 'Mandragore' Eau de Toilette Drawing inspiration from the mandrake, Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen have created a bewitching and mysterious fragrance, within which the feminine and masculine merge together in secret harmony. A wonderful and mysterious plant, the mandrake has inspired numerous legends.In this rare and subtly vibrant perfume, the freshness of bergamot, black pepper, spearmint and star anis oil gives way to a dizzying host of sensual delights. These top notes create an immediate impression of strength and vitality, enhanced by boxwood, ginger and mandrake. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A041353 Price: 80 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Eau de Toilette Un Matin d'Orage, created by perfumers Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen, recreates the luminous scent of rain-drenched white flowers after a storm. Luminous, sensual, extremely feminine, fresh, pure and delicate. Brand: Annick Goutal. Style Name: Annick Goutal 'Un Matin d'Orage' Eau de Toilette. Style Number: 259819. Available In Stores. Manufacturer part number A047353 Price: 80 | ![]() Annick Goutal 'Petite Cherie' Eau de Parfum Spray A fruity-floral scent in which vanilla, peach, musk rose and fresh grass recalls purity and boldness. Brand: Annick Goutal. Manufacturer part number A014273 Price: 160 |
Perfume history goes back to the Cleopatra, Rome, Greece and the Far East. Francis I brought back Italian customs of wearing scent (1525) and Catherine de Medici brought her own perfumer to France. In the time of Louis XIV (1638-1715), France entered the competition and vied for control the trade with the East for spices and aromatics. They planted aromatics and under royal protection the French perfume industry was born and nurtured. His personal perfumer made a special scent for him each day. In Grasse, perfume existed since the Middle Ages to cover the odor of leather gloves, and was extended to soap made from olive oil produced there. Soon even wigs were powdered with fragrance. The 18th century popularized potpourri in Sèvres porcelain; eau de cologne (originally scented spirits brought back from Cologne during the Seven Years War); blending for more complex fragrances; and crystal perfume bottles. The industry declined during the French Revolution, but was enhanced by Napoleon both through organic chemistry and his own use of several bottles a day! More details can be found in books: cosmetics, perfume and fashion history.
Perfume Basics: Fragrance consists of essential oils and alcohol. Essential oils carry the true scent and are costly. There are no international "rules" on definitions and required percentage of essential oil, but the concentration is progressively less from parfum (French)/perfume (highest), eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne (least), and the prices will reflect this. Body products ("fragrance layering") are good for your skin and make your fragrance last longer. Usually, body creme will be "perfumed" while other products are "fragranced."
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