Heart So-called middle notes - the heart of the fragrance reveals itself after a few minutes, after the top notes have evaporated. It dominates for about 2-3 hours. | bergamot, lemon |
Base So-called bottom notes - the last, longest-lasting phase of the fragrance. Lasts from about 4 hours to even all day. | neroli, bitter orange oil (petit grain) |
| Fragrance groups | citrus, floral |
| Concentration of fragrance ingredient | Eau de Cologne |
A fragrance composition worthy of an imperial ruler. The unisex Guerlain Les Colognes Eau de Cologne Impériale cologne exudes citrus accords and an incredibly rich history. This incredibly fresh and sophisticated fragrance was originally created for Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, whom it helped combat migraines.
- A fresh and citrusy fragrance for women and men
- The fragrance was created in 1853 for Empress Eugénie
- The fragrance was created by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain
Fragrance composition:
The composition opens with a refreshing aroma of bergamot and juicy lemon. After a moment, the scent of neroli and petitgrain comes to the fore. As a result, the composition acquires perfect freshness with a noticeable drop of aromatic tones that add depth.
Fragrance history:
Eau de Cologne Impériale is the first cologne from the Guerlain perfume house. The fragrance was created in 1853 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain specifically for Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. This earned him the title of "Perfumer to His Imperial Majesty." Initially, the Empress had exclusive rights to use the fragrance, but later she authorized its sale. The fragrance's label features symbols of the Napoleonic Empire – an eagle, an imperial crown, and a scepter.
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