Molinard, Lilas, Lilac, 125 ml. 4.4 oz. Flacon, Eau de Cologne, 1949, Paris, France ..

The Maison Molinard was founded in 1849 in Grasse, Provence, in the south of France, cradle of the world's perfume industry. It has remained an entirely family-run business to this day, and is also the oldest of its kind. At that time, Molinard produced floral waters and Eaux de Cologne, which it sold in its "little shop" in the town centre. In 1891, Queen Victoria stayed at Grasse, and bought Eaux de Cologne there.

In 1900, the company moved into an old perfume factory, where the distillery structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel. Molinard is still there today. A typical Provençal showroom was set up, and its first customers were wealthy foreigners from England and Russia. They came to admire its magnificent collection of 17th and 18th century furniture, and buy Molinard eaux de Cologne together with all its floral fragrances.

Molinard is a historic, family-run French perfumery founded in Grasse in 1849, renowned for its high-quality, accessible fragrances, and dedication to both tradition and innovation. The Maison is known for pioneering works like Habanita and offers a range of products, including single-note fragrances, perfume workshops, and tours of its historic factory, which features a distillery designed by Gustave Eiffel. Visitors can explore the perfume-making process and create their own scents at the company's Grasse headquarters, which maintains a close relationship with the public.

Molinard created a number of beautiful soliflore fragrances featuring one particular flower scent. Lilas is the one offered here .. a very special fragrance .. Lilacs! Lilac is a very illusive scent and hard to extract from the flower, and yet it is so beloved to every woman. The Greek legend tells us about the young Pan .. God of forests and fields. Once upon a time he met charming beautiful graceful nymph Syringa who was talking to the dawn. He couldn’t take his eyes off Syringa. As he run after her and tried to talk to her, she got scared and run away. When Pan wanted to calm her down she suddenly turned into hollow water reeds with the help of Artemis. Pan cut several reeds and made the first pan pipe. The name Syringa came from Greek “syrinks” meaning “pipe”. Shepherds made flutes of lilac wood. Whoever heard the music from flute made of lilac will never forget the melody.

Despite the short blooming season lilac is loved and adored everywhere for unpretentiousness, wonderful fragrance, lovely colors and purity. The scent of lilac has a beautiful creamy quality in the same way that Ylang Ylang is creamy.

Top notes are Orange Blossom, Bergamot, and Neroli
Heart notes are Lilac, Jasmine, and Angelica Seed
Base notes are Galbanum, Sandalwood, and Vanilla

Offered here is a beautiful pristine unopened bottle, which is still sealed under the lid of this gorgeous scent. No box. Label a little soiled. are very hard to find now, and are highly collectible. So beautiful ..