Molinard, Le Parfums des Parfums, 30 ml. or 1 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1940, 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.

At the center of the region of Grasse, Molinard produced many exquisite soliflore perfume, or single flower perfumes, that are completely true to the gorgeous essential oils, absolutes, and enfleurages produced in the area.

Launched in 1930, Le Parfum des Parfums .. literally ‘The Perfume of all Perfums’ .. is an exquisite floral chypre with strong and beautiful floral notes throughout.

"Molinard was not lacking in self-confidence when among his very first releases was this so named Le Parfum des Parfums (The Perfume of all Perfumes). The release year is 1930 and this is a very rich floral chypre, beautifully reflective of its age, when furs were doused with heavy oils, lifted by light natural citrus and floral accents. I don’t know if Molinard expected his customers to use this on furs, but it is quite reminiscent of the chypre scents of Lanvin and Weil, which were used to that purpose.

This is sumptuous and elegant. The citrus notes have faded with age, but all the incredible florals (rose, jasmine, carnation, ylang, tuberose, and muguet) are most definitely detectable. Even the delicate notes of heliotrope and violet waft above the rest – a true masterpiece of blending. One of the rarest of the rare, but occasionally available from private internet sellers. Very worth obtaining if you are a fan of vintage floral chypres." Jack Twist, Basenotes Review

Top notes are Citrus, Rose, Jasmine, Neroli, Carnation, Ylang Ylang, and Mimosa
Middle notes are Heliotrope, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, Orris, and Violet
Base notes are Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla

Offered here is an absolutely pristine bottle of this gorgeous fragrance, the fragrance of fragrances! It comes in its original inner and outer boxes .. some damage to the top of the outer box. Never used and still smelling completely divine .. sweet and feminine .. a perfume to covet!