Le Galion, French for galleon, is a large warship or trader sailing ship with three or more masts .. lateen-rigged on the after masts and square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast .. whose dominance of the seas during the 15th to 18th centuries resulted in what we recognize today in the brand's logo.
The firm was supposedly founded by Prince Murat, but it was perfumer Paul Vacher who created the Le Galion fragrances, trademarked in 1936. He worked at Guerlain, one of the oldest perfume houses in the world, among other perfume houses. Vacher is best known for his parts in the creations of vintage Miss Dior for Christian Dior in 1947 with Jean Carles, and Arpège for Lanvin in 1927 with André Fraysse, as well as his Diorling, again for Dior in the 1960s.
The name of this beautiful brand, inspired by majestic seafaring vessels with their vast square sterns, evoked thoughts of freedom and escape. Some of the beautiful fragrances associated with the brand have stayed in our memories ... most especially Sortilège .. It seems that when Le Galion launched Sortilège in 1937 they wanted, like many perfume houses at the time, to have their own powdery aldehydic floral and play in the Chanel No. 5 field. They succeeded well, as Sortilège has this refined elegance that goes with pearls and fine gloves. The heart is a very recognizable rose-lily-jasmine blend. And it has a perfectly French feel.
"Le Galion’s Jasmin is pure, strong and single minded. There is to this one a base with the smallest amount of sandalwood and tonka to ground it. There is also a pleasant vibe similar to nail polish in a good way. This seems to hold the greenness at bay. It’s there, just hidden enough to make its presence known, but never entering and holding forth. Very worth seeking out for true jasmine lovers." Basenotes Review, Jack Twist
"An amazing jasmine, Le Galion Jasmin is as deep and rich as Coty Jasmin de Corse, but more bright , white and indolic and joyful in the basenotes. A pure jasmine of the 30's." Basenotes Review, Daniel Remy
Offered here is a lovely 7.75 ounce flacon of the beautiful Jasmin with Eau de Toilette .. No box. A beautiful jasmine fragrance!
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