Molinard, Rose, 500 ml. 16.59 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. Rose is the one offered here .. a very special fragrance .. Roses!

Roses have been the "Queen of Flowers" in perfumery for over 3,000 years, originating in ancient Persia and evolving into a cornerstone of modern fragrance. Valued for their complex scents, the Damask and Centifolia roses are primary types used. Through history, rose scent evolved from sacred Persian rituals, through Greek and Roman indulgence, to modern luxury perfumes.

Persian civilizations in 1000 BCE pioneered distilling rose water, known as gol ab. Cleopatra used rose-infused oils, while Roman banquets featured rose petals, emphasising their role in luxury and romance. In the 11th century, scholar Avicenna refined the steam distillation process to create rose oil, known as attar, a technique still used today.

While there are no notes remaining for this beautiful cologne, I believe it will be something like this ..

Top Notes are Bergamot, Neroli, and Honeysuckle
Heart notes are Rosa Centifolia, Rosa Damascena, and Jasmine
Base notes are Ambergris, and Sandalwood

Offered here is a huge and 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 .. smells wonderful ..