The real roots of the much-loved fragrance house of Roger & Gallet go back, astonishingly, to 1693 – and the creation of ‘Acqua Mirabilis’, or ‘miracle water’, a distillation of medicinal plants, later patented by the Cologne Faculty of Medicine in 1727.
But it was in 1806 that Jean-Marie Farina, heir to the precious ‘apothecary formula’ for ‘Acqua Mirabilis’ – and official supplier of fragrances to Napoleon I – created his own ‘Eau de Cologne’. That’s a name you’ll still see today – as refreshing as it ever was, and just one of a delicious, sense-awakening collection of fragrances which we can now enjoy from Roger & Gallet.
The fist cologne ever .. named 'Eau de Cologne' .. was launched in 1709. Its creator was Johann Maria Farina, an Italian who lived in Koln, Germany. He dedicated his Eau de Cologne in the honor of this city, where he lived from 1708.
In July of 1709 he founded a cologne company, which became very popular and successful. It was named Johann Maria Farina gegenüber dem Jülichs-Platz, placed in Koln with a signature logo of a red tulip. The company still runs today and the owners are the eighth generation of Farina’s offspring.
While a resident of Germany, Farina found inspiration in his native Italy, sunny citrus fruits and aromas of the Mediterranean coastline. As a contrast to the intense and strong perfumes that were available in Europe and were based on cinnamon, musk and sandalwood oils, his creations gave a completely different approach .. a complex scent was a true innovation at that time.
In 1806 the great-grandson of Farina, Jean Marie Joseph Farina, opened the perfume business in Paris, which he later sold to the prestigious company Roger & Gallet. Roger & Gallet owners then gained the right to produce Eau de Cologne Extra Vielle as an opposite to the “firstborn” from Koln .. the legendary Eau de Cologne Original.
Roger & Gallet Lavande Royale .. often referred to as Eau de Lavande .. is a classic, aromatic-woodsy wellbeing fragrance originally launched by the historic French perfume house in 1889. It is renowned for its relaxing, nature-inspired scent profile reminiscent of the lavender fields in Provence.
The Scent Profile for Eau de Lavande is crafted with 97% ingredients of natural origin ..
Top Notes are Zesty lemon, vibrant Orange, and Bergamot
Heart Notes are Pure Lavender, Geranium, and Rosemary
Base Notes are Cedar, Oak Moss, and soft Musk
Offered here is a lovely old vintage version of Roger & Gallet's famous Eau de Lavande. A good seal has prevented evaporation over the years. A lovely addition to anyone's boudoir .. male or female .. The most cherished fragrance .. Slight stain on the label. Comes in its original presentation box ..
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