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.
Madrigal was launched in 1935. This is a lovely men’s scent .. classic, natural feeling, longwearing, and compelling. It has the simplicity characteristic of Molinard fragrances. Classified as a mossy, woody scent, the earthy sweetness, ease, and comfort of this scent makes it wearable by both men and women. It seems the patchouli is tempered by tonka or vanilla, although not stated in the official notes.
In 1993 Madrigal underwent a reformulation and was relaunched under the umbrella of the Les Masculins Collection, which includes the scents Madrigal, Vaniteck, and Rafale. Molinard is one of the three famous ..ard houses of Grasse, which are Molinard, Fragonard, and Galimard. Molinard is a provider of fragrance essences and bases to other major fragrance houses. They maintain an open studio and perfume museum in Grasse, which can be visited by the public.
Madrigal is classified as a woody aromatic / spicy chypre fragrance for men. Madrigal was launched in 1935.
Top notes are Clary sage, Tarragon, and Lemon
Heart notes are Lavender and Mandarin Orange
Base notes are Juniper, Patchoul, and Cedar
Offered here is a one ounce aluminum flacon of this gorgeous scent with about just over half remaining. The seal has been broken and the perfume has been partially used. Classic and beautiful fragrance !
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