Whether they traveled to  France by EuroRail or by airplane, our  European friends are all involved deeply, passionately in perfumery and leave with us their scented Souvenirs de Paris.

 

 

Our draw, courtesy of  www.lafcony.com and Sebastián Alvarez Murena, the co- founder of Eau d'Italie and  Hotel Sirenuese Positano for Au Lac, (which was based on an illict love affair ) – tres francais, non? To be eligble for this draw please comment on  your favorite L'Eau d'Italie perfume, or why you would like to  win Au Lac. https://cafleurebon.com//eau-ditalie-au-lac-scented-love-notes/  

 

 

"Paris, a vibrant city not far from Antwerp, where I live. Paris does recall immediately the perfume: “L’heure Bleue” from Guerlain, which has a beautiful flagship store at 68, ave des Champs Elysées.

 

 

The story of Jacques Guerlain who was walking at the Seine at sunset. His favorite moment of the day: the twilight. The sun is gone asleep but the night has not found his stars yet… .

L’heure Bleue has a wonderful composition based on the famous “Guerlinade”. The Heliotrope, violet and iris are the tenderness, while the musk, amber, vanilla and benzoin give a powerful depth. Like Paris is a city of opposites in architecture, art, fashion and districts– so reflects L’heure Bleue pure romance with fabulous opposite notes.

 

When you smell L’Heure Bleue, it makes you dream away. So does Paris, where all the different districts melt down in one big beautiful city. This perfume is for people who love a vibrant life but also a quiet romantic encounter. It is pure love in a bottle.- Wim Jenssens aka Mr. Guerlain

 

 

When I did my junior perfumers exam at H&R (now merged into Symrise) I went to Hasslauer in Paris to look at their collection of ambergris.

 

They led me into a room where they had all the pieces stored of the real stuff… That was an incredible moment. The depth and beauty of this weird natural ingredient – all in one room was marvelous – Geza Schoen, Perfumer

 

 

“I enter Paris via La Gare du Nord.

African spices, smoke, garlic and sweet amber perfumes hang in the air, aaah Paris, I love her!

 

 

Quick passing hits of unwashed shirts and car diesel until we make our exit of the station. For me, the heart beat of Paris is Yves Saint Laurent Paris provocatively dancing under a veil of smoke.” Linda  Pilkington, Founder  and Owner of Ormonde Jayne  London Perfumery.

– Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief

Tomorrow we conclude with  Les Americains….