Eau de Cologne Imperiale
“Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, aromatic composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain was launched in 1860 and crafted by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. This fragrance embodies the heritage of a legendary French perfume house, known for its use of luxurious and rare materials. The composition opens with bright citruses like lemon verbena, bergamot, neroli, lemon, and orange, creating an invigorating freshness. These top notes are balanced by aromatic elements such as rosemary, leading to a warm woody base of cedar and tonka bean that adds depth and comfort.
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Application Tips
This cologne's top notes are vibrant and fleeting, so apply it frequently throughout the day to maintain its freshness. The woody base develops slowly, so for longer-lasting warmth, layer it over a light moisturizer.
Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain
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Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, born in 1798, was inspired by the spices in his father's shop to become a perfumer-chemist. In 1828 he opened his first boutique on rue de Rivoli in Paris, founding the Guerlain house and composing fragrances with his sons Aimé and Gabriel. His 1853 Eau de Cologne Impériale, dedicated to Empress Eugénie, earned him the title of Official Perfumer to the Emperor; he also created for Queen Victoria and Queen Isabella II of Spain, and died in 1854.
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The story behind the bottle.
A crisp winter morning in Paris, where the air is sharp with citrus but warmed by the promise of a cozy day ahead.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Cologne Imperiale, Guerlain
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