Histoires de Parfums

1472 : La Comedie by Histoires de Parfums
60ml Eau de Parfum
Olfactive Family - Woody | Floral

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Opening on a blindingly white accord of artemisia, rosemary and a playful solar accord reminiscent of golden sunrays, 1472 is arched over a magnificent jasmine sambac absolute, of utmost purity. The sweetness of cinnamon is introduced to a base of devilishly treacly rum absolute, its molassey and woody scent melding with the carnal purr of an ambergris base. 

Vividly clear, delightfully androgynous, at once sweet and woody, floral and spicy, 1472 is a veritable journey that will take you to olfactory depths and heights in the tradition of Histoires de Parfums' creations. It is the scent of fleeing seconds and unquenched desires that morph into a wild, exhilarating passion; the scent of love teetering on the brink of addiction, of elegance on the brink of vanity, it is also the scent of those terrestrial sparks of joy that, for the span of a second, give a glimpse of what Eternity, whether good or evil, feels like…

This date, the earliest in the Histoires de Parfums collection, is that of the first edition of one of the most beautiful and influential works of mediaeval poetry: la Divina Commedia. Written by Dante Alighieri, this work, divided into three books -Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso- is a long metaphor on good and evil, on sin and virtue, faith and faithlessness – more than anything, it is an exploration if not an introspection on the reality of salvation. Taking a spin on Dante’s masterpiece, 1472 imagines, not an ascent to heaven, but a slow and luscious descent to hell – to discover that hell is the place where gluttony and lust come together in their sultriest form. Made in France.

Scent Profile - Artemisia, Ylang-ylang, Solar accord, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Amber, Rum absolute, Benzoin

1804 | George Sand by Histoires de Parfums
60ml Eau de Parfum
Olfactive Family - Floral Oriental
Perfume Author - Sylvie Jourdet

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On the first of July, 1804, at number 15 rue Meslay in the 3rd arr. in Paris, Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin, who was to become the baroness of Dudevant was born. She was to become renowned through her androgynous pen name 'George Sand'. A writer of genius, great lover and committed, she was the incarnation of the first modern woman. For her contemporary heiress, a perfume reflecting her generosity and sensuality. An amber flower bouquet, in remembrance of George Sand's bond uniting her with nature, warmed with the heady spices and coloured by sweet fruits.

Head Notes - Tiare Flower, Peach, Pineapple
Heart Notes - Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Moroccan Rose, Clove, Nutmeg
Base Notes - Patchouli, Sandalwood, White Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla

Histoires de Parfums is an olfactive library that is all about telling stories of famous characters, raw materials and mythical years. The collection created by Gérald Ghislain, is governed by no rules other than inspiration. With his luxuriant imagination, this loquacious individual has chosen to bring these stories to life in perfumes, a sensitive and sensual medium. These fragrances are released  in a Deluxe edition to be read on the skin.

Histoires de Parfums perfumes perpetuate the French perfumery know-how, which features are luxury, nobility and creativity. Histoires de Parfums maintains the highest qualitative standards in the choice of the raw materials as well as in the choice of the bottles, packaging and communication tools. Gérald Ghislain wanted to evoke stories through scent just as books are written with emotion.

When he is creating his perfumes, Gérald interprets in a new way the classic olfactive families by including an unexpected component, to obtain an original and surprising collection.
Our perfumes have a long trail, deep tempered, dense notes and are extremely sensual.