Louis XV

Inspiration
For the perfume of Louis XV, the soulmate of Madame de Pompadour's, Nicolas de Barry chose orange, neroli and bitter orange blossom as the opening. The heart is a bouquet of mille fleurs from every season, and amber gives the whole a masculine elegance.

Fragrance Family
Floral citrus

The Olfactive Composition
Main notes: Orange, Neroli, Bitter Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, Violet, Gardenia, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Carnation, Tuberose, Amber

Perfumer
Nicolas de Barry

The Signature of Louis XV
Orange, neroli and bitter orange blossom open bright and sunny. Rose, jasmine, violet, gardenia, hyacinth, jonquil, carnation and tuberose form a rich bouquet of a thousand flowers. Amber lays a warm, regal base beneath it. A mille fleurs is a historical bouquet in which many flowers come together without one dominating, so the whole feels round and lavish.

What our ParfuMaria team thinks of this fragrance
Louis XV is a floral for gentlemen, and we mean that as a compliment. The citrus and neroli keep it fresh, while the bouquet makes it lavish without turning sweet. The amber gives it the bearing of a king. We like it on a wool suit, yet women choose it often too. Lovely in spring and summer and on festive days.

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