The opening note of the Chevalier d'Orsay is fresh and the heart full-bodied, a juxtaposition set off by a spicy bouquet atop woody, powdery, amber, and musky base. Like his friends Berlioz, Alfred de Vigny, and Lamartine, the Chevalier d'Orsay left a breath of romanticism in his wake. Painter, sculptor, and alchemist of luxury, elegance, and love, he became a gifted creator of perfumes. In homage to all elegant and classic yet unique men, the eau de toilette Chevalier d'Orsay radiates a charm like a cloud of fruity freshness under a spicy heart. Citrusy top notes of lemon, orange, basil, and lavender add a freshness over mellow middle notes of nutmeg, mint, black pepper, and cinnamon layered atop base notes of patchouli, moss, musk, and vanilla.
The Parfums d'Orsay get their name from Count Gabriel Alfred Guillaume d'Orsay, the son of a baroness and a general in Napoleon's Empire. The Chevalier d'Orsay's genteel upbringing among literary and political stars of the time informed his lifelong appreciation of beauty and elegance, with his natural affectation, provocative style, and sense of refinement marking him as a dandy and a trendsetter for the times. A multi-talented artist, the Chevalier created his first fragrances out of love in 1830. His uncanny ability to draw out delicate fragrances with his sensitive chemist's nose made for popular perfumes created with skillful formulas that remain carefully preserved to this day. After his death in 1852, his family preserved his legacy with the Compagnie Francaise des Parfums d'Orsay, which continues its tradition of developing remarkable fragrances for the luxury market to this day. 50 ml. Product of France.
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