The French approach to creating sophisticated fragrances has changed little in the past century in terms of using the local Grasse flowers but they are well ahead in utilizing the nuances of combinations of aromas and trying out many different tropical scents as well.
Grasse is a pilgrimage for fragrances in France for all great perfume lovers. You will love this country with dense blooms of scented blooms that are the epitome of French fragrances. Many scented flowers that incorporate the zest of French perfumes like iris, jasmine, rose, lily and lavender are especially cultivated for their scent in a grand scale in Grasse.
Paris, the hub of fashion and beauty, houses some of the great and rare perfumes. It is extremely unlikely that you will not find that unique fragrance which you are in search for. You will find a variety of scents, sprays and Eau de colognes that speak volumes about the preparation and techniques used to get those distinct flavours. You are definite to find a perfume that matches your personality in this place.
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The first sentence under the subheading The Art of Making Perfumes indicates that "The ancient historic methods of extracting fragrances from flowers were done by maceration, soaking the flowers in a liquid that would absorb their fragrances without the use of chemicals."
Would those be the methods that predominate in the production of the most celebrated and profitable fragrances, in France and elsewhere? Or would there be some concessions for technological advances and timely deliveries and restockings?
I love Muget de Bois (Lily of the Valley) by Coty.