The Perfume of Marie-Antoinette: Variations on the Rose
Marie-Antoinette, the last queen of France before the Revolution, is an iconic figure of French elegance and refinement. Her passion for perfumes was well known, and she had very specific tastes that have left their mark on the history of perfumery. Discover the fascinating story of Marie-Antoinette's perfume and how La Savonnerie Royale draws inspiration from it for its exclusive creations, such as Pétales d’églantine.
The rose: Marie-Antoinette's favorite perfume
Marie Antoinette had a predilection for floral and sophisticated scents. She particularly appreciated fragrances based on rose, jasmine, and orange blossom. Her favorite perfume, created by the renowned perfumer Jean-Louis Fargeon, combined notes of bergamot, rose, jasmine, and tuberose, wrapped in a base of sandalwood and cedar. This composition evoked timeless elegance and understated luxury, reflecting the queen's personality.
Marie Antoinette's Perfume: Symbol of Power and Seduction
At the court of Versailles, perfume was more than just an accessory. It was a symbol of power and seduction. Marie-Antoinette used her scent to assert her status and refinement, while also leaving her mark on her surroundings. Her signature scent was recognized and appreciated, adding to her mystical and charismatic aura. Her hair was scented with jasmine oil, which earned her recognition and persecution during the Revolution.
Marie-Antoinette’s legacy in the creations of La Savonnerie Royale
La Savonnerie Royale draws inspiration from Marie-Antoinette's fragrant legacy to create soaps and scented candles that capture the essence of Versailles. Our "Pétales d'Églantine" collection is an ode to the timeless elegance and floral charm the queen so cherished. Each soap, engraved with a fleur-de-lis, is crafted with the highest quality ingredients, in partnership with our perfume suppliers in Grasse. A tribute to the feminine compositions of Marie-Antoinette's perfumes.
Fall in love with our collections of natural soaps, scented candles, and fragrance diffusers inspired by Versailles and its court.
Pétales d'églantines (Rosehip Petals) : In homage to the perfume of Marie-Antoinette
Rosehip Petals is our interpretation of Marie-Antoinette's perfume. This range of luxury soaps - solid soaps, refillable liquid soaps - and premium scented candles captures the refined, floral scents the queen adored. A delicate rose fragrance obtained from the wild rose bush, blended with tonka bean and orange blossom, this exclusive fragrance develops sensual, woody notes that will leave no one indifferent.
- Top notes : Lavender, Bergamot, Mint leaves
- Heart notes : Cinnamon, Cumin, Orange Blossom
- Base notes : Tonka beans, Courmarin, Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood
La Savonnerie Royale offers an immersion in history and luxury through high-quality body and home products. Explore our collections and let yourself be seduced by scents worthy of royalty. So chic !
Discover Pétales d'Églantine : Our collection inspired by the perfume of Queen Marie-Antoinette.