Versailles, the epicenter of French cultural influence in the 18th century, remains the epitome of luxury and the French art de vivre
As the heart of French royalty for a century, the palace hosted extraordinary feasts, creating historical and artistic milestones. Even in the last years of King Louis XVI's reign, royal celebrations continued at Versailles. Today, this prestigious site continues to inspire artists worldwide, serving as a showcase for unique craftsmanship and the birthplace of renowned French manufactures.
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- Head Notes: Peonies, Mint natural essence, Thyme flower
- Heart Notes: Rosemary Natural Essence, Linden, Tuberose absolute
- Base Notes: Honeysuckle, Natural Upcycled oak wood, Blue iris
Cire Trudon
Founded in 1643, on the threshold of the reign of Louis XIV, Cire Trudon is the oldest Candlemaker in the world still active today. Throughout the 17th century, the manufacturer became the Royal Wax Manufacturer and official supplier in the French court, then to Napoléon Bonaparte. Cire Trudon received a Gold Medal during the 1889 Universal Exhibit as a reward for the outstanding quality of its candles and wax
Cire Trudon enlists well-known “noses” to create perfumes for the stories it wishes to tell. Each candle is still dripped and made by hand in its factory in Normandy, perpetuating a luxury manufacturing that helps perpetuate the skills of its founder, Claude Trudon
Maison Trudon has asked British painter and illustrator Lawrence Mynott to create an original drawing for each one of the fragrances in the line. Lawrence Mynott is one of the top illustrators, designers, and portrait painters of his generation. A control of pen and ink, stencil, paint, scraperboard, and pencil underlines his versatility in fashion drawing, caricature, figurative subjects, and portraiture, but his signature can be seen above all in his attention to detail, innate style, elegance, and wit that he brings to every project