Grand florals: Quelques Fleurs L'Original

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Grand florals: Quelques Fleurs L'Original by Houbigant. A groundbreaking (for 1912) formula in which perfumer did not highlight a particular flower/plant theme but worked towards an artistic abstraction while blurring and blending the natures aromas into a intriguing ('quelques' is 'some' in French) floral man made maze.

Top notes: bergamot, galbanum, tarragon, lemon.

Heart: jasmine, tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, violet, rose, ylang-ylang, carnation, broom flower, orange blossom, clove.

Base notes: oakmoss, sandalwood, civet, cedarwood, musk, orris, tonka bean.

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