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Napoléon 1815 2015

7.9 / 10 16 Ratings
A popular perfume by Galimard for men, released in 2015. The scent is floral-citrusy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Citrus
Woody
Fresh
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
PepperPepper CitronCitron Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
RoseRose JasmineJasmine PatchouliPatchouli
Base Notes Base Notes
SandalwoodSandalwood VetiverVetiver VanillaVanilla
Ratings
Scent
7.916 Ratings
Longevity
7.013 Ratings
Sillage
6.014 Ratings
Bottle
7.826 Ratings
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Minigolf

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Minigolf
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He won't go into exile!..
... like his famous namesake. It would be a shame for him to languish on a lonely island! Because he smells delicious. He has a wonderfully old-fashioned quality and impresses with sophistication. From a perfume house that is an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity," I expected nothing less. Yes, my expectations were even exceeded. It surprises right from the start with peppery-minty citrus fruits, as if they would grow on Elba. Dark, earthy roses join in, worthy of a "Josephine," the loyal soul of the exiled emperor. And a fresh breeze brings delicate, fine jasmine scents.
The woody-earthy base allows the nose to sniff depths that make "cellar" and "well" seem old and shallow. A play of light and shadow that couldn't be more beautiful. In terms of "fragrance family," it strikes me as a half-and-half blend of Chypre and Fougère, which alternates in waves. Mediterranean-spicy with a trend towards woody-earthy and vice versa. It excites and surprises me at the same time - affordable in ultra-good!
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Gentilhomme

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Gentilhomme
Gentilhomme
Very helpful Review 10  
Souvenir from Grasse 2 …or the Emperor's New Soap
As the second souvenir from my sister's family vacation in Provence, I happily received "Napoleon 1815" yesterday. Nicely packaged in white lacquer paper with the coat of arms of the Galimard house, the beautiful bottle wrapped in a dark green, tassel-adorned pouch made of heavy velvet, the fragrance also makes quite an impression visually. The bottle is said to be modeled after a bust of the former French emperor, and with a bit of imagination, one can certainly follow that… :-)

So, why Napoleon 1815? As a history-savvy contemporary, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo immediately came to mind, after which the ruler abdicated on June 22, 1815, following his defeat against the troops of British General Wellington and Prussian Marshal Blücher, and was exiled to St. Helena in the South Atlantic….

Well, one certainly won't be sent into exile while wearing this Galimard fragrance, unless the wearer's environment has an aversion to floral chypre compositions.

The scent begins with a zesty freshness featuring a bitter-peppery note. After this slightly dissipates, a floral-soapy heart emerges, dominated by a heavy rose. Patchouli and jasmine struggle against this dominance but are perceptible in waves.

In the base, sandalwood takes center stage and slightly softens the soapy note, although the soapiness does not completely disappear throughout the entire experience.

In a "blind tasting," I would have clearly categorized this fragrance in the late 1970s or early 1980s; in the here and now, this newcomer from 2015 seems a bit peculiar.

The scent is comparable to Capucci's "R di Capucci," Caron's "Le Troisième Homme," or "Esencia Loewe," with the latter being a bit darker and more leathery.

In short, a beautiful fragrance, not for everyday wear, for gentlemen who do not shy away from floral notes or ladies who like to occasionally reach for men's fragrances. The longevity is very good, the sillage not too dominant, but expressive enough, and the bottle and presentation are timelessly beautiful and elegant.
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Classically elegant, yet sporty. Peppery lemon peel introduces a subtly floral patch note, transforming into a warm, spicy wood scent.*
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Spicy roses seek peppery earth, find it, and let juicy mandarins in. Woody companions frolic underground - CLASS!
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