Bergamot
Cistus
Frankincense
Immortelle
Mandarin orange
Mastic
Myrtle
Neroli
Oakmoss
Rosemary
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Corsican Heritage
Parfum D'Empire Eau de Gloire, part of the Corsican Heritage line, this fragrance was probably the first release from the house as an homage to the beautiful island of Corsica and its flavors. It was a late discovery for me. I don't know why it took me so long to try it. Maybe because of the name, while also not being mentioned a lot. It is, however, one of my favorites from the house. I think of it as an agrestic and aromatic leather-chypre. If you like perfumes like Bel Ami and more modern takes on that theme like Puredistance M, you'll find much to enjoy here. It takes that DNA and brings something unique to it. Apparently, Marc-Antoine put together not only the most "Corsican" aromas in this composition but also the flavors that supposedly were favored by the most legendary figure the small island has given us, Napoleon Bonaparte. And yes, I can totally see him wearing something like this.
The mix of notes and accords is rather bizarre and somehow feels familiar. It is a very complex and unique-smelling perfume. The opening is juicy, intensely spicy, and aromatic. Zesty clementines, lots of piquant plants and herbs, of which I strongly pick up the rosemary and myrtle. Loads of anise that pairs brilliantly with a subtle tea accord. It smells like a countryside kitchen in full action. I don't pick up the lavender, although listed, but I get the immortelle with soft tobacco and hay-like facets. The base goes strongly into the Bel Ami territory with leather and moss, a surprisingly high dose of frankincense, faint cistus, and musks. It is such a ride from the beginning, and while certain aspects of it feel familiar, at not one point does it feel repetitive. It does its own thing and stays true to its origin.
I feel this perfume is Marc-Antoine Corticchiato bottled. The very soul of Parfum D'Empire. While not my favorite from the house, I think it is the most representative and intricate among them.
And one last thing. For people who are still mourning after Œillères, I would give this one a try. From everything I have tried, to me it feels like the closest thing to the discontinued Roberto Greco scent.
A terribly underrated perfume.
NOTE: The vintage EDT smells almost the same as the current EDP, but more abrasive in the opening, colder, and with a heavier use of Frankincense in the base.
IG:@memory.of.scents
The mix of notes and accords is rather bizarre and somehow feels familiar. It is a very complex and unique-smelling perfume. The opening is juicy, intensely spicy, and aromatic. Zesty clementines, lots of piquant plants and herbs, of which I strongly pick up the rosemary and myrtle. Loads of anise that pairs brilliantly with a subtle tea accord. It smells like a countryside kitchen in full action. I don't pick up the lavender, although listed, but I get the immortelle with soft tobacco and hay-like facets. The base goes strongly into the Bel Ami territory with leather and moss, a surprisingly high dose of frankincense, faint cistus, and musks. It is such a ride from the beginning, and while certain aspects of it feel familiar, at not one point does it feel repetitive. It does its own thing and stays true to its origin.
I feel this perfume is Marc-Antoine Corticchiato bottled. The very soul of Parfum D'Empire. While not my favorite from the house, I think it is the most representative and intricate among them.
And one last thing. For people who are still mourning after Œillères, I would give this one a try. From everything I have tried, to me it feels like the closest thing to the discontinued Roberto Greco scent.
A terribly underrated perfume.
NOTE: The vintage EDT smells almost the same as the current EDP, but more abrasive in the opening, colder, and with a heavier use of Frankincense in the base.
IG:@memory.of.scents
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