Histoires de Parfums 1804 George Sand by Olya Bar©
She was to become renowned through her androgynous pen name, George Sand—a writer of genius, a rebellious incarnation of the first modern woman. Histoires de Parfums 1804 George Sand embodies her in this perfume.
Luigi Calamata, Portrait of George Sand, 1836
George Sand, pseudonym of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dudevant, née Dupin, the muse who inspired 1804 (the year of her birth), found her true form in her rustic novels, penned encompassing her lifelong love of the countryside and sympathy for the poor. She often wore men’s clothes, smoked cigarettes, and had a rebellious outlook on marriage and women’s place in society. In La Mare au diable, François le Champi, and La Petite Fadette, the familiar theme of George Sand’s work—love transcending the obstacles of convention and class—in the familiar setting of the Berry countryside. The scent is meticulously composed to reflect that duality. The feminine elegance is seamlessly woven into patchouli and woods’ masculine base. There is softness and strength, flirtation and solemnity happening at once.
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An opening of Histoires de Parfums 1804 is like cutting into a fresh pineapple, with its tart acidity, delectable fruity aroma, and fleshy texture. A mouthwatering note of Corsica peach blended with a creamy and tropical Tahitian gardenia makes this one a bright and luminous opening. The gardenia has a sweet, delicate, and slightly citrusy aroma. After the initial brightness begins to subside, a flirtatious duo of nutmeg and clove comes out to play, slowly leading into the heart of jasmine, rose, and green lily of the valley. This ingredient plays an exciting role in the overall blend. The 19th century was a turning point in the history of lily of the valley. More perfumeries opened in London and Paris, and the bourgeoisie became more curious about perfumes. Lily of the valley reconstitutions spread their sillage but was soon met with puritan mores, which dictated that “well-behaved women should not wear any perfume” hence its usage in the heart of the composition makes for a perfect olfactory statement to defy conventional beliefs. The fragrance feels warm, welcoming, and lustrous, like a walk through the meadow grasses on either side, a place for all ages with lawn games on the marshy grass, picnics in the flower garden, and many sundowners by the firepit.
French countryside via Unsplash
Picture a sunny French countryside in the summer, with an aromatic whiff of dry herbs softly lingering in the air, balancing the ripeness of the fruits, resting on a warm base of vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and balsamic benzoin. She inhales deeply, trying to soak up every bit of this beautiful day, dips her quail into the jar of ink, and begins to write her next story. After all, some revolutions require no blood spillage but perhaps some ink.
Notes: Tahitian Gardenia, Corsica Peach, Hawaiian Pineapple, Clove, Nutmeg, Indian Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose of Morocco, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla, White Musk
-Olya Bar, Editor.
I received my bottle from Twisted Lily, opinions my own
Editor’s Note: “Learned women are ridiculed because they put to shame unlearned men.” -George Sand. George Sand (July 1, 1804 -June 8, 1876), broke all of the gender norms and stereotypes of her time, so we conclude our salute to International Women’s Day 2023 with George Sand and this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity.-Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief
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