Description
A famous rose was plucked then cultivated from Chateau de Malmaison; residence of famous lovers, Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. A famous fragrance style of the early 19th Century, Malmaison is the spicy floriental style based on carnation, rose, spices, woods, and musk. Now we find these two influences coming together to create a new carnation soliflore fragrance with added pepper, clove, and a rich base of vanilla, balsams, cedar, sandalwood. And for a twist on the animalic nuance, there’s ambergris. The rose in the heart is the perfect compliment to the rich and spiced carnation, yet remains balanced for men or women.
* EdP / VdP sample vials are 1/2 filled; perfume / extrait mini roller vials are full.
Joanne (verified owner) –
This fragrance is hitting just the right note of floral carnation for me. And yet, it reminds me most of the Hansa rose I grow in my garden, with a scent that is always described as spicy. The rose is just lingering in the background for me, with the peppery notes coming first.
aahorner@pacbell.net (verified owner) –
A great carnation scent, and almost identical to the long discontinued Floris Souvenir de Malmaison. It’s like a fresh version of the formula Floris used in the 1960’s – 1980’s, with richer components (better grade of sandalwood?) than what they turned to around 2000. Lovely stuff, and like the other reviewer said, blended with roses.
Theresa E. Meagher –
Souvenir de Malmaison on my skin starts out with a stong carnation which I really like. Then on my skin for 3 hours the incense fragrance comes forward ( I think it’s labdanum but I’m not sure) In this phase of the Souvenir de Mailmaison I don’t like the incense fragrance taking over ( and strongly on my skin). But after the 3 hours it’s back to a strong carnation with the other ingredients backing it and again I really like it. Thank you for this perfume Dawn.
I wrote this review for people who really like the incense smell coming forward-I actually don’t know what it will do on other people’s skin. On my skin, Oiellets Rouge, Poivre, L’Opera des Rouges et des Roses, and Fleuriste all have my favorite CARNATION staying forward the whole time. Thanks, 68Ter
Rachel Schulman (verified owner) –
I love the dark spiciness of this so much! At first the blast of cinnamon and clove took me aback but it combines with the carnation so well. It makes me feel cozy and glamorous all at once.
cmkitties5 (verified owner) –
This elixir is just narcotic.
It is almost too beautiful. I am distracted from my mundane duties with it.
Isn’t that the point of perfume?
Ordered my second ounce of EDP.
Dawn, many have said it before. You are a genius.
Jennifer –
Wonderful, sweet/spicy with a hint of barbeque.
barrett (verified owner) –
This is one of the most intoxicating scents. For years I wore Jitterbug which I still love, however I received a sample of Souvenir de Malmaison and I was hooked. It feels like you are in the richest library full of wonder scents. Earthy and sophisticated. This is my go to year after year. People always say “wow you smell amazing “