Espalier Du Roy by Rosine: launched in 1911. The name means "Espalier of the king". Espalier is the horticultural and ancient agricultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit trees ornamental shrubs, by pruning and tying branches to a frame. The branches are trained to grow flat against a wall, supported on a lattice or a framework of stakes. Poiret had various espaliers in his own garden.
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Sakya Mouni by Rosine c1919
This fragrance is named after Sakyamuni or Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama was a spiritual teacher who founded Buddhism. Guatama, also known as Saykamuni (Sage of the Sakyas), is the primary figure in Buddhism. Paul Poiret had an antique statue in his garden which inspired this fragrance.
Sakya Muni, said the Buddha lived in India there are about 2500 years old, he was the founder of Buddhism. The bottle cap is adorned with the Foo dog, one of the Chinese symbols of Buddhism, embody the protection that each home must have.
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Coup de Foudre by Rosine c1925
Coup de Foudre by Rosine: launched in 1925. Created by Henri Alméras.
The name means "bolt of lightning/thunderbolt" in French, also a term that the French use for the feeling of "love at first sight" as in "I was struck by the thunderbolt".
The name means "bolt of lightning/thunderbolt" in French, also a term that the French use for the feeling of "love at first sight" as in "I was struck by the thunderbolt".
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Toute La Foret by Rosine c1911
Toute La Foret by Rosine: launched in 1911.
The name means "The Whole Forest". Created to evoke memories of happy hours in Fontainebleau, with a scent of undergrowth (herbal and forest flowers). Raoul Dufy created a stylized print of leaves and birds used for promotional items including scented cards.
The name means "The Whole Forest". Created to evoke memories of happy hours in Fontainebleau, with a scent of undergrowth (herbal and forest flowers). Raoul Dufy created a stylized print of leaves and birds used for promotional items including scented cards.
The perfume was a favorite of American actress Mary Pickford.
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