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Olfactory Fact #180: In Versailles, You Can Still Smell Napoleon

December 18, 2008

Among the over-1200 lost fragrances housed at the Versailles Osmotheque (perfume library) is St. Helena, the actual cologne developed for and worn by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Written by liz · Filed Under Olfactory Facts 

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2 Responses to “Olfactory Fact #180: In Versailles, You Can Still Smell Napoleon”

  1. Brian on February 3rd, 2009 11:59 am

    Is this the fragrance I bought at Versailles in the gift store?

  2. liz on February 5th, 2009 1:55 pm

    Hi Brian. Kind of hard to tell, from here. ;) Does applying the fragrance prompt you to stand on your tippy-toes, to tuck your hand into your waistcoat, or to not-quite conquer all of Europe?

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