Imperial Poudré

Imperial Poudré, created in 2015 by Jehanne Rigaud for her own French house and aimed at women, is a floral fragrance with a strong musky character and a soft gourmand side.

The opening is already powdery and warm: iris brings a cool, buttery, cosmetic powder, Bourbon vanilla a creamy sweetness and ylang-ylang a sunny, creamy floral note. In the heart, almond adds a soft, marzipan-like nuttiness, while powdery notes and a wider floral bouquet deepen the vintage, make-up-bag feel. The base is a classic trio of flowers, with rose bringing velvety petals, jasmine a richer floral glow and heliotrope an almondy, powdery sweetness, all wrapped in musk for a clean, skin-close finish.

As the name suggests, it is a powdery scent through and through, evoking face powder, lipstick and soft fabrics. It suits daytime, the office and elegant occasions in cooler months, and appeals to those who love retro-style, cosmetic florals.

Imperial Poudré — unisex fragrance by Jehanne Rigaud Parfums (released 2015). Top notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Iris, Ylang-Ylang. Heart notes: Powdery Notes, Almond, Floral Notes. Base notes: Heliotrope, Musk, Rose, Jasmine. — Parfica open fragrance database