Queen Elizabeth
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King Charles III’s Favourite Cologne
We were curious to discover King Charles III’s favourite cologne when over 18 million people tuned in to ITV to watch the Coronation on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
We watched the ceremony of our new King’s inauguration at Westminster Abbey, the same place where our Queen, Elizabeth II, lay to rest.
Related article: What perfume did Queen Elizabeth wear
The King’s Coronation You don’t need to be a fan of the Royals or a prominent royalist to appreciate the work and effort in organising such a big event.
It was a traditional affair, with the Coronation taking place in a stunning location and a few changes from our late Queen’s original crowning in 1953. In this current and shorter service, multiple faiths and cultures were represented across the U.K.
It was undoubtedly a ceremony worth watching, even if you dipped in and out and watched the highlights like myself.
Several clients showed it on the TV in their homes so I could watch several parts of the day.
The Princess of Wales looked as stunning as ever in an embroidered Ivory silk crêpe gown designed by Alexander McQueen and a deep blue silk satin floor-length Coronation robe.
Topped with a headpiece that any young girl would be honoured to wear, she omitted elegance.
We also have to mention Prince Louis of Wales. This cheeky chap’s pure joy on every occasion lifts a smile to everyone’s face.
From covering his ears when the Red Arrows flew over the palace on the late Queen’s birthday to his gorgeous facial expressions that stole the show at the King’s Coronation.
The Red Arrows The five-year-old certainly knows how to entertain the crowds; we think he is adorable.
The layers of the golden robe ( called the Supertunica) the King wore were impressive and quite a weight to carry.
It weighs around 2kg (4.4lb). It was a stunning material, and we could even see from the King’s face how heavy it was without the 17th-century St Edwards crown to wear.
A beautiful statue of the Kings crown Made of solid gold, the crown weighs almost 5lb, and it has a collection of sapphires, rubies, tourmaline, and garnets surrounding a velvet cap and ermine band.
It is a stunning masterpiece that will always stand out for future generations. Late in the ceremony, King Charles III was seen to be wearing a lighter version, the Imperial State Crown.
Christine Dior
There are few of us who haven’t heard of Christian Dior, the French fashion couturier born on January 21, 1905, and who founded the company Dior on December 16, 1946.
They are one of the most iconic perfume and clothing fashion houses today. They create their unique clothing style and produce some of the most famous fragrances in the world.
Many celebrities are known to wear their scents and endorse them.
Famous women such as Jennifer Aniston and Sienna Miller have also been known for wearing the renowned fashion house wardrobe.
After Dior’s death in 1957 from a massive heart attack, another famous name in the fashion world, Yves St Laurent, was left to take over and keep the brand alive.
He was only 21 at the time but was happy to carry on Dior’s legacy until he was called to serve in the French army in 1960, at which point he was released.
Marc Bohan replaced YSL, alongside other famous designers who introduced handbags and shoes to the world-famous fashion house.
Christian Dior prided himself on being a couturier and having a desire for the perfume industry, so he created his first perfume, Miss Dior, in 1947.
In 2017, Dior reincarnated the original Miss Dior Eau de Parfum for women, a scent that is still hugely popular today. The American actress Natalie Portman has been the face of Miss Dior since 2010. The original Miss Dior perfume was a tribute to the designer’s sister, Catherine Dior.
King Charles III’s favourite cologne
We have covered several celebrities on the website and their favourite scent, so once our King was crowned, I was curious to find out what scent our new heir to the throne likes to use.
Many famous faces have a signature scent, and Charles is no exception.
Knowing how big the fragrance house has become, it’s little surprise that our King would choose one of Dior’s iconic fragrances as his signature scent.
Eau Sauvage by Dior is a gorgeous, citrus-scented, and aromatic fragrance for men. It was released in 1966 and was the first fragrance for men from the House of Dior.
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Top notes: lemon, bergamot, basil, caraway, rosemary, fruit notes
Middle notes: jasmine, carnation, coriander, patchouli, orris root, sandalwood, rose, hedione, lavender
Base notes: oakmoss, vetiver, musk, amber
The fresh scent from this bottle is clean and lemony, which balances out the woody and earthy notes that many men love.
The bottle’s royal style is evident from its gold-grooved design and silver belt and cap.
Its wonderful selection of fragrance notes gives it a legendary feel and a crisp freshness that complements its floral notes.
Many users have commented that it is a suitable unisex cologne, with a crisp, solid and soft woody scent as the base notes pop through.
This scent is suitable for the older man, ideal for everyday use, and perfect for our King in his royal duties. It is not to be confused with Dior Sauvage, a bottle with a similar name that has more spicy and more robust fragrance notes.
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Conclusion:
The captivating story behind this cologne is a testament to the enduring allure of fine fragrances and their ability to evoke emotions and memories.
As we immerse ourselves in the aromatic world of King Charles III’s favourite cologne, we are reminded of the powerful connection between scent and personal identity, which transcends time and leaves an indelible mark on history.
If you want to smell like a King and love citrus and fruity notes with a touch of masculine base notes, try Eau de Sauvage for yourself.
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What Perfume Did Queen Elizabeth Wear?
Our late Queen certainly had good taste in colours, as evidenced by her outfits, handbags, and jewellery. But what perfume did Queen Elizabeth wear?
When it comes to perfume, everyone has their own unique scent and favourite aroma. Many have a signature scent that reminds everyone around them of their presence.
Our late Sovereign never needed a particular scent to stand out or be noticed; her presence in this world was by far the greatest.
However, the Queen wanted to wear a scent for all of her duties and events, so let’s take a look at what perfume our beloved Queen wore.
According to Vogue Magazine, one of Queen Elizabeth’s favourite scents was Guerlain L’Heare Bleue, which was first created in 1912.
Surprisingly, it’s not as expensive as we may think either.
Some may say that $126.00/£108.00 from their website is a pretty reasonable price, especially for someone as high-profile as Her Majesty.
Other places like eBay will have various prices, so it’s worth checking them out.
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Take a look on eBay for Guerlain L’Heare perfume.
We almost see a touch of royalty in the shape of this perfume bottle that Raymond Guerlain designed. The soft top edges nearly look like a scroll, used by the ancient Greeks and with a hollowed heart as its stopper, it gives a sense of royalty and romance.
Another’ royal’ look is also evident with the blue circled label in the centre of the bottle. When we learn of the fragrance notes behind this scent, some might say that our Queen should be wearing it, too.
Top notes: Aniseed, bergamot
Heart notes: Tuberose, carnation, violet, rose and Neroli.
Base notes: Tonka bean, iris, benzoin and vanilla.
Take a look at the heart notes, in particular, in this scent. What a wonderful combination of flowers—those that speak volumes when it comes to royalty.
Quite fitting also that L’Heure Bleue marks the meeting of two soulmates destined to become one in the frisson of eternity “-Guerlain.com.
Iris is one of the most expensive and admired fragrance ingredients, so it’s easy to learn why this perfume is fit for a Queen and is the key ingredient in this bottle.
Iris scent makes its mark in the Queens favourite perfumes The top notes give a distinctive smell of aniseed with a fresh scent of bergamot – a beautiful combination of floral, citrus and tangy notes. The base notes are rich and warm in toasted almonds, vanilla, nutty, cinnamon and spicy scents.
Three stages of perfume notes
We know that perfume goes through three stages when worn on the skin, and we instantly smell the top notes of any perfume.
These notes will hit us instantly as soon as we spray our scent. They are our first impression of a fragrance and the first to leave your skin.
The top notes are often fresh, citrus, and refreshing. Once they calm down, usually around 5 minutes after being on the skin, we then smell a selection of heart notes.
The heart notes of a scent are the main centrepiece of a perfume, and the notes we smell tend to linger between 6 and 8 hours after the perfume has been sprayed.
As these notes last longer than the top notes, they usually have a lingering floral and woody scent.
Once those heart notes have settled down, we appreciate the base notes, which remain for the rest of the perfume’s duration.
Alongside the heart notes, the base notes are also the scents that those around us will continuously smell.
Base notes are the foundation of perfume and almost the lasting scent and impression.
These notes are the ones that others will remember you by, bring back fond memories and add fullness and depth to your scent.
Base notes are often woody, with a delicate fragrance of musk, and they are the longest-lasting within your chosen perfume.
If you purchase a perfume or aftershave that contains 20% perfume oil, such as FM World fragrances, the scent will last for perhaps longer than 8 hours.
This also depends on your skin type too.
Depending on the strength of the perfume you have purchased, whether it be an eau de toilette, eau de perfume, or perfume, can also determine how long the fragrance lasts.
Another favourite scent for the Queen
Another popular choice of perfume that the Queen has been known to wear and that is affordable is White Rose by Floris, created by Mr John Floris in the early 1800s.
Florence Nightingale has also worn this scent, and it is cruelty-free.
This more simplistic bottle design will set you back around $145.00/£80.00 within many perfume lovers’ budgets.
This bottle also shows that the Queen has a favourite when it comes to particular fragrance notes.
Fragrances notes in White Rose by Floris
Top notes: Aldehydic green and carnation
Heart notes: Iris, rose, jasmine and violet
Base notes: Amber, musk, and powdery notes
- As one might expect with a name like White Rose, this fragrance is lightweight, doesn’t overpower, and lasts around 9 hours.
It brings a sense of bouquet flowers with its soft choice of aroma. Another scent that has iris notes that are balanced out well with the amber and musk.
Our Queen had great taste in perfume—classy scents to match her classic dress sense.
Have you ever tried these perfumes that the Queen has worn? Let me know below. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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