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L'Origan de Coty(1905)

At a glance

L'Origan de Coty is a classic, rich fragrance that showcases a blend of floral and spice notes, with a distinctive, warm character. It is notable for being one of the earliest commercial perfumes and a pioneering work in the field of modern perfumery. This scent has had a lasting impact on the development of fragrance.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Coty

Launched

1905

L'Origan de Coty is a fragrance from Coty, released in 1905. It opens with Bergamot and Orange, moves into a heart of Jasmine, Rose, Lily-Of-The-Valley, and Iris, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, and Patchouli.

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