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Normandie(1935)

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An aldehydic mixed-floral composition from Henri Almeras for Jean Patou, opening on bergamot and aldehydes before a blended floral heart, closing on moss, vanilla, and musk. Likely named for the SS Normandie, the celebrated French ocean liner that made its maiden voyage the same year, tying the fragrance to the glamour of transatlantic travel and French engineering prestige during the great age of luxury liners.

Did you know? This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth — the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5 — that historians say probably isn't true. Read the full story →

Brand

Jean Patou

Perfumer

Henri Almeras

Launched

1935

Family

Chypre

Normandie is a fragrance from Jean Patou, released in 1935 and composed by Henri Almeras. It sits in the Chypre family. It opens with Bergamot and Aldehydes, moves into a heart of Mixed Florals, and settles into a base of Moss, Vanilla, and Musk.

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