Paris(1922)

An aldehydic floral composition from Francois Coty, opening on bergamot and aldehydes before a blended floral heart, closing on musk, sandalwood, and amber. Released the same year as several other aldehyde-forward compositions sweeping the industry, it reflects Coty's continued engagement with the new material class following his earlier, even more experimental aldehydic work in L'Or a decade before. Simply naming the fragrance for the city of Paris situates it within a straightforward genre of place-named perfumes evoking French sophistication.