At the age of twelve, Chanel was handed over to the care of nuns, and for the next six years spent a stark, disciplined existence in a convent orphanage, Aubazine, founded by 12th-century Cistercians [3] : 4 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of central France.

Here it is plucked before dawn to retain its potency and imbued with the iridescent hues of Vintage Iris, Rose and Carnation.You should carefully read the recommendations for each particular product (provided directly on the container, printed on the packaging, or published on company’s web site) and follow them.

The paths that led Chanel to the cathedral for daily prayers were laid out in circular patterns repeating the number five. World War I was approaching, and the tsarina and the perfume's namesake, the Empress Catherine, had both been German-born.In 1912, Beaux created a men's cologne, Le Bouquet de Napoleon, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, a decisive battle in the Napoleonic Wars. Bought a couple of bottles plus Body wash, great fragrance that I use for work Though so when I go out I use the Superlative, Noir illusion, French power and innovator.