An unforgettable love
Every beginning has its own magic, as Hermann Hesse wrote in his poem ‘Stufen’ (Steps) – how true these words are, especially when it comes to the magical moments of first love.
Désirée Clary, later Queen of Sweden and Norway, was the woman who first captured Napoleon Bonaparte's heart. A rare coincidence brought the two together: Clary's attempt to free her brother from prison, during which she met Napoleon's brother – and through this acquaintance, fate took its course.
Napoleon, an impulsive, impetuous visionary of Corsican nobility, and Désirée, a young beauty from a merchant family in the south of France, fell madly in love – a love that did not last long, but would remain forever in their memories ...
Désirée is inspired by the unforgettable nature of first love, that incomparable force that shapes us all throughout our lives. Exuberant and passionate, Désirée evokes the enthusiasm of youth, its lively temperament and insatiable desire: a bouquet of velvety, fruity, radiant roses, kissed by grapefruit and contrasted with a flirtatious hint of pepper. Exotic passion fruit adds juicy sweetness, framed by sensual, creamy white flowers. The base of precious amber warmth, cedar and powdery soft musk completes Désirée in a picturesque and harmonious way.
