‘These pavilions, separated from each other and half hidden in the woods, seem to be the dwellings of various subordinate geniuses, whose master lives in the middle. This gives the whole place an air of enchantment that I found very appealing.’ (Letter from Diderot to Sophie Volland, 10 May 1759)
‘We hunt in the most beautiful place in the world: the park here is a veritable garden ... All the hedges are in bloom and fragrant; nightingales and other birds sing so beautifully that one feels completely comforted in this place. (Liselotte von der Pfalz to Sophie von Hannover, 6 July 1702)
The enchanting place described in these letters is none other than the Château de Marly. The originality of this pleasure palace commissioned by Louis XIV lies in its fragmented architecture, which is perfectly integrated into the landscape. In Marly, everything is abundance, opulence and transparency. A fresh, green and fruity splash and a lively tribute to the power of the earth. A dual aesthetic of nobility and nature, classicism and avant-garde, transparency and depth.
Greenley turns the traditional fragrance pyramid upside down with a vertical, high dose of cashmere wood in the top, heart and base notes. Each note, each accord is enhanced by the natural character of its raw materials. A joyful whirlwind of fruits, citrus fruits, bark and tree sap. The surprising note of a crisp, tangy green apple. An explosion of bold freshness. Sicilian bergamot, mandarin and violet combine to create a dance of fragrances. A sensual, papery contrast of cedarwood, oakmoss, ambergris and musk.
Like its bottle, Greenley is a source of pure energy. A breath of spring – to wear during the day, to give as a gift or to share.
