The House of Rancè 1795 presents Mathilde, a women's fragrance from the Imperial Collection. A free spirit in every sense of the word, Mathilde was inspired by Mathilde-Létizia Bonaparte, Napoleon's niece. A passionate painter and hostess of a literary salon, she was an integral part of the Parisian art scene in the 19th century. A spring-like, shimmering bouquet of daffodils, lily of the valley and roses, framed by honey-sweet ylang and neroli. Mandarin, passion fruit and papaya conjure up exotic, fruity notes, while iris and jasmine add delicate creaminess and soft powderiness. Sandalwood and vanilla round off the fragrance with warm spices.
Mathilde is a feminine and modern floral still life that echoes the delicate brushstrokes of its namesake's pastel paintings. The Mathilde fragrance perfectly embodies the concept of the House of Rancé 1795 and its ability to explore unusual areas of perfume creation. The bottle, with its rounded, feminine shapes, symbolises beauty, elegance and perfection.
About the historical Mathilde
Mathilde-Létizia Guglielmina Bonaparte (1820–1904), niece of Napoleon I and cousin of the future Napoleon III, was a patron of the arts and an artist herself. A versatile and independent woman, Mathilde was the soul of one of the most famous artistic circles in 19th-century Paris.
She welcomed the greatest artists and writers of her time to her elegant palace: Anatole France, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, Gustave Doré and Paul Baudry were among her guests. She was known as ‘Notre-Dame des Arts’, ‘Our Lady of the Arts’.
