The Parasol Journal

Eau de Cologne: a short history of a great fres...

Born in Cologne in the early 18th century, eau de Cologne has stood the test of time. Its history, its composition and our tips for wearing it.

Eau de Cologne: a short history of a great fres...

Born in Cologne in the early 18th century, eau de Cologne has stood the test of time. Its history, its composition and our tips for wearing it.

L.T. Piver, Parisian perfumer since 1774

From the “À la Reine des Fleurs” shop opened in 1774 to Héliotrope Blanc, Pompeia and Rêve d'Or: the story of one of the oldest French perfume houses.

L.T. Piver, Parisian perfumer since 1774

From the “À la Reine des Fleurs” shop opened in 1774 to Héliotrope Blanc, Pompeia and Rêve d'Or: the story of one of the oldest French perfume houses.

Eau de Cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum:...

Concentration, longevity, time of day: our guide to choosing between eau de Cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait.

Eau de Cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum:...

Concentration, longevity, time of day: our guide to choosing between eau de Cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait.