EAU DE COLOGNE
A generous splash
Created in 1708 by Jean-Marie Farina, an Italian perfumer living in Cologne, Aqua mirabilis or “admirable water” was one of the first perfumes made by distillation, using a combination of essential oils and pure alcohol. Formulated with citrus fruit and aromatic plants, eau de Cologne is the lightest of fragrances, alongside “eaux fraîches”.
Containing around 5% alcohol, it is synonymous with freshness and often applied in the morning. Treat yourself to splash in several areas of the body – you can top it up throughout the day for extra pizazz.