tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post1595050132433308323..comments2024-03-26T12:19:52.801-04:00Comments on Tea at Trianon: Why Marie-Antoinette Wore Perfumeelena maria vidalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-11035746549474352402010-10-04T22:38:47.769-04:002010-10-04T22:38:47.769-04:00I wish I could remember, Aron. It was some page ab...I wish I could remember, Aron. It was some page about Marie-Antoinette.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-27835402566200882962010-10-04T22:34:55.242-04:002010-10-04T22:34:55.242-04:00Hi Elena,
Actually, it seems that they have indeed...Hi Elena,<br />Actually, it seems that they have indeed re-created the Queen's favourite scent...and called it "Scent of a Queen!" At least, that is my English translation of the French. I've studied French, but I must admit to not having a very good head for languages! Apparently the perfume is quite expensive; something like $900 (Cdn) for less than an ounce! I would love to have a small sniff, though...*wistfully*<br />Where on Facebook did you find the portrait?! I am amazed; I thought that I was the only one who used their Facebook, in part, to try to vindicate the Royal Couple (and push for their Cause.) Wow.<br />~Aron <><Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997427811519149154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-65715781161494711792010-07-12T04:56:08.757-04:002010-07-12T04:56:08.757-04:00Eric!
I can recall as a young child desparately ne...Eric!<br />I can recall as a young child desparately needing a toilet in an enormous museum, in which each gallery opened into another and another......, there seemed no end to them! I have to admit I hid behind an enormous door and urinated out of sheer desparation. I think Versailles would have presented with something similar.Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974444306465956518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-75064517203053036962010-04-06T16:50:38.246-04:002010-04-06T16:50:38.246-04:00Very interesting. I agree with Julygirl. Sometim...Very interesting. I agree with Julygirl. Sometimes a person's <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.com/products/fragrance-body-care-womens-C40821.jsp" rel="nofollow">perfume</a> can be absolutely overwhelming. Thank goodness for indoor plumbing though. I would have thought they would at least go outside.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08032608995783288531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-77832312269018398632010-03-15T10:40:36.825-04:002010-03-15T10:40:36.825-04:00Thank you! I know of that book. Parts of it are ap...Thank you! I know of that book. Parts of it are apocryphal, but it has great entertainment value!elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-599061292558784882010-03-15T05:38:50.118-04:002010-03-15T05:38:50.118-04:00Elena, there is a book about Marie Antoinette'...Elena, there is a book about Marie Antoinette's perfumer here in Australia. It's called "A Scented Palace - the Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer" - author Elizabeth de Freydeau; I B Taurus London 2006. It may have a different title in the USA and other countries. It describes how her perfumes were concocted for her. It's an interesting read.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Rex LucasRexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974444306465956518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-30398842287187267772010-03-12T21:45:07.812-05:002010-03-12T21:45:07.812-05:00Thanks! I forgot that Versailles was open to the p...Thanks! I forgot that Versailles was open to the public. <br /><br />You've got me thinking about 4711 Kölnisch Wasser.I'll have to look for some online. :)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-8269570218891545552010-03-11T21:16:04.262-05:002010-03-11T21:16:04.262-05:00This is one of the reasons why I've never beli...This is one of the reasons why I've never believed Jean-Louis Fargeon's suggestion that the Duchesse de Polignac did not wear perfume. I'd warrant she simply did not wear his.Gareth Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102113677858015813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-61026336700042549152010-03-11T16:07:50.992-05:002010-03-11T16:07:50.992-05:00I guess there were a lot of transients there, peop...I guess there were a lot of transients there, people who were just visiting or selling something, not to mention the beggars, and there were no public chamberpots to be had.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-69056360226701959652010-03-11T15:58:24.278-05:002010-03-11T15:58:24.278-05:00I used to wear 4711 as a young teen. I had no idea...I used to wear 4711 as a young teen. I had no idea there did their business in the hallways and stairs. Gross! No time to get to a chamber pot?Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-61097165040575156482010-03-10T14:39:47.628-05:002010-03-10T14:39:47.628-05:00Isn't it wonderful, Philippe?! I am guessing i...Isn't it wonderful, Philippe?! I am guessing it is Gautier-Dagoty but am not absolutely certain. I found it on Facebook and the artist was not named.elena maria vidalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-4371183976865326612010-03-10T14:22:36.937-05:002010-03-10T14:22:36.937-05:00wonderful portrait, i've never seen it before....wonderful portrait, i've never seen it before. who is the artist?Philippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04816287887482791939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-73856881969205262432010-03-10T12:06:25.808-05:002010-03-10T12:06:25.808-05:00These days, there are times when the opposite is t...These days, there are times when the opposite is true regarding odors. It is the overwhelming scent of someone's perfume that one needs to block.Julygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08113475639726723076noreply@blogger.com