Guerlain Impériale Eau de Cologne 100ml Spray is the legendary 1853 cologne from the iconic French perfume house Guerlain. Composed by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain himself, Eau de Cologne Impériale was originally created in 1853 to commemorate the marriage of Empress Eugénie to Napoleon III — earning Guerlain a Royal Warrant. The fragrance remains one of the oldest continuously-produced perfumes in the world.
About Guerlain Impériale
Guerlain is the legendary French perfume house founded in 1828 by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain. Impériale, launched in 1853, was Guerlain's first major success — composed for Empress Eugénie de Montijo on the occasion of her marriage to Emperor Napoleon III. The bee-flacon design, inspired by the imperial Napoleonic bees, has become one of the most iconic perfume bottles in history and a symbol of Guerlain itself.
Fragrance profile
- Top: Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon, neroli
- Heart: Lavender, lemon verbena, rosemary, petitgrain
- Base: Tonka bean, cedar
Character
Eau de Cologne Impériale opens with a luminous, sun-bright burst of bergamot, mandarin, lemon and neroli — the classical cologne signature at its finest. The heart introduces fresh aromatic lavender, lemon verbena, rosemary and petitgrain, before settling into a refined base of tonka bean and cedar. The result is the definitive classical French cologne — fresh, refined and historically refined.
Who it's for
This 100ml eau de cologne is for those who love classical, refined French cologne and Guerlain heritage enthusiasts. Particularly well-suited to those who appreciate the freshness of traditional eau de cologne, and as a versatile, gender-neutral signature for summer wear, the workplace and refined daytime use. The iconic bee flacon makes it equally a collector's piece.
How to use
- Spray generously onto pulse points — wrists, behind the ears, base of the throat — after moisturising
- Hold the bottle 15–20 cm from the skin and apply several short presses
- Let the fragrance dry naturally without rubbing the wrists together
- Refresh through the day, as eau de cologne wears more lightly than eau de parfum
- Apply lavishly in warm weather for an instant refreshing cool-down
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Cologne
- Family: Citrus / Classical Cologne
- Gender: Unisex
- Launched: 1853
- Perfumer: Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain
- Brand: Guerlain
- Range: Impériale
