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Parfum d'Empire Equistrius Eau de Parfum 50 ml is a women's chypre perfume. In a tribute to his "sparkling horse," which brought him the greatest victories, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato christened Equistrius the noblest fragrance in his collection. Wrapped in the aura of the noblest of raw materials, this fragrance draws inspiration from humanity's noblest achievement... Iris, the emblem of elegant Renaissance Florence, is as opulent as the flower itself and as variegated as the rainbow that, according to Greek legend, was carried by Iris, the messenger of the gods. Its majestic and serene fragrance comes not from the petals but from the roots, requiring several years of aging before fully revealing its beauty. Used since Ancient Rome for its calming virtues, iris has been a valuable ingredient for perfumers and apothecaries; in the 18th century, even aristocrats scented their wigs with this extraordinary aroma, which contributed to the perception of a "powdery" note. Equistrius Eau de Parfum 50 ml plays with the contrast between powdery undertones and the more robust tones of iris. Ambrette, with its fruity, musky aroma, milky-looking sandalwood, and enveloping amber blend harmoniously with the skin. But it is the surprising chocolate note, from an exceptional iris extract, that reveals the secret sensuality of this elegantly austere fragrance...