This Grand Affair
$ 165.00
a festive oriental illuminated by a modern citrus twist
Part of the Emma Collection of fragrances inspired by a family memoir from 1872; This Grand Affair recalls a once in a lifetime event. An unforgettable week-long festival in the seaside resort town of Sopot celebrating the King’s birthday. Serene mornings in the healing spa baths gave way to jovial evenings of entertainment and fireworks. European formality vanished, acquaintances were quickly made, and the atmosphere took on a relaxed American character. Escape to a royal festival or make this grand affair about your own unforgettable event.
Top: citrus duet of grapefruit and neroli, sweet woody davana oil
Middle: Bulgarian lavender, rose d’orient, petitgrain of lemon and mandarin
Base: vanilla, musk, tonka bean and patchouli
Perfumer: Kevin Verspoor
Available in three sizes: 50ml, 10ml, and 1.5ml sample
REVIEWS
It reminds me of something a master perfumer would make for a woman he loved dearly. --Cafleurebon
An oriental in, roughly speaking, the Jicky manner but done in watercolors rather than oils, and with a decidedly old-fashioned but delightful citrus top. The barbershop vanilla-musk drydown is reminiscent of [a classic European fragrance], only vastly softer and more pleasant. --Luca Turin
Unapologetically PERFUME, in the classic sense. --Undina's Looking Glass