Materia Secunda Marmalade

Notes: Citrus, jam Key Ingredients: Bitter Orange, Neroli, Myrrh. Historical inspiration: 4711 by Mäurer & Wirtz (c.1799) Today, “cologne” is often used to mean “men’s fragrance,” but originally, eau de Cologne simply meant “water from Cologne.” In 18th-century France, it was considered a remedy for both internal and external use, typically crafted from citrus and herbs. 4711 is a classic example of this traditional style—fresh, fleeting, and invigorating, a quick burst of citrus to “freshen up.” Marmalade follows this tradition in its opening, with bright notes of bitter orange, lemon, neroli, and petitgrain bigarade. But instead of fading quickly, it deepens into a rich, marmalade-like accord, anchored by myrrh to add longevity and complexity. Three classic ingredients of the bitter orange tree are used in Marmalade. But this tree is not only treasured for its fragrance--it also played a vital role in saving the world’s orange groves. In the 1930s, the citrus tristeza virus threat

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