Histoires De Parfums Dates Collection - 1740 EDP 120ml

Histoires de Parfums 1740 Eau de Parfum is a bold tribute to Donatien Alphonse François, better known as the Marquis de Sade—writer, libertine, and one of France’s most provocative literary figures. Inspired by his audacious spirit and uncompromising pursuit of pleasure, this fragrance explores the darker side of elegance through rich woods, spices, leather, and warm resins. Sensual, daring, and deeply seductive, it captures luxury at its most provocative.

It is an expression of contrast—bright citrus and aromatic warmth colliding with smoky woods, supple leather, and rich vanilla, creating a fragrance that feels both refined and rebellious.

The fragrance opens with a striking blend of bergamot and davana sensualis. Fresh yet liqueur-like, the citrus brightness is immediately wrapped in a fruity, aromatic warmth that feels seductive and slightly untamed.

At its heart, patchouli, coriander, and cardamom create a textured spicy-woody accord. Earthy and aromatic, the patchouli gives the composition depth and sensuality, while the spices add heat and intrigue, evoking the decadence of hidden salons and forbidden pleasures.

The base reveals a dark and enveloping trail of cedarwood, birch, labdanum, leather, vanilla, elemi, and immortelle. Smoky, resinous, and slightly animalic, it lingers with warmth and intensity, softened by creamy vanilla and the golden facets of immortelle.

Together, the composition balances refinement and excess, elegance and provocation—capturing the libertine spirit of the Marquis de Sade through scent.

 

Fragrance Notes
Top notes: bergamot, davana sensualis
Heart notes: patchouli, coriander, cardamom
Base notes: cedarwood, birch, labdanum, leather, vanilla, elemi, immortelle

 

A dark woody-spicy fragrance inspired by literary rebellion, sensual decadence, and the provocative elegance