Jicky

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Jicky is the oldest continuously-produced perfume in the world

Jicky is a perfume by the House of Guerlain, created by Aimé Guerlain. Introduced in 1889, it is the oldest continuously-produced perfume in the world.[1]

Jicky was one of the first perfumes created with the addition of synthetic materials,[2] and was the first abstract perfume in history, meaning it is not based on a single note.[3] Its perfume notes include: spice, lemon, lavender, wood and vanilla.[4] Its stopper is shaped like a champagne cork.[5] Jicky was the nickname of Aimé Guerlain's nephew, Jacques Guerlain, and according to legend, was also the pet name of Aimé's girlfriend from his time studying in England.[6]

See also[]

  • Mitsouko
  • Shalimar, the flagship fragrance of perfume house Guerlain

References[]

  1. ^ Turin, Luca; Tania Sanchez (2008). Perfumes: The A-Z Guide - Hardcover. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-670-01865-9.
  2. ^ Jicky fragrantica.com accessed 11/21/2014
  3. ^ Jicky basenotes.net accessed 11/21/2014
  4. ^ Jicky Guerlain accessed 11/21/2014
  5. ^ Jicky Neiman Marcus accessed 11/21/2014
  6. ^ fragrantica.com Jicky by Guerlain
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