Napoleon, it is stated, had an almost feminine fondness for perfumes, and a special liking for the odour of Aloes Wood and eau-de-cologne, whieh he used in great quantities. He poured eau,-de-cologne over his neck and shoulders, and used 60 bottles a month. In a quarterly account from Napoleon's perfumer dated 1806, are the following items: One hundred and sixty-two bottles of eau-de-cologne, 423 francs; 20 superfine sponges, 462 francs; 23 ornamental pots of almond paste, 366 francs. After his return from Elba the great Emperor appears to have found a cheaper perfumer. The prices of eau-de-cologne and sponges were reduced. The Empress Josephine also liked violent perfumes, and particularly musk. Napoleon disliked musk, and he protested—one of the minor quarrels between this strangely-scented and ill-as-sorted couple.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19162, 19 November 1927, Page 4
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