Before there was a fragrance industry, there was Jean Marie Farina. Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Eau de Cologne is not just the oldest cologne in continuous production — it is the original Eau de Cologne, the fragrance that defined an entire category of perfumery and has been worn by kings, emperors, and generations of discerning men for over two centuries. First created in 1806 by Jean Marie Joseph Farina, great-grandnephew of the legendary Johann Maria Farina who first invented Eau de Cologne in 1709, the formula was acquired by the prestigious Parisian house of Roger & Gallet and has been produced under the name Extra Vieille — meaning "extra ancient" — ever since. A fragrance that has stood the test of time longer than almost any other in history, it remains as fresh, as vital, and as irreplaceable today as the day it was first bottled.
Offered here in an impressive 1000ml / 33.8 oz bottle — ideal for the devoted daily wearer, home fragrance aficionado, or collector seeking the definitive format of a genuine masterpiece.
Jean Marie Farina opens with a brilliantly fresh, sunlit burst of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain — clean, sparkling, and immediately invigorating, evoking the Mediterranean coastline in the height of summer. The heart deepens into an elegantly aromatic accord of lavender, rosemary, thyme, and neroli — herbal, slightly bitter, and beautifully structured in the classical tradition. A whisper of carnation adds a quietly spicy edge, while the fragrance dries down to a clean, understated finish of rose and cedar — refined, gentle, and effortlessly masculine.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain
- Heart Notes: Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, Neroli, Carnation
- Base Notes: Rose, Cedar
Jean Marie Farina is, as fragrance collectors describe it, the dictionary definition of Eau de Cologne — the benchmark against which every citrus aromatic fragrance in history has been measured. It is blissfully clean, energizing, and invigorating without a single unnecessary note, a masterclass in restraint and balance that smells simultaneously of history and of the present moment. As a traditional Eau de Cologne it is designed to be worn freely and reapplied throughout the day — splashed generously after a shower, spritzed before heading out, or simply used as a daily ritual of well-being. The 1000ml format makes this entirely practical for the daily devotee, and represents outstanding value for one of the world's most prestigious and storied fragrances. Longevity is moderate in the traditional cologne style, making liberal application part of the pleasure.
Product Details
- Brand: Roger & Gallet
- Fragrance: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
- Type: Eau de Cologne (EDC)
- Size: 1000 ml / 33.8 oz
- Gender: Men's / Unisex
- Fragrance Family: Citrus Aromatic / Fresh Aromatic
- Occasion: Everyday, Morning Ritual, All Seasons, Post-Shower
- Year Launched: 1806
- Status: Continuously produced — over 200 years in production