Héroïque - Eau de Parfum

Héroïque: An Epic Success Story

Extraordinary men have always embarked upon spectacular undertakings whether they be among the ruins of an ancient Greek temple or the spires of a steel skyscraper, in the splendour of courtly palaces or the traffic of a metropolis.

The world is their stage and they are guided by the gods and ideals: these men are heroes. Greek heroes were "Kalòs kai agathòs" (beautiful and good). They were masters of their own fate to such an extent that they aroused the envy of the gods themselves.

Heroes today are born in unsuspected ways: they may be moulded from the rocks of Mount Olympus through the words of a poet, or conjured up by the brush of a creative artist. A modern Odysseus is devoted to the goal that motivates him and is the protagonist of his own life.

Whether he be amid the waves of the Ocean, at the wheel of a custom-built car or fighting to defend the weak, he bears his success with charisma and elegance, to which he adds a touch of modern liveliness.

Heroes have been celebrated with perfumes since far-off times and today Rancé pays homage to them once again.

This vibrant, bold fragrance enriches the Collection Impériale, devoted to great iconic figures and leading players on the contemporary epic scene.

Portrait of a Perfume: The Verses of Leconte de Lisle

«Et voici que la troupe héroïque des Dieux

Bondit dans le combat du faîte des nuées»

« And behold, the heroic group of gods

Jumped in the fight against the clouds »

Leconte de Lisle's words depict the perfect setting for a perfume, which is inspired by epic deeds and conceals exotic, original notes within.

The adventures of a contemporary hero retrace the majestic words of these verses. As if descended from a modern Mount Olympus, today's hero is driven by the ideals that motivate him and is ready to embark upon the challenges of everyday life in a hectic metropolis or an unexplored land.

Héroïque is the spirit of men who want to leave their mark.

Journey Amid Fragrant Notes: The Essence of a Modern - day Hero

A dynamic fragrance with unusual notes reveals his charisma and sense of adventure. Lively hints of bergamot and heady notes of blackcurrant merge with fruity touches of apple and pineapple in a vibrant start.

Moroccan jasmine and patchouli, Madagascar vanilla and teak wood bring the Orient and ocean crossings to mind, which symbolize modern world mythology.

Musk and amber-scented notes add a defiantly provocative touch in an interplay of light and shadow, thus revealing an unsuspected side to a man whose strength lies in his past and who is open to new challenges.

Héroïque: devoted by Rancé 1795 to the heroes of our times, who enthusiastically build their own success.

Perfume, Graphic Design and Poetry: The Imagery of a Connoisseur

A clean-cut, elongated, transparent glass bottle trimmed with a ribbon made of precious fabric that seals this connoisseurs' fragrance.

The elegant, Art Deco style, Hellenic-column-shaped label is reminiscent of the perfumes and liqueurs of the early 20th century, which symbolize a lively, sophisticated lifestyle.

The gold trim evokes Napoleonic imperialism in a fan-like arrangement of black and coral-coloured petals, like the roulette wheel of life, on which a contemporary hero does not hesitate to stake all in order to achieve his ideals.

Héroïque: a story of determination and elegance, enclosed in a box with a complex design that needs deciphering like the verses that accompany it.

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