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Celebrating 10 years of «Napoléon 1815»
Written on 12 March 2025
March 2025 marks a special moment for the history of France – it marks the landing of Napoleon Bonaparte on his return from the Island of Elba in 1815. To commemorate the date, celebrations are organized in Vallauris and Golfe-Juan. Re-enactments in traditional costume, conferences, shows… the program is rich with cultural meaning and attracts […]
Saffron in perfumery
Written on 1 February 2024
As February dawns and the winter frost begins to melt, lovely crocus flowers let us know spring is on its way. This little flower, although quite precious, cannot be used in perfumery. This is quite surprising given that its close relative, the Crocus Sativus, which blossoms only in autumn and is impossible to find in […]
« Si tu savais » If only you knew, why this is my name!
Written on 8 January 2024
The recent comeback of our emblematic fragrance « Si tu savais » provides the perfect occasion to reflect on the origin of it’s naughty little name, which translated means something like: If only you knew, or, wouldn’t you like to know! But what comes first, the perfume or its name ? Our clients often ask, under the […]
Gift ideas for the holidays
Written on 1 December 2023
If you listen closely, you may hear the familiar beat of reindeer hooves and the clanging of elven tools; Christmas is right around the corner! So that everyone’s stocking may be perfectly stuffed, Maison Galimard has prepared a selection of gift ideas that will wow and woo. There is something for everyone, for kids from […]
Si tu savais…
Written on 7 November 2023
« Si tu savais… » or If only you knew… do you think you do? To end 2023 with a bang we decided to bring back one of our most legendary vintage perfumes. Created in 2005 by our in-house perfumer, « Si tu savais… » was an immediate hit, with its audacious fragrance combination and unique bottle. […]
Can perfumes be seasonal?
Written on 4 September 2023
Which of these describes your perfume profile : The Perfume Loyalist : You’ve found your fragrance for life, a signature scent that you wear year after year, rain or shine. The Perfume Fashionista : You change your perfume like you change your clothes – and wear a different fragrance depending on the season, the activity, or your […]
Lavander or Lavandin?
Written on 24 July 2023
The ultimate symbol of Provence, these rolling purple hills of flowers attract thousands of tourists from mid-June to mid-July, flocking to see the splendid natural spectacle of lavender season in France. You’ve certainly heard of the legendary Lavender Fields, but has anyone ever mentioned Lavandin ? Funny enough, the vast crops of purple flowers on the […]