GUERLAIN
Le 68 – Cologne Fond de Cuve / La Cuvee Secrete

2013

bergamot
lavender
petitgrain

‘Fond de Cuve means the remaining liquid in a tank, and this name refers to the historical fact that the alcohol used for rinsing factory vats between two macerations, thereby taking up the fragrance of the remains, was given to the factory workers for their personal use. The scent of this “cologne” was quite random, depending on which Guerlain perfume had been produced. The new Cologne de Cuve doesn’t change, however, it’s a fresh cologne made of bergamot, petitgrain and lavender, meant to be applied to the skin or used in the bath. The scent is actually a public launch of Véritable Eau de Cologne Pour le Bain, hitherto available only to Guerlain employees.’ – Guerlain Perfumes (Blogger)