- Product details
- Description
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Release Date:
2015
Brand: BeauFort London
Line: tonnerre
Product Type: eau de parfum
Classification: niche
Country: Great Britain
Made in: Great Britain
Gender: unisex
Scent Type: woody
Top Notes: Gunpowder, Lime, Smoky Notes
Heart Notes: Sea Water
Base Notes: Ambergris, Cedar, Fir Balm
The Battle of Trafalgar stands as a momentous event in the annals of British history, forever etched into the hearts of the British people as a powerful, triumphant, yet simultaneously somber occurrence. It marked the dawn of a formidable naval empire, but also saw the loss of one of its most celebrated heroes — Admiral Nelson. The aromatic symbol of the Battle of Trafalgar is captured in the perfumed water of Tonnerre, whose rich composition reflects the event with scents of burnt wood, gunpowder, cannon smoke, and sea spray.
The artisans at BeauFort London endeavored to convey the tense atmosphere of the clash through piercing citrus notes. Emerging amidst smoke and dust, they symbolize the energy and hope for victory. Rich resinous chords evoke memories of wooden ships, whose decks were sealed with resin as a means of waterproofing. Accents of brandy, inspired by the barrel that transported Admiral Nelson's body back home for the hero's official funeral. The intense olfactory experience of this perfumed water offers a refined, provocative, and unique narrative that embodies both strength and elegance.