À cœur perdu. L.B. – Eau de Parfum

D'ORSAY is a Paris fragrance house named after the dandy Alfred d'Orsay. À cœur perdu. L.B. bears the initials of Lady Blessington – it is today's version of the fragrance Alfred d'Orsay created in 1830 for the love of his life.

À cœur perdu smells of the moment just before: iris aldehyde and bergamot open bright and citrusy like a smile, orange blossom and neroli bloom in the heart, and cashmeran and moss turn the freshness into something warm and close to the skin. Fanny Bal describes it as a fragrance of absolution – like sheets drying in the sun.

À cœur perdu suits bright days and fresh mornings, spring and summer, but also any season when you wish for a little lightness.

What makes À cœur perdu special to us is its story: it is the fragrance D'ORSAY began with, retold and so fresh it could be from today. Romance that never turns heavy – and that's exactly why it's so lovely to wear.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does À cœur perdu smell like?

Iris and bergamot, orange blossom and neroli, on a soft base of cashmeran and moss. Fresh, floral, citrus.

How does À cœur perdu feel?

Bright, tender and a little forbidden – like the tingle just before a first kiss.

When do you wear À cœur perdu?

Loveliest by day and in the warmer season, yet light enough for every day of the year.

What else might I like if I love À cœur perdu?

Elae by TRUDON shares neroli and white flowers with jasmine and ylang-ylang – sunnier and creamier, but with the same bright floral side.

Still not sure? Discover À cœur perdu as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.