Eau France (1949)
by Molinard

I shall dissent on this one. This is a lemon candy powered eau de cologne at its finest or perhaps worst depending on how you look at it. The opening is a powdery lemonade with some synthetic herbs and that is about it. Unless you really need a big bottle of cologne for cheap, you could do better, much better. If one seeks a similar, but much better concoction, may I suggest Guerlain's Eau de Fleurs de Cedrat.

10th January, 2010.

At first it seems a classic eau de cologne, fresh and rinvigorating. Later I appreciated the subtle woody notes. The label, with its traditional araldic drawings. is charming and elegant.

28th November, 2009.

Light, refreshing scent suitable for men and women. Reminds me of my summer holidays in Provence and the lemon trees of Menton on the Franco-Italian border. Doesn't last forever but it is an eau de cologne after all. O-o-h-la-la. Vive Molinard!

17th April, 2009.

Great eau de cologne. a sweet/tarty lemon. Very light, great for summer or really hot days.

12nd October, 2008.

Great light scent - Huge citrus opening, drydown with lemon-pepper......and as laurent suggests very warm. Understated classic - almost "sporty"

18th August, 2008.

Let me start with the packaging and it is sublime, I know it means nothing but Molinard did go all the way to produce a classy box for all the eau de cologne range.
France eau de Cologne is more than 50 years old, I would describe it as fresh, spicy amd warm due to the neroli and the orange flower.
It has a mediterranean style.
Like all Molinard's Eau de Cologne they do last well but not like an eau de toilette.
It is great for days when a lighter scent is required - it does stay on the skin well.
Its final notes are warm and spicy and yes it would fit both sexes.
It is an unusual combination due to the spicy notes.
Great any season at anytime.
A great tradition and France Eau de Cologne from Molinard a classic not to be ignored.
Highly recommended.
laurent

4th November, 2005.