Parure was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain in 1975. It is a sensual and elegant chypre. The top notes are dark, even a bit fusty, but very soon there comes a gentle rose wave to mitigate the first 'antiquary' impression. The dark plum sounds elegant in the heart of the composition, which, by the way, is not gourmand at all. The fragrance features plum, bergamot, green notes; lily of the valley, rose, iris, lilac, jasmine, narcissus; and oak moss, spices, amber, rose and patchouli in the base
