The original Jean-Louis Scherrer perfume (often called Scherrer 1) is a classic Parisian Chypre-floral fragrance launched in 1979, created by perfumer Josette Ramisse. Known for its bold, elegant, and earthy scent profile, it offers a sophisticated blend of fresh greens, heavy florals, and rich woods.
The scent is celebrated for its vintage charm, long-lasting power, and dramatic transition from a sharp, spring-like green floral to a warm, earthy, and mossy base.
Jean-Louis Scherrer, a former ballet dancer turned Dior-trained couturier, founded his eponymous fashion house in Paris in 1962. Known for dressing high-society icons like Jackie Kennedy and Françoise Sagan, he wanted his debut fragrance to embody the same elite, uncompromisingly chic elegance.
Top Notes: Green Notes, Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Violet, Blackcurrant
Heart Notes: Florentine Iris, Tuberose, Jasmine, Carnation, Bulgarian rose
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Amber
