Women all around the world continue to break stereotypes. Phenomenal women across the globe accomplish feats that past generations could have only dreamt of. They continue to break stereotypes and unapologetically grow in pursuit of their goals while everyone else watches as they achieve new heights of success.
It’s International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th, and we’re celebrating 8 strong and successful women who have paved the way for future generations to come that inspired some of our best-selling perfumes.
Josephine Baker
For half a century, she delighted us with her dances, her freedom, her values and her commitments.Pushing boundaries and representations of a black woman, the American-born performer from Saint Louis, Missouri, was granted a monument to France’s heroes, the Pantheon. one of France’s highest honors: A tomb in the Pantheon in Paris, the country’s monument to its heroes. Her evocative power, her modernity, and her playfulness inspired Majestic Oud.
Oprah Winfrey
An American talk show host, philanthropist, and CEO of Harpo Productions. She’s best known as a household name for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,”. The Chicago-born broadcast started in 1986 and has since become the highest-rated television program in history. The authoritative public figure helped a US-Presidential candidate win the election in a landslide – most of which is owed to her candid, confessional approach to media communication. Oprah’s enormous influence, perception, and impact resembles Golden Oud – the fragrant epitome of ambition and success.
Simone Veil
Championing the 1975 law that legalized abortion in France, Auschwitz survivor was the first woman to be chosen president of the European Parliament. Mrs. Veil was president of the Parliament until 1982 and returned to the French government in 1993, as minister for health, social affairs and urban issues, serving until 1995. A true icon of women rights, her delicate yet steadfast heart for the political and social life is a perfect match for Iris Violet.
Simone de Beauvoir
Born in Paris in 1908, the writer, philosopher, key figure of second wave feminism, Simone de Beauvoir is one of the flagships of French culture, for which she has now become an icon. She published Le deuxième sexe (The second sex), which became a cornerstone of feminism in 1949 and committed herself to the legalization of abortion. Her vital role in overcoming the debate of superiority, inferiority or equality between man and woman rings true to our iconic Rose Oud.
Emmeline Pankhurst
Hailed by Time magazine in 1999 as one of the “most important people of the twentieth century”, Emmeline is a British activist and politician remembered as one of the most interesting and charismatic female characters. First, she is remembered for being the main exponent of the suffragette movement, which fought for women’s right to vote. Her masterpieces include “My Own Story”, “Freedom or Death” and “The Suffragette”, all of which constitute her legacy. Her emblematic resilience compliments Silver Ombre to the T.
Rosa Parks
She was a seamstress with black skin. Thanks to Rosa’s refusal to give up a seat on the bus, the quiet battle for the civil rights of African Americans that swept across the United States began. The incident turns her into a heroine of black rights, engaged in the fight against the segregation that oppressed Alabama and other Southern states, becoming the propellant of a historic protest that was as angry as it was non-violent. Unwaveringly resolute, her legacy is forever – just like Majestic Musk.
Simone Segouin
During the Second World War, Simone Segouin, also known by the battle name of Nicole Minet, was a partisan of the French Resistance. She was barely 18 at the time of the German invasion. She took part in important and dangerous missions, such as the capture of German troops, the derailment of trains and other acts of sabotage. After the war, she became a pediatric nurse in Chartres. In Courville-sur-Eure, where she currently lives, there is a street that bears her name. We can just imagine her daring character wearing Majestic Jardin!
Valentina Tereshkova
This literal “Miss Universe” who is now over 80 years of age, was the first woman to fly into space in 1963. Valentina spent three days aboard the Vostok 6 capsule promoting Soviet science and engaging in politics. Despite having no experience as a pilot, she was accepted into the space program thanks to her 126 parachute jumps. Her elevated spirit and passion for exploration can only be described by the celestial scent of Majestic Vetiver.
On International Women’s Day there are many initiatives throughout the world to celebrate women, without ceasing to remember – as Alexandre.J does – how much gender disparity there is still and that,on the day dedicated to women, takes on a stronger meaning. We hope you like our little way of appreciation for our strong, beautiful flowers!
