Description
This perfume dedicated to Napoleon’s triumph or Triomphe Francois Rance has been introduced in 2009 and reformulated in 2015. The nose behind the fragrance is Mr. Giovanni Rancé, owner and Creative Director of Rancé 1795.
Rich, triumphant and extending towards infinity. Its adrenaline spices and the style of its amber-scented heart make every goal possible for a man of character. A multi-faceted Fragrance: adrenaline and style. A celebration of good chances, Triomphe like the poem hidden inside its box is a Perfume which shows “the expansion of infinite things”.
The Fragrance’s new soul opens with a dynamic wave of bergamot, bitter orange and green tangerine, warmed by the spicy touch of cardamom. In the heart, an intense mélange of cinnamon, clary sage and the unusual tarragon. At the base, the resinous incense and the Cordova leather add an oriental and woody taste. Vetiver, guaiac wood and patchouli join the sweetness of black amber, while a final, soft touch of elegance is given by benzoin drops. Triomphe features Millesimé notes: like in fine wines and liqueurs, these are the extracts obtained from the best years of production.
Before reformulation Triomphe opened with citrusy aromas (bergamot), neroli and black pepper, adding central notes of iris from Florentine and incense, while base notes were pulsing triumphally with woody accords of sandalwood, cedar and vetiver with musk.
Perfume Triomphe is available in a very sophisticated, tall flacon made of glass, all decorations with name of the brand and perfume (motifs characteristic of the house of Rance 1795) are engraved on glass. Golden details and neck of the bottle contribute to creator’s luxurious expression.
OdosteIncette – :
You will laugh when you find out how we met. I put on me Ball d’Afrique in a Byredo corner and followed my way in a shop. Occasionally I found myself in front of new smell of Marc Jacobs or something and there were two consultants right near the corner. One of them just said ” I can smell Ball d’Afrique on you”. “Great”-said I. “I appreciate that you also like it”. And there she said “Not at all. Do you mind if I show you something more interesting”?
There we were. In front of Rance corner. Never heard about. The bottles are too patterned and figured. Okay… ”Here it is” – she said and showed me Triomphe. ”But the problem is that it is an old version. We have only few bottles left. The new one smells absolutely different”. And gives me the blotter with the new version. Yeeeeah… No vetiver at all but how earthy and peppery at the same time. Light but noticeable. Comforting. Expensive. I feel even some leather notes. Some “church” accords. Wow.
Of course, I bought the bottle later on. But I am so sorry that this perfumes composition has been changed. If you find an old one (before 2015 I guess) be sure that you are a lucky one.
gexHeaday – :
The difference between the original 2009 and the new 2015 fragrance is remarkable–they are two totally difference creations. The original 2009-2014 was a lovely cedar with no sharp or chemical edges that dried down to a floral incense musk and smelled divine. The new 2015 version is a very ho-hum department store “cedar” laden with ISO E-Super and a host of other gimmicky aromachemicals absolutely not worth the price it goes for. The new box details a composition including “adrenalenic spices” and an “amber heart,” while the previous version detailed roses, jasmine, wisteria, iris, incense, pepper, cedar, etc. One can’t help but feel like one has been cheated out of $150, as it smells very cheap, like something you could get for $20 at the drug store. Even where reformulations are noticeable, I don’t typically get annoyed by them, but this is headache inducingly bad–Rancé owes loyal customers an explanation and an apology.
A very mediocre scent for a ridiculous price.
maximus100010 – :
Very woody fragrance. Feel so peaceful.
papa_25782 – :
I’ve been looking for a comfortable cedar-smelling fragrance for a long time.—this may be it!
agent 007 – :
I found this frag. so spicy and a bit woody and floral, and perhaps leather?
Can’t feel any citrus.
Reminds me of Cajuput oil (kind of eucalyptus oil).
vivyitedlex – :
I never heard of Rance 1795 before, but thanks Fragrantica for expanding my knowledge. I have an opportunity to sample this today. To me, it starts out very floral (neroli’ish) fresh and clean like many modern day fragrances. No spicy pepper nor anything incensey for me. There is a noticeable trace of iris, and it’s really nice and soft. But it quickly becomes really musky with a small amount of cedary wood. It’s quite soft andgentle for men’s fragrance. It’s very natural smelling and well crafted. Even though, I feel like the base is too animalic musky for me. It’s still a great fragrance and lasts a good time.
encorkerunket – :
Absolutely divine!!!