Perfume History
Jicky (1889): Said to be named after the nickname Aimé Guerlain gave to his nephew, Jacques, or after a girl who broke Aimé's heart as a student in England; Jicky proved to be a great success in its time of creation, and remained popular ever since. Widely heralded as the first "modern" perfume, Jicky was among the first perfumes to incorporate synthetic odorants (vanillin and coumarin) in its composition, and is described by some as being the "ultimate" fougère. The fragrance is known for its earthy hint of civet which characterizes the mixture. Although marketed by Guerlain as a women's fragrance, it has proven popular with men.
