"Cologne is the ultimate challenge in Perfumery, because it follows the strictest style codes. It is impossible to cheat. The olfactory signature must be clear and immediately recognizable. The quality of the fragrance is entirely dependent on the quality of the ingredients used, citrus ingredients in particular. So, of course, I sought out the most fragrant notes I could find."
- François Demachy on his Cologne Royale for Christian Dior, which has an interesting top note of mint and bergamot-lemon freshness, combined with mandarin and neroli.