Beautiful, powerful, and mysterious, she was one of the most mythical figures of the ancient East. Wherever she went, an aura of perfume so captivating enveloped her that her name became synonymous with charm and magnetism.
In the time of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE, the Queen of Sheba brought him lavish gifts: frankincense, myrrh, and other treasures from her kingdom, revealing the magnificence and olfactory richness of Arabia Felix.
Her homeland, stretching from present-day Yemen to northern Ethiopia, was the cradle of ancient perfumery: a territory where the air was permeated with the scent of sacred resins like frankincense, myrrh, labdanum, and balm, the golden treasures of temples and caravans.
Today, this legend is revived in Reine de Saba, a perfume house that resurrects the spirit of that mythical queen and her aromatic empire. Created under the artistic direction of Annick Le Guérer, an anthropologist and perfume historian, the collection celebrates the authenticity, heritage, and poetry of perfumery.
The art of master perfumers
Each creation in the Reine de Saba line is a chapter of a journey through time and myth: a tribute to the noble materials that scented the Incense Route.
Signed by some of the world's most admired perfumers under the guidance of Annick Le Guérer, they have translated centuries of legend into compositions that celebrate light, sacred resins, and transcendent feminine strength.
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Legende de Saba, by Maurice Roucel, envelops the skin with sensual warmth and golden light.
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Encens Saba, by Alberto Morillas, the mystery of frankincense burning at dusk with fresh notes.
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Oud Precieux, by Olivier Cresp, reveals the depth and power of the most coveted wood of the East in a versatile way.
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Divine Tentation, by Mathieu Nardin, a spicy amber that seduces with modern elegance.
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Aksoum, by Dominique Ropion, evokes the spiritual grandeur of the ancient kingdom, with an aura of sensuality and magnetism.
Reine Makeda: the jewel of the kingdom
Among all the house's creations, Reine Makeda, created by Anne Flipo, shines with majestic radiance.
This project was born from a deep immersion in the universe of the Queen of Sheba, inspired by an exhibition at the Arab World Institute: a world of astonishing olfactory sensitivity, full of spices, herbs, and frankincense, inviting one to dream of traveling back in time to those lands of perfumes and legends.
A fragrance that announces the presence of a magnificent, bold, and regal woman.
Reine Makeda is a woman proud of her adventurous spirit: she lives intensely and exudes wisdom.
Reine Makeda is a declaration of power and grace, a contemporary tribute to the queen who transformed history into myth.
Values rooted in authenticity
The heart of Reine de Saba radiates a deep devotion to the authentic and the original.
Each perfume honors its roots in Yemen and the ancient art of perfumery, using native raw materials but always with contemporary sensitivity.
Guided by the principles of love, friendship, and beauty, the house grants creative freedom to its perfumers, ensuring that each fragrance retains its unique character and its fidelity to the legacy that inspires it.
A crown for the queen
The collection's bottles are crowned by a sculptural cap inspired by the legendary headdress of the Queen of Sheba: a masterpiece of Parisian design.
More than an adornment, the cap is a symbol: a bridge between history and art.
Reine de Saba at Parfumerie d’Aquitaine
At Parfumerie d’Aquitaine, we choose each house for its ability to evoke emotions and surprise those who have the opportunity to discover its fragrances.
The inclusion of Reine de Saba in our selection reflects our constant search for perfumes with soul, history, and depth.
This house embodies the union between oriental splendor and refined French craftsmanship, offering compositions that tell stories of queens, resins, and lost routes.
With Reine de Saba, our collection is enriched with a distinct voice: ancient and modern at once, majestic and profoundly human.