"Created in 1853 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, the Eau de Cologne Impériale was the first Eau de Cologne Guerlain. Created specifically for the Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, it earned its creator the title of ""Perfumer of His Majesty". The empress benefited from the exclusive use of this fragrance before allowing it to be marketed. The label bears the symbol of the empire, with the coat of arms chosen by Napoleon: the eagle, the imperial crown and the scepter It is said that Empress Eugenie used Eau de Cologne Impériale to relieve the migraines she suffered from."