70 years after her marriage to Rainier III, Grace Kelly’s iconic perfume is still making waves and remains on the market
Seventy years after her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Grace Kelly remains the ultimate icon of elegance and beauty. Among her best-kept secrets is a floral fragrance that has stood the test of time without ever losing its luster.
A beauty icon whose secrets continue to fascinate, just like this perfume
Even after her tragic death on September 14, 1982, Prince Rainier III’s wife remained an inspiration to entire generations. Charlene of Monaco and Kate Middleton are icons of beauty today, but it was Grace Kelly who laid the foundation for timeless elegance.
Yet her beauty rituals were practical and accessible. A pioneer of contouring, blow-drying her hair with curlers and hairspray, and always keeping hand cream within reach: Grace Kelly relied on a perfectly mastered routine.
Thus, beyond her legendary wardrobe, it is also her relationship with scent that continues to fascinate. For Alfred Hitchcock’s muse had chosen, for the most symbolic day of her life, an extraordinary fragrance.
The Wedding of the Century at Notre-Dame-Immaculée Cathedral in Monaco
Seventy years ago, Grace Kelly left the world of cinema to become a princess. Her marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco made headlines around the world, and all eyes were on the former Hollywood actress.
Her wedding dress, of course, made fashion history. Yet it was another detail—invisible but unforgettable—that has stood the test of time just as powerfully.
“With its notes of white flowers, it perfectly captures the princess’s grace.”
Fleurissimo by Creed: a fragrance created for a princess
As she walked up the aisle of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-Immaculée in Monaco, Grace Kelly left a unique trail in her wake. That trail had a name: Fleurissimo by Creed.
This fragrance was created especially for the occasion. It evokes a real bridal bouquet—floral and delicate—tailor-made for the new princess of Monaco.
The perfume is said to have been commissioned by Prince Rainier III himself for the woman who was to become his wife. It is, in fact, one of the most romantic fragrances ever created for a royal ceremony.
- Top notes: mandarin and bergamot
- Middle notes: tuberose, jasmine, and rose
- Base notes: iris and sandalwood
- Created by: Creed, to celebrate Grace Kelly’s wedding
- Commissioned by: Prince Rainier III of Monaco
A floral scent that embodies delicacy and femininity
The top notes of mandarin and bergamot bring a radiant freshness. They then give way to a heart of tuberose, jasmine, and rose, with an enveloping sweetness.
In the base notes, iris and sandalwood add a soft, powdery depth. This bespoke fragrance thus embodies all the delicacy, femininity, and refinement of Grace Kelly.
70 years later, this fragrance is still available for purchase
What makes this story even more beautiful is that the fragrance didn’t disappear along with the princess. Creed’s Fleurissimo is still available for purchase on the Creed website.
For lovers of delicate, floral scents, this fragrance is much more than just a beauty purchase. It’s a piece of history, a direct link to one of the most elegant women of the 20th century.
Yet, beyond the prestige, it is the sincerity of this gesture—a prince commissioning a unique fragrance for his future wife—that makes this bottle so special. Moreover, 70 years of staying true to the same floral formula is a testament to a quality rarely seen in the world of beauty.
Wearing this fragrance today is, in a way, continuing the legend of Grace Kelly, one note at a time.
