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Gathering the Rose de Mai for Chanel N°5

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Perfect timing and patience are required for harvesting of the precious Rose de Mai. The blooms can only be picked by hand, before the sun rises in the morning, and only during the month of May.

Beauty Editor
06/08/2008

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Gathering the Rose de Mai for Chanel N°5 - History of Chanel N° 5 perfume

Gathering the Rose de Mai for Chanel N°5