The Mother of Saint Louis, Marie-Thérèse Bourgeois Chouteau overcame monumental adversity to become the co-founder of the Gateway to the West in tandem with her partner, Pierre Laclède Liguest. She left behind both a self-made fortune and a legacy of rising above the seemingly insurmountable barriers to find success. Her namesake fragrance is as meticulously composed as one would expect from a tribute to the most inspirational figure in the history of a city that is rich with them. It is a shimmering, rich fragrance with unforgettable beauty, and as it evolves a strong, velvety backbone emerges. This is a perfume worthy of the indefatigable legacy of Madame Chouteau.