200 Years of History Lanique was first created in 1785 in The Kingdom of Prussia and imbibed by European aristocracy across the empires of Prussia, Hungary, Austria and the Two Sicilies.Lanique is the pure distillation of 18th- century splendour in this modern world. Creating - Spirit of Rose Made from natural ingredients to the original recipe Lanique is carefully distilled and bottled in the UK, using the finest Eastern Attar of Rose from steam distilled rose petals.