Chypre: launched in 1925, created by Ernest Beaux.
We Owed It To The Children, 1935:
American Druggist - Volume 95, 1937:
To open the classic Chanel crystal parfum flacon, use the following tip provided by Parfums Chanel in 1963:
Discontinued, date unknown, still being sold in 1937.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes: bergamot
- Middle notes: galbanum
- Base notes: oakmoss, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, ambergris, tonka, labdanum
We Owed It To The Children, 1935:
"This rather discouraged me, but, after wasting a great deal of time and strength, I finally ended by buying a bottle of Chanel "Chypre" for five dollars for which I think they charge fifteen in New York. I shall never inquire."
American Druggist - Volume 95, 1937:
- "CHANEL - After Bath Powder $6.50
- Eau De Toilette (Cube Bottle) Gardenia, Ambre, Chypre, Rose, and Magnolia. 3 1/2 oz $6.00, 8 oz $10.00, 15 oz $19.50, 28 oz $37.50.
- (Cylinder Bottle) Jasmin and Bois des Isles. 3 1/2 oz $5.00, 7 1/2 oz $10.00.
- Perfumes: Gardenia, Jasmin, Cuir de Russie, Ambre, Chypre, Iris, Rose, Magnolia, and Special.
- Chanel Eau de Cologne perfumed with Chanel No. 5, Gardenia, No. 22, or Russia Leather. 3 sizes.
- Talcum Powder scented with Chanel No. 5, Gardenia, or Russia Leather. Generous size, $1.50, Large size, $2.50."
Photo from Elysium.
Remove cord and paper; with index finger as cushion, tap underneath sides of stopper lightly with glass object (glass on glass being the scientific method) while turning the bottle steadily between fingers, so that the stopper will be loosened evenly.
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