Magnolia: Created in 1927,
The parfum sold for $12.50 at the time. It was also available in eau de toilette in the cube bottle.
To open the classic Chanel crystal parfum flacon, use the following tip provided by Parfums Chanel in 1963:
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a heavy, opulent floral fragrance for women. An ad from 1928 described this fragrance as "for girls in simple attire."
American Druggist - Volume 95, 1937:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1937.
The parfum sold for $12.50 at the time. It was also available in eau de toilette in the cube bottle.
To open the classic Chanel crystal parfum flacon, use the following tip provided by Parfums Chanel in 1963:
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.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a heavy, opulent floral fragrance for women. An ad from 1928 described this fragrance as "for girls in simple attire."
- Top notes: neroli, lemon, lily of the valley
- Middle notes: tuberose, rose, ylang ylang
- Base notes: sandalwood, cedar and champaca
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."
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1937.
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