Nocturne by Barbara Gould: launched in 1952. When the fragrance debuted at B. Altman's department store, a female harpist strummed along the notes to Chopin's Nocturne. Harpist Evans was dressed to match the "Nocturne" bottle, in a gold dome hat by Sally Victor and a chic black sheath dress.
Nocturne was available in parfum, eau de cologne, cologne stick, bubble bath oil and bath powder. A cylindrical purse bottle was crowned with a circlet of faux pearls.
Nocturne was available in parfum, eau de cologne, cologne stick, bubble bath oil and bath powder. A cylindrical purse bottle was crowned with a circlet of faux pearls.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an oriental fragrance for women. It is described as rich, sweet, oriental
- Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot, orange and citronella
- Middle notes: rose, carnation, cloves, cinnamon, jasmine, orange blossom
- Base notes: tonka bean, cedar, patchouli, opoponax, vanilla, oakmoss, sandalwood, benzoin, ambergris
On paper, the spiciness and the sweetness is barely there and the woodsy notes are much more apparent. The cedar note is more intense on paper than on the skin.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette, 1952:
"NOCTURNE By Barbara Gould The new fragrance that puts a song in your heart. It's such a lilting scent, delightfully gay, yet wistfully tender. It's Bach, Debussy, and Basin Street, gracious, capricious, and utterly delicious! Wear Nocturne now . . . you'll positively adore it. "
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.
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