Bosquet d’Apollon by Rosine c1922

Bosquet d’Apollon by Rosine: launched in 1922. The name means "The Grove of Apollo" and represents Versailles.

The Grove of Apollo, 1922, referring to Louis XIV, Paul Poiret, used a pattern shown in the Salon d'Apollon at Versailles: the face of the Greek god of light circled by rays. Fascinated by this prosperous period, Poiret organized several receptions around the XVIII century with the rise of the small king.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? I have no published notes on this perfume, I would need a sample. It was described as possessing "all the foliage, the verdure there, after a rain, the scent that comes from the grass and the leaves as you crush them underfoot in walking." 

So what does it smell like? It was a green floral fragrance for women. Below are some notes I believe it may have contained.

• Top notes: green leafy notes, bergamot
• Middle notes: rose, jasmine
• Base notes: myrtle, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk, vetiver, tonka bean, ambergris, patchouli

Guerlain had previously explored this theme with their classic 1906 perfume Apres L'Ondee, a powdery floral fragrance with spicy and musk notes still loved by many today. Below are the notes for Apres L'Ondee:

•  Top notes: oleander,  rosemary, hawthorn, seringa, bergamot, lavender, wisteria, thyme, raspberry
• Middle notes: heliotrope, peony, jasmine, lily, orchid, orange blossom, violet, bouvardia
• Base notes: vanilla, almond, laurel, orris and Tonkin musk

Bottles:

The bottle for Bosquet d'Apollon was of an upright rectangular, slim flask shape, made up of clear crystal, its inner glass stopper covered by a gilded brass overcap, featuring the classical face of Apollo surrounded by sunrays in repoussé. The bottle was housed inside of a small blue velvet case embellished with a luxurious gilded tassel. This flacon was also used for the Rosine perfume Connais tu le Pays?

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

It was still being sold in 1929 as seen in a volume of the Official Journal: Body of the Provisional Government of Mexico along with other Rosine perfumes: Ambre de Venise, Aladin, Arlequinade, Avenue du Bois, Borgia, Chez Poiret, Chypre des Isles, Coeur en Folie, Connais Tu le Pays?, Hahna, Jasmin de la Riviera, Le Balcon, Le Bosquet d'Apollon, Le Coup d'Or, Le Fruit Defendu, La Rose de Rosine, Maharadjah, 1935, Nuit de Chine, Pierrot, Qui Es-Tu?, Sa Chambre, Sakya Mouni, Toute la Foret.."