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Monday, November 18, 2013

Blue Carnation by Roger et Gallet c1905

Blue Carnation by Roger & Gallet: launched in 1905, then revived in 1937. You can also find it in its French name Oeillet Bleu.



Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. Made use of the chemicals iso eugenol, eugenol, salicylates and vanillin.
  • Top notes: bergamot, lemon, carnation 
  • Middle notes: heliotrope, cinnamon, rosemary, lily of the valley, lavender, pepper and clove
  • Base notes: civet, camphor, pepper, Indian sandalwood, anise and vanilla
I am using a vintage 1940s perfume nip to review this perfume, and here are the notes I detect:
carnation, cloves, civet, muguet, heliotrope, pepper, cinnamon, rosemary, lavender, vanilla, camphor, bergamot and lemon.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.



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