Thursday, March 3, 2016

Fame by Corday c1946

Fame by Corday: launched in 1946.







Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It was a sweet and spicy white floral oriental fragrance for women with a pronounced bittersweet chypre base. The predominant jasmine theme is delicately laced with citrus, rose and ylang ylang, supported on a soft, woody, mossy base.


  • Top notes: bergamot, acacia, aldehydes, lime, galbanum, honey, jonquil, spices, linden blossom
  • Middle notes: cloves, orange blossom, tuberose, iris, gardenia, green hyacinth, carnation, lily of the valley, lilac, ylang ylang, Sambac jasmine, orchid, tea
  • Base notes: tobacco, benzoin, civet, oakmoss, amber, Peru balsam, vetiver, patchouli, musk, sandalwood, labdanum, tonka, beeswax


Fame was available in the following products:

  • 1/8 oz Purse Perfume
  • 1/4 oz Perfume
  • 1/2 oz Perfume
  • 3 oz Perfume Spray
  • 2 oz Eau de Toilette
  • 4 oz Eau de Toilette
  • 2.5 oz Spraygrance Cologne
  • 2.5 oz Pure Spray Cologne
  • 4 oz Bath Powder
  • 2 oz Oil for the Bath

L'Atlantique, 1952:
"Thirty years as a top-selling perfume is the record behind Corday's 'Toujours Moi'; to celebrate such fame a sister perfume was brought out last summer, 'Toujours Toi'. The row of Corday bottles on the dressing table must also include 'Fame', a light perfume, if one is blond, or 'Tzigane', a spicy scent for brunettes. 'Jet' is discreet enough for all complexions."

Bottles:



In 1973, Fame Eau de Toilette was offered as a gift with purchase in a round glass disk shaped bottle with a unicorn on the front, this vial was suspended from a metal chain and could be worn around the neck.



Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

FAME®  is now made and distributed by Evyan Perfumes.

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