Possession by Corday: launched in 1937.
Possession was available in the following:
- parfum
- eau de toilette
- cologne
- creme perfume
- solid perfume
- dusting powder
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 1964:
"An enchanting new fragrance with a brilliant modern blend is Possession, by Corday. The base is floral, but the composition, while quite romantic, is definitely for an up-to-the-minute woman. The packaging is quite handsome. A crystal clear flacon, seated in a beige satin box, it has a glass stopper encircled with a brown satin ribbon. A Unicorn, the fabled animal with a long, spirally-twisted horn, adorns the box. This animal was chosen as the symbol because legend has it that the beast was wild and fierce until captured by a maiden. Once possessed, it assured her of happiness in love and marriage. And that's certainly a pretty story for any fragrance to tell. Possession, by Corday, is available in a one-quarter ounce size for $6.50 at Gimbels."
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was a warm, gentle, aldehydic floral oriental perfume for women.
- Top notes: aldehydes, galbanum, bergamot, cloves, sage, cacao
- Middle notes: violet, carnation, iris, heliotrope, magnolia, rose, ylang ylang, lily, and jasmine
- Base notes: elemi, vetiver, vanilla, benzoin, oakmoss, ambergris, sandalwood, gentian, orris, cedar, patchouli, tonka, musk
Bottles:
Possession was housed in a few different bottles.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1970.
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