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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Vers le Jour by Worth c1924

Vers le Jour by Worth: (Towards Dawn) launched in 1924, in USA by 1925. Created by Maurice Blanchet.






Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like?  I have no notes on the original composition. I would need a sample to tell you what it smells like.
  • Top notes:
  • Heart notes: 
  • Base notes: 


Vanity Fair, 1927:
"The perfumes are Worth's "Dans la Nuit." in the smaller blue bottle, and "Vers le Jour," in the larger amber bottle; from Franklin Simon."
The New Yorker, 1947:
""Vers le Jour." for the slightly masculine woman."



Bottles:


The bottle was designed by Rene Lalique.









Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown.

Reformulated and relaunched in 2000.

So what does it smell like?  The fragrance is classified as a fresh, fruity floral fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: bergamot, red berries, rose and angelica root
  • Heart notes: narcissus, cyclamen, jasmine, osmanthus, May rose, peony, peach, pineapple and watermelon
  • Base notes: Virginia cedar, sandalwood and musk

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