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Showing posts with label Kesma. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015

Cleopatra by Kesma c1983

Cleopatra by Kesma: launched in 1983.


So what does it smell like? It is classified as an oriental fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: galbanum, bergamot, clove, cinnamon, pepper
  • Middle notes: orris, tuberose, orange blossom, rose, jasmine, narcissus, ylang ylang, carnation, herbs, honey, heliotrope, iris,
  • Base notes: leather, incense, resins, tobacco, wormwood, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, labdanum, vetiver, musk


Discontinued, date unknown.




Saturday, November 16, 2013

Chabrawichi

Chabrawichi, alternative spelling Chabrawicke, a company located in Cairo, Egypt, produced essential oils and fragrances.  First established in 1924, the Chabrachi fragrance factory in Giza was the oldest and largest perfume and cosmetics company. Some of their labels will state "Le Caire", some sources erroneously state that this is for the "Le Claire" stores, but it just means Cairo, Egypt, where the Chabrawichi company was located.

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