Jacinthe: created in the nineteenth century, probably in 1849. It was relaunched in 1922.
Revue Illustree,1891:
"This is a great perfume for the handkerchief next species of violets, lilac, mimosa, the May flowers and roses, extracts of jasmine, hyacinth, heliotrope, lavender, fresh scents and invigorating, Guerlain ..."
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is a soliflore based on the hyacinth. Hyacinth was a popular fragrance during the 19th century, also called Jacinthe in French speaking countries. Formulas for the Hyacinth perfume appeared in several perfumery manuals and pharmacopeias during the period. These formulas were based on mixed blends to suggest the odor of hyacinth. Natural extracts, infusions, absolutes and tinctures would have been used early on, but as the 19th century drew to a close, newly discovered synthetics like heliotropin would have been utilized. The general recipe included the following ingredients:
- Top notes: bergamot, hyacinth, orange blossom
- Middle notes: ylang ylang, rose, heliotrope, clove, tuberose, jasmine
- Base notes: Tonkin musk, orris, ambergris
Bottles:
Presented in the Carre flacon (parfum).
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