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Extrait Nice, Dear c1883
Extrait Nice, Dear: launched in 1883 or 1893. This perfume was created to commemorate Great Britain and was named in honour of the goddess Nike (Nice).
In Greek mythology, Nike, was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria.
Town topics, the journal of society - Volume 29 - Page 32, c1893:
"My dear Lena, you asked me to see about some small articles de toilette. So I went to Guerlain's and this is what he suggests for you.... A new perfume called 'Nice Dear' I thought irresistible. France we adopt a perfume and stick to it. One's scent is part of one's self l am sure you will like 'Nice Dear', to wish not to change again."
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? The inspiration was a garden full of white flowers, roses and jasmine.
Bottles:
It was presented in the Carre flacon.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.
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