Pao Rosa by Guerlain: created by Aimé Guerlain in 1877. Pao Rosa grows in the dense forests of Africa. Its narrow sapwood is a pinkish white color and its heartwood is a reddish brown color with red brown veins.
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a musky cologne fragrance for women.
Journal des demoiselles, 1879:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1894.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a musky cologne fragrance for women.
- Top notes: neroli, bergamot
- Middle notes: rose, civet
- Base notes: musk
Journal des demoiselles, 1879:
"Les extraits concentrés Pao Rosa extrait du bois du Brésil"
("concentrated extracts, Pao Rosa, extract of Brazil wood.")
Bottles:
It was housed in the Carre flacon as well as other bottles.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1894.
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