Prince Albert's Bouquet: created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain in 1840, may have been created for the Queen's marriage to Prince Albert, the counterpart fragrance for women is Bouquet de Victoria.
So what does it smell like? It is an aromatic floral amber fragrance for men and women. I have compiled the ingredients from various recipes of the era to make the pyramid below.
Presented in the ‘Carré’ styled bottle.
Most likely discontinued by 1900-1910.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is an aromatic floral amber fragrance for men and women. I have compiled the ingredients from various recipes of the era to make the pyramid below.
- Top notes: neroli, citron, bergamot, orange, cassie, angelica
- Middle notes: cloves, rosemary, cardamom, jasmine, tuberose, rose
- Base notes: clary sage, ambergris, musk, balsam of Peru, tonka
This fragrance was also manufactured by John Gosnell & Company as well as other companies such as Robert Best Ede. "Court" perfumes were very popular during this time, as perfume companies created fragrances to commemorate special events, hoping to receive royal warrants for their products. Other fragrances were Victoria Bouquet, Adelaide Bouquet, Prince of Wales's Bouquet, Princess of Wales's Bouquet, etc.
Many of these fragrance recipes were included in numerous publications for the druggist and perfumer, most of them are pretty much the same in composition, though one recipe might include a different ingredient or exclude one for another, etc.
Bottles:
Presented in the ‘Carré’ styled bottle.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Most likely discontinued by 1900-1910.
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