Syringa and Syringa du Japon by Guerlain c1870

Syringa du Japon: created in 1870 by Aime Guerlain.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance.  

• Top notes: mock orange, lemon, green notes, pepper, acacia
• Middle notes: lilac, jasmine, honeysuckle, magnolia, rose, orange blossom
• Base notes: sandalwood, musk

Later on, the perfume probably made use of synthetic Syringa, explained below.

Bulletin de la Société d'encouragement pour l'industrie nationale, Volume 96, 1897:

"As we have noted about the essence of roses it is likely that this species as well as their perfumes pelargonium must not only geraniol and citronellol but still ethers compounds of these alcohols. The work of MM. J. Dupontet, J. Guerlain we have already mentioned as well as the observations made by MM. E. Charabot and G. Chiris confirm this hypothesis Terpineol Terpilénol G10H18O. This compound has a pleasant scent of syringa is sold commercially in perfumery under the name of Syringa, Lilacine, Muguet, etc.. The old syringa extracts were completely eliminated by terpineol products. Used in measured amounts in effect provides a scent that is indistinguishable from the fresh flowers of syringa. This compound is a product of hydration of turpentine or a dehydration product of terpine."

Bottles:

Presented in the Carre flacon.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.