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Monday, January 16, 2023

Bouquet Princess Alexandra by Guerlain c1878

Bouquet Princess Alexandra by Guerlain: launched in 1878. Created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain.



Created to honor the birth of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Alexandra Louise Olga Victoria; September 1,1878 – April 16,1942)


Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? I would classify this as a floral fragrance for women.

  • Top notes: bergamot
  • Middle notes: rose, rose geranium 
  •  Base notes: cassia


Bottle:


Probably housed in the Carre flacon.


Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1886

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