Elixir of Love No.1
Caswell-Massey

Although there never was a No. 2, Elixir of Love No. 1 was an inspired take on jasmine, rose, musk and lavender. Very close to the 2001 re-formulation of Casma, albeit the latter depended on a heavy dose of sandalwood in its make-up, Elixir of Love brought luxuriance back into Milady's boudoir.

Released in a cobalt blue bottle with a gold top, this scent is about as powdery comfortable as one can get. The creamy soaps, lotion and fabulous powder (with its own swansdown puff) that were also part of its line meant one could drift back into a day when quality products were the norm.

I not only indulged in these products for a decade, I often gave them as gifts to women friends. Always appreciated. Highly recommended.