Organdi
Coryse Salome (1934)

SALOME – ORGANDI – 1934

Perfumista and collector, Alexandra Star, tells us that “Salomé was established in 1909 by Marius Cartier and sold perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries at his shop at 8 place de l'Opera, Paris. Salome was affiliated with Cartier.

“Coryse was established in 1919 by Maurice Blanchetat, also in Paris and also sold perfumes, toiletries and cosmetics. He purchased the perfumery Salomé in 1929 and the two companies merged into Coryse Salomé.

“Gauze,” “tissue,” and “organdy” are all terms, which may be applied to organza-like fabrics. This is the image that Organdi perfume sums up – a sheer beautiful light feminine silk fabric!”

Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli
Heart notes: Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla, Civet

This is an unusual scent, with an autumnal feel to it. Florals deeply saturated, yet light, and floating over a solid, unctuous slightly bitter base. The impression is that of a crisp autumn day walking in the woods, boots moving through fallen leaves.

It has the feel of a floral chypre. The musk and civet really hold the florals down, so they don't float away. These two are masterfully blended.

It is a scent for nostalgia, for wistful remembrance. Quite stunning and quite rare.