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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Intoxication by D'Orsay c1938

Intoxication by D'Orsay: launched in 1938.

"Intoxication, the champagne fragrance that whispers 'Someone lovely has just passed by' wearing Intoxication".



Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like?  It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women with a delicious mingle of roses, lavender, lily of the valley, jasmine and spices.
  • Top notes: bergamot oil, lemon, mandarin orange , neroli
  • Middle notes: lily of the valley, lavender, jasmine, rose, orange blossom, ylang ylang, nutmeg, coriander
  • Base notes: amber, oakmoss, vanilla, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, musk, styrax, Brazilian rosewood, coumarin, linalyl, opoponax

"..it goes to your heart...Intoxication..the pulse stirring perfume by D'Orsay". 

Southeastern Drug Journal ... - Volume 21 - Page 81, 1946:
"Parfum D'Orsay's Intoxication perfume and toilet water, perfume from $5.50 to $35."


Bottles:

The bottle for Intoxication was manufactured by Verreries Brosse.





c1963 ad showing Intoxication Cologne Mist, Eau de Toilette, Perfume and sets.




Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown. By 1981, Intoxication and some other D'Orsay fragrances were distributed by Colonia of Largo Park, Stamford, Connecticut.

In 2006, it was revived by D'Orsay. This newly reformulated version was sold in upscale stores such a Bergdorf Goodman, Printemps, Takashimaya and Franck & Fils. The fragrance is sold in a 1.7 oz crystal spray flacon that looks nearly identical to the original bottle. The concentration is eau de parfum.

  • Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot, lemon, mandarin 
  • Middle notes: rose, orange blossom, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, nutmeg
  • Base notes: vetiver, patchouli vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, musk, benzoin





2 comments:

  1. I recently purchased a cello sealed full 2 fl.oz flacon of 'Intoxication' parfum, the packaging is circa mid 1960's with a detachable plinth and slip cover, almost Chanel by design with cream quilted paper board and gold script. Haven't opened it yet, one more for the stockpile & that inevitable rainy day 'lol'

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  2. I am 95 years old and still can dream of this marvelous fragrance...First gift of the Cologne was from a GI leaving for service in England, 1942. Bitter sweet memories. Betty Glenn

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