Trophee by D'Orsay c1935

Trophee by D'Orsay: launched in 1935.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a warm leathery floral fragrance for women. Exotic flowers layered over Russian leather and a chypre base.

• Top notes: bergamot
• Middle notes: rose, jasmine
• Base notes: Russian leather, ambergris, musk, oakmoss, labdanum, sandalwood, patchouli

Vogue, 1936:

"D'Orsay Trophee. With sobriety, movement and the joy of sports competitions. And sweet is the victory."

Marie-Claire, 1937:

"Trophee by D'Orsay: warm. Dominant note: Russian leather and flowers. For the lover...'the thirty-year-old woman'...who can be from twenty-five to forty-five. Phèdre or Anna Karenina."

L'Amour de l'art, 1950:

"Trophée by D'Orsay: magnificent and sweet smell that affirms the victory of the woman. Bundle of precious leathers for a brunette with a golden face, it is also a perfume that brings beauty in its wake."

Combat, 1955:

"Trophee by D'Orsay is an evening fragrance. Its scents of Russian leather and tropical flowers marry admirably with furs and the atmosphere of social evenings."

It was suggested to be worn with furs, during the evening to the opera or theatre.

Bottles:

Trophee was originally launched as a parfum, by 1938, it was offered in a lighter cologne form called Bouquet D'Orsay, a cooling, refreshing way to wear the fragrance during daytime. Bouquet D'Orsay, came in a four ounce bottle and available in these fragrances: Milord, Le Dandy, Duo, Trophée, Comtesse, Gardenia and Chypre.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown. I believe it was discontinued in the 1950s.

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