L'Elu by Marquay: launched in 1946.
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So what does it smell like? It is classified as a chypre fragrance for women.
Like other Marquay perfumes, L'Elu was housed inside of a squat octagonal clear glass bottle molded with indented curves, topped by a diamond cut stopper, sometimes gold plated. These little bottles were presented inside small drawstring pouches of velvet or brocade.
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Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes: bergamot and galbanum
- Middle notes: Bulgarian rose and Grasse jasmine
- Base notes: oakmoss, sandalwood, patchouli, labdanum, Virginia cedar
Bottles:
Like other Marquay perfumes, L'Elu was housed inside of a squat octagonal clear glass bottle molded with indented curves, topped by a diamond cut stopper, sometimes gold plated. These little bottles were presented inside small drawstring pouches of velvet or brocade.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still sold in 1964.