Natchez: launched in 1982. The idea was by the Margaret Hodge Company. Florasythn created four fragrances and one of these was chosen to be Natchez. After 1.5 years of test marketing, Natchez was chosen.
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Sow hat does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It was a blend of sumptuous natural florals made up of Spanish magnolia, rare jasmine, camellia, fiery azalea, lily of the valley and a profusion of 10 other floral essences.
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The 0.25 oz retailed for $45, the 0.5 oz for $75, the 1 oz for $120. The Eau de Toilettes ranged in price from $22.50 to $35.
Interesting "Ear-omatics" were also sold, these earbobs released a burst of fragrance, by twisting a little dial on the earrings, made up of 14kt gold tone with clip backs or 14kt gold posts, they were available in either spiral shape or faux pearls or a Melon shape. These retailed for $40 and $42.
A sweepstakes was offered to customers from April 18th to May 1st. No purchase was necessary. Grand prize winners would receive a free trip to historic Natzchez, Mississippi. The winners would fly first class via Delta Airlines to stay at the luxurious Eola Hotel, circa 1920s for a three day, two night stay. Then get the chance to visit 6 antebellum mansions, all part of the National Registry of Historic Places. Including a lavish Southern breakfast at the Natchez mayor's home. And those were just the highlights!
Natchez was a flop and was discontinued shortly after introduction.
Fragrance Composition:
Sow hat does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It was a blend of sumptuous natural florals made up of Spanish magnolia, rare jasmine, camellia, fiery azalea, lily of the valley and a profusion of 10 other floral essences.
- Top notes: Spanish magnolia, bergamot
- Middle notes: jasmine, camelia, azalea, lily of the valley, rose
- Base notes: patchouli, oakmoss, musk, sandalwood
Bottles:
Available as
- 0.25 oz Parfum
- 0.5 oz Parfum
- 1 oz Parfum
- 2 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
- 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Splash
- 2 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
- 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
The 0.25 oz retailed for $45, the 0.5 oz for $75, the 1 oz for $120. The Eau de Toilettes ranged in price from $22.50 to $35.
Interesting "Ear-omatics" were also sold, these earbobs released a burst of fragrance, by twisting a little dial on the earrings, made up of 14kt gold tone with clip backs or 14kt gold posts, they were available in either spiral shape or faux pearls or a Melon shape. These retailed for $40 and $42.
A sweepstakes was offered to customers from April 18th to May 1st. No purchase was necessary. Grand prize winners would receive a free trip to historic Natzchez, Mississippi. The winners would fly first class via Delta Airlines to stay at the luxurious Eola Hotel, circa 1920s for a three day, two night stay. Then get the chance to visit 6 antebellum mansions, all part of the National Registry of Historic Places. Including a lavish Southern breakfast at the Natchez mayor's home. And those were just the highlights!
Fate of the Fragrance:
Natchez was a flop and was discontinued shortly after introduction.