Ave Maria by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1929. A lovely prayer in perfume. Dedicated to Princess Norina Matchabelli.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It was classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women. It was described as "For the worldly, a mystical, clinging perfume with the slow exaltation of incense, roses and lilies. " and "Ave Maria (delicious and mystic)", also described as an "incense and flower" scent.
- Top notes: lilies, Calabrian bergamot, orange
- Middle notes: rose, lily of the valley, Persian lilac, jasmine, orange blossom
- Base notes: incense, Mysore sandalwood, Abyssinian ambergris, Tibetan musk, benzoin
c1929 ad
Bottles:
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.