L’Oeillet Du Roy by Houbigant c1906

L’Oeillet Du Roy by Houbigant: launched in 1906. Created by Paul Parquet.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It was a carnation based perfume for women.

• Top notes:
• Middle notes: carnation
• Base notes:

Life, 1912:

"Cœur de Jeannette is a subtle caress of tropical fragrance, most delicate and dainty. More pronounced is Houbigant's famous Ideal, a rich bouquet. Peau d'Espagne, is a man's perfume, positively masculine. Violette Houbigant is a reminiscence of shady woods a master achievement in the making of a violet odor. Houbigant brings to you the perfumed moonlight in his Jasmin; his La Rose France is an epitome of Pompadour and the salons of old France; Houbigant's Giroflee is a languorous dream; his Lilies of the Valley, Muguet, an exotic rapture; and his Carnation of the King, Oeillet du Roi, a royal duplicate of this exquisite flower; each one a revelation of unique fragrance and exquisitely good taste to its delighted recipient."

Bottle:

"L'Oeillet du Roy," a perfume bottle for Houbigant, circa 1920s, in blue French opaline crystal, with hang tag, in box. Ht. 4"

Baccarat flacon, c1910, photo by laura palanga

c1920, photo by monalisa

1930  flacon

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.