Moskari by Houbigant c1887

Moskari by Houbigant: launched around 1887 Still being sold in 1923. After this date it was sold under the Houbigant owned Cheramy label. It is interesting to note that the word moskari translates to "mosquitoes" in Basque.

photo by Bennett

"PARFUMERIE SPÉCIALE AU MOSKARI

"The essence forming the basis of Moskari Perfumery is extracted from a very fragrant odor that grows in the eastern part of China; it is specially distilled on site for our House, which has ensured its ownership.

It will be easy to convince oneself, with use, that Moskari products are superior and worthy of attracting attention; they contain in taste their effectiveness the principles specific to the hygiene of the body, the freshness of the complexion and the conservation of beauty."

 

 EAU DE TOILETTE AU MOSKARI

We have composed with Moskari, an Eau de Toilette whose rich fragrance and real properties are well established. — Used in lotion or in the bath, it refreshes the complexion, softens the skin while preserving its velvety feel and exerts a hygienic and beneficial action on the organism.

• Per litre, bottle with emery cap..14 francs 80
• 1/2 litre, bottle with emery cap..7 francs 50
• Large model cylindrical bottle with emery cap 3 francs 80
• Small model flat bottle with cork stopper, 1 franc 95

 

 SAVON AU MOSKARI

This soap is especially recommended for dancers whose exquisite dermal sensitivity refuses to use other soaps. It whitens the skin and impregnates it with a delicious scent.

• The box of 3 ... 5 francs 70.
• The liter, fl. emery cap 14 fr. 80
• 1/2 liter id. id. 1 fr. 50

 

ESSENCE DE MOSKARI

The Essence of Moskari faithfully reproduces the sweet smell of the flower. This perfume, of incomparable finesse and slightly penetrating, charms and recreates the most delicate sense of smell.

• Special model 4 francs 45

 POUDRE DE RIZ AU MOSKARI

Adherent and invisible, this powder gives the face a perfectly natural velvety feel and gives it a delicious feeling of freshness, it brightens the complexion and protects the skin from any irritation.

• The box. , 2 francs 50

Special House items, recommended:

• Soap or milk of Thridace, the box of 3: 3 fr. 75
• Lait d'Iris de Florence, the bottle: 2 francs 25
• Rice powder Ophelia, Blanche, Rosee and Rachel, the box: 2 francs

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