Peau d'Espagne by Houbigant: launched in 1894 and created by Paul Parquet as a perfume for a man.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral leather fragrance for men. Floral and musky. Peau d'Espagne is a man's perfume, neither sweet nor heavy, but positively masculine.
- Top notes: neroli, bergamot, verbena
- Middle notes: rose, lavender, cloves, cinnamon, geranium
- Base notes: leather, cedar, sandalwood, civet, musk, ambergris, oakmoss, balsam, vanilla, tonka, styrax, tobacco
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:
c1900, photo by Octavian Coifan
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.
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