Chypre c1917

Chypre by Houbigant: launched in 1916. This was part of the Floral Series.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot
• Middle notes: rose, jasmine
• Base notes: oakmoss, ambergris, musk, labdanum, tonka bean, patchouli, sandalwood

Bottles:

1923 Houbigant catalog page

The Chypre line consisted of various products (number prefacing each is the catalog number):

• 2740 - Extract (Parfum) 1 oz stands " tall
• 740 - Extract (Parfum) 2.5 oz stands " tall
• 2654 - Toilet Water - 4 oz stands "tall
• 654- Toilet Water - 8 oz
• 1036 - Sachet Powder 1.5 oz bottle
• 127bis - Eau Vegetale in a 6.25 oz bottle
• 746 Eau de Cologne Florale 4 oz
• 747 Eau de Cologne Florale 8 oz
• 748 Eau de Cologne Florale 16 oz
• 749 Eau de Cologne Florale 32 oz
• 1614 - Brilliantine (concrete in tube)

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.