Molinard, Xmas Bells, Cloches de Noël, Noel, 30 ml. or 1 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1926, 1940, Baccarat, Paris, France ..

The Maison Molinard was founded in 1849 in Grasse, Provence, in the south of France, cradle of the world's perfume industry. It has remained an entirely family-run business to this day, and is also the oldest of its kind. At that time, Molinard produced floral waters and Eaux de Cologne, which it sold in its "little shop" in the town centre. In 1891, Queen Victoria stayed at Grasse, and bought Eaux de Cologne there.

In 1900, the company moved into an old perfume factory, where the distillery structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel. Molinard is still there today. A typical Provençal showroom was set up, and its first customers were wealthy foreigners from England and Russia. They came to admire its magnificent collection of 17th and 18th century furniture, and buy Molinard eaux de Cologne together with all its floral fragrances.

Xmas Bells by Molinard was launched in 1926. It was also known by the name Cloches de Noel in France. The gorgeous and elegant back bottle was produced by Baccarat. Molinard launched this perfume as a special note for Christmas, but for many women, this became a year round favourite. With spicy Carnation and Clove notes, this is a beautiful rare Molinard favourite.

Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Blossom, French Herbs, and Juniper
Heart notes Rose, Carnation, Cinnamon, and Cloves
Base notes are Pine, Leather, Woods, and Amber

Offered here is a beautiful pristine one ounce bottle of this increasingly rare fragrance. It is almost completely full and has seen no evaporation. No box. Treasured by collectors, and almost impossible to find .. a sweet delicate Christmas scent .. so beautiful! I am personally in love with this precious sweet scent .. Super super rare .. and thus expensive! I also sell this in decanted samples if you wish to try it.