Morny, Pink Lilac, 44 ml. or 1.5 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1932, London, England ..

'Morny was established in 1905 by chemist-perfumer Sidney F. Goss at 110 New Bond Street, London. The company was named after a horse called Mornington ridden by Victorian jockey Tom Cannon. The shop was decorated and fitted out in an English refinement of French style by S. Maw & Sons. In June 1906, the company moved to one-story premises at 201 Regent Street and traded as Morny’s Pharmacy Stores. Their perfumes were often named after music titles and themes. The company was placed in liquidation in July 1908 and S F Goss had ceased to be involved with company by then due to ill health, he subsequently died on the 26th of March 1911.

'A new trading company was formed in April 1909 under the name 'de Morny', with the sub-heading 'Parfums-Products de France' at 201 Regent Street. Reformed in 1918 as Morny Frères Ltd. To convey the French image that was so desirable in the perfume market, the company added a "de" in front of its name. They sold luxurious French style presentations with perfumes with French names, The company was so successful in France that it opened a branch in Paris.

'In 1965, the company was acquired by Lenthéric, a subsidiary of British-American Cosmetic Division, part of BAT. In 1967, BAT bought Yardley & Co and Lenthéric and Morny products integrated with Yardley’s. Morny and Lenthéric were relaunched in 2001 under new proprietors. Today you can find toiletries sold under the Morny name.' Cleopatra's Boudoir

In 1932 the following perfumes were considered Morny's "Fine Perfumes": Chaminade, Carnation, Chypre, Essence Mysterieuse, Jasmin, June Roses, Lily of the Valley, Narcisse Blanc et Noir, Nuit de Carnaval, Oak Leaf, Geranium, Pink Lilac, and Quintessence Violette. Several of these were soliflores.

Pink Lilac was launched in 1932, and was considered a fine and beautiful fragrance. Offered here is a very pristine bottle of the perfume in its original box, definitely from the 1930's or 40's.

Despite the short blooming season lilac is loved and adored everywhere for unpretentiousness, wonderful fragrance, lovely colors and purity. The scent of lilac has a beautiful creamy quality in the same way that Ylang Ylang is creamy. These are the probable notes ..

Top notes are Orange Blossom, Bergamot, and Neroli
Heart notes are Lilac, Jasmine, and Angelica Seed
Base notes are Galbanum, Sandalwood, and Vanilla

Offered here is a charming bottle of the lovely Pink Lilac in its original box. The bottle has never been opened and is still sealed with its inner plug. A little treasure ..