Charles Faÿ Perfumery was established at 9 rue de la Paix, Paris, in 1850 by Charles Faÿ and at that time it was known as Maison Faÿ. They were purveyors of perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries. They were best known for their powder Veloutine, and therefore changed their name to Parfumerie Veloutine after they won a gold medal for it at the 1900 Exposition.
Not a whole lot is known about Ch. Faÿ since he was making perfume at a time when few records were kept. I have two bottles of his perfumes in my personal collection, and I can attest to their beautiful feminine appeal, delicate floral scents, and heavenly presentation.
Les Charmettes was launched in 1905, not long after Ch. Faÿ had won a coveted medal at the great Exposition. It is a beautiful sweet feminine floral perfume, so hard to find in today’s perfume industry. Les Charmettes was presented in a flacon by Cristalleries de Baccarat design # 99, a variation was launched in 1920. Cleopatra's Boudoir.
Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Lilac and Lily of the Valley
Heart notes are Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Heliotrope, Osmanthus and Lily
Base notes are Sandalwood, Galbanum and Oak Moss
Offered here is a beautiful crystal flacon by Baccarat containing over 2 ounces of this very rare perfume. Still sealed and with its original baudruche. There are a few tiny flea bites along the collar of the bottle that have accumulated with age and a small chip at the tip of the bouchon.. Highly collectible and very very rare.
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