Caswell-Massey, Charleston Daphne, Tuberose, 88 ml. or 3 oz. Flacon, Cologne Water, 1889, 1980, Newport, Rhode Island, USA ..

Founded in 1752 in Newport, Rhode Island, Caswell-Massey is America’s original apothecary and perfumery, long considered one of the foremost purveyors of scent and luxury. They are known for their exquisitely crafted triple-milled bath and hand soaps, their time-tested apothecary remedies, their shaving soaps, and for extraordinary grooming and shaving accessories. Caswell-Massey was the author of classic American fragrances and an early leader in developing many popular remedies such as our cucumber eye pads, almond and aloe soaps, lotions, and shaving creams.

Stewards of the brand such as Dr. Hunter, John Rose Caswell, William Massey and Ralph Taylor shared a passion and a talent for perfumery and customer service .. still hallmarks of the brand today. Their treasured archives contain original formulas for many of their signature and bespoke perfumes, including their enchanting Elixir of Love No. 1. Their ongoing commitment to unique fragrance experiences has also yielded iconic American scents such as Number Six, Jockey Club, Newport and White Rose.

During the Twentieth Century, Caswell-Massey established its reputation as a leading perfumer by creating exclusive scents for celebrity customers, especially those willing to pay for something bespoke. They count Jaqueline Onassis, JFK, Cole Porter, Lauren Bacall and the Rolling Stones among their fans.

In their legendary New York City Store, Ralph Taylor made it a practice to become deeply acquainted with the person he was making the scent for. For example, the perfume he created for Greta Garbo, who was known as a woman of mystery, featured nutmeg .. thought to be a narcotic ‘mood enhancer’. Into the 1970s, there were profiles created for each customer .. what they liked to do, eat, their size, shape, favorite colors and pastimes .. to land on the perfect bespoke scent. Customers would ‘try on’ scents for a few weeks before their personal formulations were mastered.

Many of the fragrances offered by Caswell-Massey today are rooted in these bespoke fragrances, and many more exist in their famed archives as starting points for new fragrances they have yet to introduce to the public.

Caswell-Massey's Southern Gardenia is an archival or older iteration of their classic floral line, while their current modern equivalent .. created in collaboration with the New York Botanical Garden .. is the popular Gardenia Eau de Toilette. This is the original version in the Cologne format.

Top Notes are Citrus Zest and Leafy Green accord
Heart Notes are Creamy Gardenia Petals, White Flowers, and White Peony
Base Notes are Silken White Woods

Charleston Daphne was launched by Caswell-Massey in 1980 as part of the 'trio collection'. The collection was commissioned by Historic Charleston Reproductions to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston Daphne by Caswell-Massey is a classic, discontinued vintage floral fragrance. Known for its rich, true-to-life white flower profile.

This special historic release consisted of three distinct scents:

* Southern Gardenia (for women)
* Charleston Daphne (for women)
* Lord Ashley Cooper (the sole masculine scent in the collection

While the Southern Gardenia fragrance focuses on lush white florals, the Daphne formula leaned into a more vintage, opulent spring profile.

Top Notes are Bold, Central Lilac
Heart Note are Rich, Velvety Tuberose
Base Notes are Warm, Sweet, Resinous Amber

Offered here is a rather rare bottle of the Caswell-Massey Charleston Daphne Cologne. I had to open the outer wrapper to photograph the bottle, so I can guarantedethat it has never been used .. Quite rare to find one of these nowadays ..

Tuberose lovers ..