Caswell-Massey, Persian Leather, 88 ml. or 3 oz. Flacon, Cologne Water, 1889, 1960, 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.

Persian Leather by Caswell-Massey is a discontinued men's fragrance originally introduced in the mid-20th century. It features a rich leather scent profile blended with notes of tonka, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, and birch tar.

Today, original vintage bottles and shave lotions are rare collector's items. Leather cologne water and shave lotion were offered in the line. Key Notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli, and Smoky Birch Tar

Long discontinued by Caswell-Massey, making surviving bottles valuable on secondary markets. Offered here is an absolutely pristine bottle of the lovely Persian Leather .. never used or opened. No box ..