D'Orsay, Le Dandy, 'The Dandy', 30 ml. or 1 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1925, Paris, France ..

The perfume house of Parfums d'Orsay is a truly aristocratic perfume line from France. The philosophy of the house is based on quality, understatement, character, seduction, praise, creativity and originality. They are very proud of their long tradition and heritage.

Although the house never belonged to the Count d'Orsay himself, his perfumes and the romantic air of his name gave birth to the Compagnie Francaise des Parfums d'Orsay, founded in 1908 with the goal to preserve the Count's perfume heritage and develop an aristocratic luxury perfume house on its basis. Many of the perfumes developed in this great perfume house were designed for men.

Launched in 1925, Le Dandy by D`Orsay is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas.

"It emanates a refinement that is both surprising and modern. Utterly innovative and unprecedented by virtue of its suave aroma of tobacco blended with notes of mature fruit and whisky, this is a thoroughbred parfum that combines strength and sophistication."

"In a jewel like bottle, a dream of lovingly cut crystal, are contained the voices of the soul of all the flowers, from which will arise for the one who will use it and for those who will breathe in its scent, the only truly spiritual, the only complete intoxication that counts: at the same time 'light', 'poetic', and 'fairylike' .. " Le Dandy advertisement.

Top notes are Whisky, Rum, Peach, Pineapple, and Plum
Heart notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Clove
Base notes are Sandalwood, Benzoin, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, and Tobacco

Offered here is an increasingly rare bottle of this delicious fragrance, still sealed and with little evaporatioin. Worn by men and woman alike. Lovely, and collectible. Box a little soiled.