Rue Royale by Molyneux: launched in 1935.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women with a dominating rose facet. In a vintage publication, it was described as "fresh, light and subtle" and "young" for "teenagers." If she's a brunette, this is the perfume for her. It is spicy, light and subtle, a perfect blend for daytime wear.
Harper's Bazaar, 1936:
Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1947.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women with a dominating rose facet. In a vintage publication, it was described as "fresh, light and subtle" and "young" for "teenagers." If she's a brunette, this is the perfume for her. It is spicy, light and subtle, a perfect blend for daytime wear.
- Top notes: bergamot, neroli
- Middle notes: jasmine, Bulgarian rose, Bourbon Island ylang ylang, lilac, carnation
- Base notes: labdanum, Mysore sandalwood, musk, cedar, Singapore patchouli, Java vetiver, Tyrolean oakmoss, ambergris
Harper's Bazaar, 1936:
"Molyneux has a new perfume which he calls "Rue Royale." It is fresh and young, and like his clothes, has perfect aplomb, allure without stridence. Its appeal is to svelte English women who like to dance as well as they hunt."
Vogue, 1936:
"Rue Royale of Molyneux. For a Parisian, like her tender, elegant, intelligent and reticent city."
Marie-Claire, 1937:
"Rue Royale by Molyneux: Warm, spicy. Dominant note: amber and musk. For brunettes. For the socialite; little notebook cluttered with fittings, bridges, teas, dinners in town."
L'Amour de l'art, 1950:
"Rue Royale by Molyneux: Light, tenacious, original and subtle, this fragrance is perfect for young women and girls with brown hair. Its champagne scents - so to speak - are made of an opposition of musk and spring undergrowth with a heady note of Bulgarian rose and a flight of jasmine."
Bottles:
Signed Baccarat crystal flacon, parfum, stands 3 1/2" tall, photo from ebay seller gzus-freak
1 oz parfum, c1940s-1950s, photo by ebay seller coutureperfume
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1947.
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