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Monday, May 20, 2013

Ave Maria by Prince Matchabelli c1929

Ave Maria by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1929. A lovely prayer in perfume. Dedicated to Princess Norina Matchabelli.





Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It was classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women. It was described as "For the worldly, a mystical, clinging perfume with the slow exaltation of incense, roses and lilies. " and  "Ave Maria (delicious and mystic)", also described as an "incense and flower" scent.
  • Top notes: lilies, Calabrian bergamot, orange
  • Middle notes: rose, lily of the valley, Persian lilac, jasmine, orange blossom
  • Base notes: incense, Mysore sandalwood, Abyssinian ambergris, Tibetan musk, benzoin



c1929 ad


Bottles:







Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown.

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