Princess Norina by Prince Matchabelli: created in 1928 as a special tribute to his wife.
The New Yorker - Volume 11 - Page 47, 1935:
c1929 ad
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women and was described as a "subtle breath of precious flowers""jasmine and orange blossom". I have no published notes on this composition. I would need a sample to tell you what it smells like.- Top notes:
- Middle notes: jasmine, orange blossom
- Base notes:
The New Yorker - Volume 11 - Page 47, 1935:
"Matchabelli : The best still is Duchess of York (lilac), but Grace Moore (tantalizing and spicy), Princess Norina, and Empress of India (very exotic and Oriental) are in great demand."
Bottles:
1926 Prince Matchabelli Princess Norina perfume bottle and stopper as a crown in black glass, gold detail, label. 3 1/4 in. Photo from Perfume Bottle Auctions
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.
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