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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Adastra by Caron c1936

Adastra by Caron: launched in 1936. Created by Ernest Daltroff. Introduced and sold at the World's Fair in 1939. I believe the name comes from the Latin, "Ad Astra" which translates to "to the stars". The theme of the 1933 World's Fair was a "Century of Progress" and all things futuristic.





Fragrance Composition:


So what did it smell like? It was classified as a green, chypre floral fragrance for women.
  • Top notes: bergamot, galbanum, green notes
  • Middle notes: jasmine, carnation, rose, tuberose
  • Base notes: oakmoss, ambergris, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, tonka, labdanum

Drug & Cosmetic Industry - Volume 45, 1939:

"Perfumes of Tomorrow. It is an unusual move for a major line to introduce three new perfumes at the same time, but Caron felt that a big effort had to be made if the perfume business was to be taken out of novelty packaging and brought back to its proper level of artistry, beauty and luxury where it belongs. Caron's presentation of the three perfumes is different and more luxurious than anything made so ar by the company. They are different from one another as each one is of a different inspiration and idea. The one illustrated is "Ad Astra" in a lovely bronze bottle, "Alpona" in a fan-like bottle and "Voeu de Noel" in a beautiful frosted bottle with embossed flowers. Caron is the only perfumer who took advantage of the World's Fair theme "World of Tomorrow " and will present perfumes in the French Pavilion at the New York World' Fair."


Harper's Bazaar - Volume 73, 1939:

"A new perfume from Caron called "Ad Astra," a fresh and romantic scent suitable for the excitement of a wedding day."


Bottles:

Presented in a richly gilded crystal spherical bottle with a disk shaped stopper molded in the shape of a stylized sun with rays designed by Felicie Vanpouille.


Harper's Bazaar, 1939:
"The golden globe at the left of it holds a new perfume by Caron called "Ad Astra," [sic] a fresh and romantic scent suitable for the excitement of a wedding day."












Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued (date unknown).It was still being sold in 1941.



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