Fleurs de Rocaille c1933

Fleurs de Rocaille by Caron: launched in 1933 (1934 in USA). Pronounced "FLERR-DUH-ROCK-EYE", the name means  'rock garden flowers in French. It was created by Ernest Daltroff.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It begins with a fresh floral heart, followed by a spicy floral heart, resting on a powdery floral base. A modern blend, basic floral fragrance with "aromatics" added for sparkle. A floral scent delicately evocative of the charming flowers to be found in so many English rock gardens.

• Top notes: palisander rosewood, neroli, basil, coriander, bergamot, gardenia and violet 
• Middle notes: carnation, jonquil, iris, lilac, narcissus, jasmine, lily of the valley, violet, rose, ylang-ylang, orris, mimosa
• Base notes: vetiver, opoponax, ambergris, civet, musk, cedar and Indian sandalwood

Marie-Claire, 1937:

"Fleur de Rocaille by Caron: Warm. Dominant note: flowers under the sun. She prefers her entire household, her husband, her children. She knows how to make 'a bouquet, a hem, a stew' (Leon-Paul Fargue) "

La Femme Chic, 1945:

 "In an equally refined note, Fleurs de Rocaille by Caron evokes a spring in Corsica or the Riviera; fresh, lively and penetrating aroma of small rock flowers, under the sun. It is suitable for all women, but especially for blondes. Although stubborn, it is a discreet perfume."

Bottle:

Presented in a footed, squat urn shaped bottle designed by Félicie Vanpouille, with a glass stopper containing a small paper image of a flower sprig in the center, a ruff of pierced paper lace and a black satin ribbon wrapped snugly around the neck completes the bottle's presentation.

Baccarat originally manufactured them between 1933 and 1935, then they were made by other glassmakers. The Baccarat bottles will either have the Baccarat acid stamp or will be inscribed with numbers on the cut and polished base and on the end of the stopper plug, these numbers should match, to show that they were ground for each other for a perfect fit.

The floral print on the stopper should be covered by a thin, curved piece of glass, later editions, not made by Baccarat have a thin piece of Lucite instead of the glass, other examples have nothing covering the print.

The bottles manufactured by both Baccarat and other glass works will have markings on the base such as acid stamps that merely say "France" or will have "Caron France" molded into the bottom.

Photo from worthpoint

This flacon came in various sizes:

• 3 oz = 3 1/4" tall x 2 1/2" wide
• 2 oz = 2 3/4" tall x  2 1/2" wide
• 1.056 oz = 2 1/4" tall 
• 1.0 oz = 2 1/4" tall x 2 3/4" wide
• 0.63 oz = 2" tall x 1 3/4" wide 
• 0.50 oz 1 3/4" tall x 1 3/4" wide.
• 0.25 oz = 1 1/2" tall

The original Parfum was available in the following:

• 1/4 oz  
• 1/2 oz  
• 1 oz  
• 2 oz  
• 4 oz  
• 1/8 oz Atomizer

The original Eau de Toilette was available in the following:

• 2 oz
• 4 oz
• 8 oz 

The fragrance was also available in 

• Dusting Powder

Also housed in a small clear glass purse flacon, studded with molded hobnails, called the peppercorn flacon. This miniature bottle holds just 1/4 oz of parfum.

Two other bottles housed Fleurs de Rocaille, known as the Derringer bottles, these were refillable spray canisters made up of goldtone metal imitating filigree. They were available as a small purse bottle holding 1/7 oz Parfum and a larger size spray which held 2 oz of Eau de Toilette.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.