Saturday, November 2, 2013

Espalier Du Roy by Rosine c1911

Espalier Du Roy by Rosine: launched in 1911. The name means "Espalier of the king". Espalier is the horticultural and ancient agricultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit trees ornamental shrubs, by pruning and tying branches to a frame. The branches are trained to grow flat against a wall, supported on a lattice or a framework of stakes. Poiret had various espaliers in his own garden.





Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? I have no notes on this composition.

Bottle:


Clear glass rectangular flacon, metal cap topped with an imitation ruby cabochon, manufactured by Baccarat. Modern and masculine square bottle. An ornate fabric pattern of the XVIII century adorns the box, the label featuring flowers growing against a trellis (the espalier), was designed by Georges Lepape and is one of the first expressions of the Art Deco style.






Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1923.

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