Pompeia by LT Piver: launched in 1907. Created by Louis Armingeat. The name refers to the woman who for six years was the wife of Julius Caesar, until divorce proceedings put an end to their dubious relations.
Pompeia was available in a variety of products:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women.
Pompeia also utilized the artificial aroma chemical amyl salicylate, originally created by Russian born chemist Georges Darzens to create a clover scent for the perfume. Other aromachemicals included aldehyde C12, a hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, vanillin and methyl ionone.
Pompeia was available in a variety of products:
- Parfum (extrait/essence)
- Eau de Toilette
- Eau Vegetale
- Lotion
- Soap
- Face Powder
- Talc
Original Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes: amaryllis, aldehyde C12, neroli, bergamot, lemon, petitgrain, lavender, sweet orange, sweet pea
- Middle notes: clove, honeysuckle, heliotrope, Bulgarian rose, rose de Mai absolute, jasmine, ylang ylang, iris absolute, geranium,
- Base notes: vetiver, costus, opoponax, vanilla absolute, patchouli, ambergris, Mysore sandalwood, oakmoss, tonka bean, labdanum
Pompeia also utilized the artificial aroma chemical amyl salicylate, originally created by Russian born chemist Georges Darzens to create a clover scent for the perfume. Other aromachemicals included aldehyde C12, a hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, vanillin and methyl ionone.
Bottles:
Gorgeous graphics on the talcum powder tin. The shaker top is fitted with a slide closure, it has a patent date of Aug. 2, 1921. On the bottom of the tin, there is a patent date of January 11, 1921. Approximate measurements 4.25" tall x 3.5" widest part of the tin. This 3.5 oz tin is marked "3 1/2 oz Net Contents Created by L.T. Piver Paris, Made in The U.S.A. by Their Successors L.T. Piver Inc. NY"
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