Ligeia by Babani c1920

Ligeia by Babani: launched in 1920. Subtitled, Parfum de Manille.

"Ligéia, who comes from Manila in her lacquered bottle, powdered with gold, is as mysterious as the one whose memory it evokes."

Ligeia, Parfum de Manille, breath of legendary isles, dripping with the orchid sweetness of tropical places. Romantic, luxurious. A wonderful perfume blended from the exotic flowers of Manilla. Its elusive mysterious fragrance unconsciously recalls memories of happy bygone days. Perfume of the eternal siren! Ligeia is languorous, warm and soft as a velvet night, the perfume for luxurious negligees and soft afternoon tea gowns. 

Used alone, Ligeia emphasizes the warmth and depth of your personality. Mix Ligeia with Oeillet du Japon and you will have a perfume combining all the qualities of a romantic, luxurious nature with all the sophistication of Japan. Mix Ligeia with Ambre de Delhi to create your own perfume like Elizabeth Arden. Ligeia also unites with Ming to make a fresh and interesting fragrance.

c1926

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is a "langourous, warm and soft" sweet floral fragrance for women with a dominant orchid note.

• Top notes: hyacinth, lemon
• Middle notes: orchid, lilac, gardenia
• Base notes: sandalwood, vanilla, clove

It was suggested that you blend Babani's Ambre de Delhi with Ligeia or Ming to create a special perfume. Blend two parts of Ligeia with one of Afghani.

Bottle:

Ligeia was presented in an original flacon lacquered in black and decorated with powdered gold, fitted with jade glass stoppers. The presentation box is of gold color lined with green satin. Ligeia was also housed in other bottles. Five sizes all together.

Label on front "Ligeia Babani Paris" The bottle has a frosted glass stopper. Bottom of colorless glass bottle is embossed with "Babani -- Paris France".Box is also marked "Babani."

No. 1003. Our twelve extracts in an elegant gold box.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

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