Night and Day by Elizabeth Arden c1935

Night and Day by Elizabeth Arden: launched in 1935. Perfume's name appears to have been named after the Cole Porter song "Night and Day" from the movie "Gay Divorcee" and Broadway play in the 1930's.

 

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It was classified as a spicy and sweet floral perfume and was based on orchids and lilies. I have used a vintage perfume sample to give you an idea of how it would have smelled. I would need a second sample to provide more info as my sample was quite degraded. The perfume was recommended to be worn by the "exotic, vibrant Latin type." Another floral perfume, but with a bittersweet aroma.

• Top notes: aldehydes, mandarin orange, neroli, orchid, lily
• Middle notes: clove, rose absolute, carnation, pepper, jasmine, orange blossom 
• Base notes: ambergris, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood 

 

The Delineator, 1935:

"Arden's "Night and Day" is different enough so that it takes a little getting used to, but is worth the trouble."

Drug & Cosmetic Industry, 1936:

"Night and Day" toilet water complements the "Night and Day" perfume recently launched by ELIZABETH ARDEN. It may be used as a delicate perfume or after the bath as a mildly stimulating refreshing lotion. The subtly haunting, intangible, irresistible fragrance."

The Illustrated London News, 1936:

"Eau de Toilette, delicately scented with these Elizabeth Arden perfumes, Blue Grass, Night & Day and Jasmine."

Stage, 1937:

"Night and Day" is the new Arden perfume, $25"

Harper's Bazaar, 1939:

"Night & Day Perfume— $1.50, $12.50, $25.00."

Stage - Volume 15 - Page 103, 1939:

"ELIZABETH ARDEN— "Night and Day" is the new Arden perfume, $25, and there are some new mammoth bottles of "Blue Grass" that hold over eight ounces of scent, $60."

Ladies Home Journal, 1940:

"Twin Christmas Bells . . gay, festive . . . hold Elizabeth Arden's famous perfumes, Blue Grass and Night and Day . $3.75."

Good Housekeeping, 1941:

"Night and Day Perfume, 25.00.Other sizes (not shown)— 1.50, 3.00 and 12.50."

Harper's Bazaar, 1942:

"Night and Day Perfume $3.25."

Cue, 1949:

"Elizabeth Arden encloses her Blue Grass, Night and Day and It's You perfumes in heart - shaped , jeweled boxes at $ 2.25 and $ 3.25 . She also puts a golden flacon of On Dit on a vermillion cushion in a transparent , heart-shaped box."

Other products:

Night and Day was available in parfum, eau de toilette and eau de cologne, as well as lipstick.

 

 

Bottles:

Night and Day was presented in several different bottles. A very rare examples is a French art glass flacon, topped with a hand crafted amber glass sun shaped stopper. The bottle only measures 2.25" tall. it has a clear acetate hangtag with serigraphy. It was housed in a wooden box with a clear acetate cover, blue confetti lines the upper edges of the box, the bottle is nestled in a bed of gathered yellow satin.

Night and Day's standard bottle is made up of clear crystal, a rectangular shape with a stepped design. The flacon has a notched glass inner stopper and a pale pink faceted round over cap. The label is gold foil paper. By 1937, the bottle was available in two sizes, retailing at $12.50 and $25.

Night and Day was also contained in a miniature bottle, clear glass, triangular shape with pointed stopper.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.