Carnation by Elizabeth Arden c1939

Carnation by Elizabeth Arden: launched in 1939.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? I have no published notes on this composition. I would need a sample.

• Top notes: clove
• Middle notes: carnation
• Base notes:

Harper's Bazaar, 1939:

"Gifts inspired by Elizabeth Arden's unerring instinct for knowing what women want...Carnation Perfume — $6.75, $12.50, $20.00."

Arts & Decoration, 1940:

"New designs in glass grow better and better, and the most interesting new forms in decorative glass have appeared at the Spicy carnation perfume in a nest of gay posies. From Elizabeth Arden."

Good Housekeeping, 1941:

"Elizabeth Arden...Carnation or White Orchid Bath Set (Flower Mist and Dusting Powder, $2.50)."

Bottles: 

1930s Elizabeth Arden Carnation perfume bottle and stopper, clear glass, labels, sealed, box (plastic cover as is). 2 1/4 in. Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction.

c1930s Elizabeth Arden Carnation perfume bottle and stopper, clear glass, interior blown flower, sealed, hang tag, box. 2 in. Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction.

"Carnation," a special miniature perfume bottle for Elizabeth Arden, circa 1930s, in clear and opaque green glass with interior blown flower and hang tag, in original window box. L of box 4 in (10 cm) Photo by Rago Arts

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.

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