Mon Amie Elizabeth by Babani & Elizabeth Arden c1926

Mon Amie Elizabeth by Babani & Elizabeth Arden was launched in 1926.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It was described as a delicate floral fragrance and a blend of seven different odors. "The captivating fragrance based on real Russian Leather essence."

• Top notes: bergamot
• Middle notes: clove oil, rose, orange blossom, orris
• Base notes: Russian Leather, civet, birch tar oil, vanilla, styrax, benzoin, sandalwood

 

Bottles:

The largest size of the parfum was a 32 ounce bottle which retailed for $125 in 1930.

The Amarillo Globe Times, 1929:

"Mon Amie Elizabeth - a delicate blend of odors - "the perfect gift of a friend to a friend'.."

The bottle for Mon Amie Elisabeth was available in two sizes: the less expensive bottle is of colorless glass, the expensive model, the de luxe, was of yellow cut to clear crystal. 

This bottle measures 5 1/4" tall x 2 5/8" wide. It is yellow crystal, cut with clear round windows on each side. The front has gold writing which reads: "Mon Ami Elizabeth Maurice Babani Paris". The ground bottom is etched "MADE IN FRANCE." 

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1941.