For Study Not Skin
Prolific French perfumer Jean Carles created Emir for the House of Dana in the 1930s. Eclipsed by the more popular Tabu and Canoe, Emir is now most well-known as the perfume found on Frida Kahlo's nightstand. Frequently described as what we would know call an Amber perfume, Emir is grounded by generous amounts of Vetiver, the familiar "vintage" notes of real oakmoss, and tons (perhaps a few too many) other ingredients. The transformative use of aldehydes to provide lift and effervescence is characteristic of their influence on "modern perfumery" that occurred early in the 20th Century.
The reproduction of Emir included in this set is based on a formula provided by Fraterworks. Informed by Jean Carles' journals, this reproduction includes IFRA restricted materials (For Study, Not Skin) and provides a rare window into the past.
Vintage perfumes suffer from evaporation, degradation, and oxidation, and aren't representative of the true character of the original perfume. Aldehydes and citrus notes that provide sparkle and lift are often the first to degrade. In order to identify some of the notes that are typically absent, the three aldehydes C-10, C-12 Lauric, and C-14 (Gamma Undecalactone, not a true lactone).
Included:
4ml of Reproduction Emir
3 - 1ml vials of Aldehydes/Lactone
Pipettes/Scent Strips
