Essence Rare(1928)

A spiced floral-woody composition from Paul Schving for Houbigant, opening on bergamot and spices before a heart combining florals and woods, closing on amber, musk, and sandalwood. Essence Rare, Rare Essence, suggests a prestige positioning within Houbigant's catalog, consistent with its multi-material, richly layered structure. Schving's credited authorship distinguishes it from the many Houbigant releases attributed simply to unnamed in-house perfumers.