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Matchabelli(1926)
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The house’s inaugural fragrance, Matchabelli is a classic American floral that begins with a sparkling aldehydic‑citrus opening, unfolds into a refined heart of rose and jasmine, and rests on a soft, musky amber base. Celebrated for its understated elegance, it remains a hallmark of early 20th‑century perfumery.
Did you know?
This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth, the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5, that historians say probably isn't true.
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Matchabelli is a fragrance from Prince Matchabelli, released in 1926. It opens with Aldehydes, Bergamot, and Neroli, moves into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang‑ylang, and settles into a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
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