Lucien Lelong, Sirôccó, Sirocco, 'Warm Wind', 7 ml. or 0.25 oz. Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1934, Paris, France order ..

Lucien Lelong belongs to an elite pantheon of French designers who, in the early 20th century, became instrumental in shaping the world of haute couture for decades to come. Among his contemporaries were Chanel, Worth, Patou, Lanvin and Schiaparelli, each of whom has left an indelible mark on fashion.

Lucien Lelong was born in Paris on October 11, 1889, the son of Arthur and Valentine Lelong. In 1921, he opened the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Success seemed to come to him overnight. In 1924, he left the Madeleine district to settle at 16 Avenue Matignon in Paris and started his perfume company. Believing perfume to be an essential part of a woman's dress, the designer in 1924 established the Société des Parfums Lucien Lelong, experimenting with fragrance using very modern, luxury presentations. Lelong eventually had shops in London and New York.

Launched in 1934, Sirôccó is an Oriental chypre fragrance for women. Sirôccó is the name of a strong warm dry wind that travels across the deserts of North Africa. The 1930's was a time of great interest in the countries across the Mediterranean .. Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt.

Top notes are Rose, Jasmine, Lilac, Violet, Carnation, and Ylang Ylang
Heart notes are Oak Moss, Galbanum, and Musk
Base notes are Spices, Coriander, Clove, Sandalwood, and Cedar

Offered here is a lovely tiny flacon of this lovely fragrance. It has never been opened or used. Comes with its beautiful little original presentation box .. order