- Bath Crystals: Perfect for a luxurious and aromatic bath experience, these crystals would dissolve in water, releasing the fragrance.
- Body Lotion: A moisturizing lotion that not only hydrated the skin but also left a lingering scent.
- Dusting Powder: A lightly scented powder used after bathing to keep the skin dry and fragrant.
- Talc: Similar to dusting powder, this product was used to absorb moisture and impart a subtle fragrance.
- Cologne Spray: The primary form of the fragrance, allowing users to apply the scent directly.
- Fragrance Sachet: Small sachets filled with the fragrance, ideal for placing in drawers, closets, or other small spaces to keep them smelling fresh.
Fragrance Composition:
- Top notes: orange blossom, gardenia, green notes, fruity notes and bergamot
- Middle notes: tuberose, orchid, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley and rose
- Base notes: Mysore sandalwood, ambergris, Indian musk, oakmoss, Mexican vanilla and cedar
Good Housekeeping, 1992:
"Now the timeless appeal of lace is captured in a fragrance of extraordinary beauty: Truly Lace. An opulent personal and home fragrance collection. "
Scent Profile:
Imagine stepping into a lush Victorian garden, where the air is filled with the delicate perfume of blooming flowers and the warm embrace of sweet spices. As you inhale deeply, let the fragrance unfold like a delicate dance of scents, each ingredient revealing its unique character.
Top Notes:
The first impression is of fresh, sweet orange blossoms, reminiscent of sunny days in the garden. It's vibrant and uplifting, like the laughter of a summer afternoon. Gardenia, a creamy, white floral note that adds depth and richness to the bouquet. It's elegant and sophisticated, evoking the glamour of Victorian soirées. Green notes lend a crisp, fresh quality to the scent, like the scent of freshly-cut grass or the leaves of a flourishing garden. A hint of ripe fruitiness adds a touch of sweetness and juiciness to the fragrance, like biting into a perfectly ripened peach or pear. Bergamot provides a zesty, citrusy note that adds a sparkling brightness to the composition, like sunlight dancing on dew-kissed petals.
Middle Notes:
Rich and heady, tuberose lends a sensual, creamy floral quality to the scent. It's opulent and intoxicating, like the embrace of velvet curtains in a Victorian boudoir. Exotic and alluring, orchid adds a mysterious allure to the fragrance. It's like stumbling upon a hidden garden filled with rare and exotic blooms. Jasmine contributes a classic floral note with an intoxicatingly sweet aroma. It's romantic and seductive, like the whispered promises of secret love letters. Soft and creamy, ylang-ylang adds a tropical sweetness to the bouquet. It's indulgent and sensual, like sinking into a bed of silk sheets. Delicate and ethereal, lily-of-the-valley adds a fresh, green sweetness to the scent. It's like a breath of springtime air, filled with the promise of new beginnings. The queen of flowers, rose adds a timeless elegance to the composition. It's romantic and classic, like a bouquet of freshly-cut roses on a Victorian vanity.
Base Notes:
Creamy and woody, Mysore sandalwood adds a soft, velvety texture to the fragrance. It's comforting and grounding, like the smooth touch of polished wood. Ambergris provides a warm, animalic note that adds a sensual depth to the scent. It's mysterious and alluring, like the hidden secrets of a Victorian mansion. Musky and seductive, Indian musk adds a sensual, skin-like quality to the fragrance. It's intimate and provocative, like a stolen kiss in the moonlight. Earthy and green, oakmoss adds a mossy, forest floor quality to the scent. It's grounding and comforting, like walking through a shaded grove on a warm summer day. Sweet and creamy, Mexican vanilla adds a rich, gourmand warmth to the composition. It's indulgent and comforting, like sipping on a cup of spiced chai by the fireside. Aromatic and woody, cedar adds a crisp, masculine edge to the fragrance. It's rugged and outdoorsy, like the scent of freshly-cut timber in a Victorian lumberyard.
As each note intertwines and harmonizes with the others, the fragrance of "Truly Lace" unfolds like a love letter to the romanticism and elegance of the Victorian era, capturing the essence of a bygone era in a bottle.
I have a bottle of Truly Love Perfume, talcum and body lotion. When did the name change to Truly Lace.
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