Evening in Paris

Just ordered an interesting retro-scent from an unusual place. I was looking for Evening in Paris, which was a 1920s fragrance that came in a deep blue bottle. I found it online at The Vermont Store, a sort of Yankee homespun catalog that does have nostalgic products. It just goes to show, you can't tell where retro-scents can be uncovered.

My mom used to have this scent. It hasn't been available in the U.S. since the 1960s, except through www.vermontcountrystore.com. I don't have a clear memory what it smells like. This is sort of perfume roulette.

However, it was created by perfumist Earnest Breaux, whose most celebrated concoction remains Chanel No. 5.