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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Orgia by Myrurgia c1922

Orgia by Myrurgia: launched in 1922. Myrurgia's Orgia, pronounced "or-hee-ah", the Spanish word that signifies a profusion of things in the case of this perfume means many flowers, many lights, many loves.


Orgia was a permanent line available in the following products by 1930:
  • Parfum
  • Toilet Water
  • Face Powder
  • Face Powder Compact
  • Toilet Soap
  • Bath Soap
  • Vanishing Cream
  • Locion (Lotion)





Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance fragrance for women. It begins with a powdery top followed by an opulent floral heart, layered over a warm oriental base with a hint of musk.
  • Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot, spices
  • Middle notes: lily of the valley, jasmine, carnation, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom
  • Base notes: incense, cedar, vanilla, vetiver, sandalwood, ambergris, musk, oakmoss, patchouli, tonka bean

The Sketch, 1927:
"Orgia, the perfume of a thousand and one flowers, created by the world renowned artists, MYRURGIA, of Barcelona. Mi Lady is ever first to appreciate the qualities of a perfume so subtly elusive, so utterly distinctive, as ORGIA. Redolent of romance, its delicate aroma inspires dreams of soft, Andalusian nights, the languorous music of guitars, the splashing of hidden fountains. Distilled essence of a thousand and one flowers, the very soul of Spain. ORGIA is a perfume that takes pride of place on Mi Lady's toilet table. Then too there is ORGIA Bath and Toilet Soap, Complexion Powder, Cream, Hair Friction Lotion, and Brilliantine, all of them equally seductive, equally indispensable." 



The Sketch, 1927:
"Visions of sunny Spain, exquisite nights in Andalusia, the languorous music of guitars, the snick of the castanets. Perfume is the essence of Romance. Today, more so than ever, it lends added fascination to the sophisticated women of every land. In lovely Spain, they know this well, and Spain it is that has produced ORGIA, that dreamy, subtle perfume which is the chosen fragrance of the aristocracy of Spain. Distilled essence of a thousand and one flowers, ORGIA emphasises charm and beauty. ORGIA perfume, Bath and Toilet Soap, Complexion Powder and Cream, and Hair Friction Lotion may be obtained from high class hairdressers, perfumers, stores and beauty salons etc "




Sketch, 1927:
"In lovely Spain they know this well, and Spain it is that has produced ORGIA— that dreamy, subtle perfume which is the chosen fragrance of the aristocracy of Spain. Distilled essence of a thousand and one flowers ORGIA emphasizes charm."

Bottles:

Orgia was housed in various bottles over the years. The original Orgia packaging was a white surface with red bell flowers distributed irregularly on it .
















 









Fate of the Fragrance:


Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in the 1950s.

Reformulated and relaunched in 1973. So what does the reformulation smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. It starts off with an aldehydic top, followed by an elegant floral heart, resting on a feminine, powdery woody base.
  • Top notes: aldehydes, peach and bergamot
  • Middle notes: lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, orris
  • Base notes: sandalwood, musk, tonka bean, vetiver, benzoin, amber 


Vogue, 1973:
"Orgia, a recent fragrance from Myrurgia, is like a profuse display of fresh flowers, music, bright lights, Spanish artistry."

Vogue, 1975:
"Myrurgia's Orgia perfume, for example, now comes in Dusting Powder, Cream Perfume, plus Spray Cologne."

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