Because the house of Boué Soeurs was originated in 1899 and closed its doors in the year of 1953, we cannot be sure of the perfumeur or the exact notes of the gorgeous vintage 1924 fragrance, Lilas de Minuit. We have collected some information about the fragrance and design house as well as their long discontinued fragrance Lilas de Minuit below for you to reference as well as our best guess at its note composition.
Possible Notes
Lilac, Heliotrope or Violet, Bergamot or Neroli, Musk or Sandalwood
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From Cleopatra's Boudoir blog:
"Lilas de Minuit (Midnight Lilac) was a fragrance from Boué Soeurs that epitomized delicate femininity and elegance. Described as "sweet, light – the exquisite crystallization of femininity," this perfume likely captured the soft and romantic essence of lilac blooms at their most enchanting. The name itself evokes a serene, moonlit garden where the air is perfumed with the subtle yet captivating aroma of lilacs.
The fragrance's composition would have centered on lilac as its star note, a scent known for its gentle sweetness and powdery, slightly green nuances. To enhance its ethereal quality, the blend may have included soft floral notes such as heliotrope or violet, which could add a creamy, almond-like undertone and a hint of vintage charm. The lightness of the perfume suggests the use of airy citrus top notes like bergamot or neroli, lending freshness and brightness to the opening.
To ground the delicate floral bouquet, subtle base notes such as white musk or sandalwood might have been incorporated, providing a soft, velvety finish. These elements would have balanced the composition, ensuring it remained light and tender while offering a lingering trace of refinement.
From Perfume Intelligence website:
"A couture house established by sisters Sylvie Boue Montegut and Baroness Jeanne Boue d’Etreillis at 9 rue de le Paix, Paris, France in 1899; couturiers; launched - Quand les Fleurs Rêvent (1922), Pour L’Amour (1923), Cantique du Roy (1924), Bacchanale, Parfums Boue and Cytherea (1925), Pour Toujours (1926), Ambrya, Chypria and Narcyssia (1927), Côte d’Azure Roses (1930). . Opened ateliers in New York , Palm Beach, San Francisco, London and Bucharest. Associated with Marques de Elorza. Business closed in 1953."