D’ORSAY
Duo PARFUM

1928

bergamot
lemon
neroli
honeysuckle

iris
clove
jasmine
violet
rose
orange blossom
ylang-ylang
carnation

amber
musk
sandalwood
patchouli
oakmoss
tonka
vanilla

Duo was first released in 1928 as parfum Duo Parfum (1928) • D’ORSAY. It was released in a lighter Bouquet D’Orsay version in 1938 Duo Bouquet D’Orsay (1938) • D’ORSAY. It was re-released in 1947 as parfum Duo Parfum (1947) • D’ORSAY & EDT Duo EDT (1947) • D’ORSAY.

‘Duo by D’Orsay: launched in 1928. Duo was presented as a “younger” version of the unisex Le Dandy fragrance, meant to be worn by both men and women. In fact, as you can see from the 1930 ad, it mentions, that the new fragrance is “Worthy of him, worthy of you, Madame, Le Dandy, presents to you, his cadet, Duo D’Orsay.’ Dorsayperfumes.blogspot.com

‘The perfume’s export was halted during WWII but resumed again in 1947. It was finally discontinued in 1954 to make room for newer D’Orsay fragrances to come on the market.’ – Dorsayperfumesblogspot.com

‘Duo by D’Orsay: the ineffable joy of this silent dialogue where the flowers seem to catch up the hearts under the perfume of the blossoming trees. The shy violet smells to exalt this duo which charms you with so many shades and enchantment.’ – L’Amour D’Art 1950

‘Duo by D’Orsay – reminiscent of oriental splendor; warm and penetrating, nuanced with iris and jasmine, it proceeds from that magic of ancient civilizations.’- – Combat 1955