oregano lily lilac carnation orris jasmine ylang-ylang narcissus rose
civet musk honey vetiver heliotrope
‘The Jean Patou Ma Collection consists of twelve perfumes originally launched between 1925 and 1964, then re-released in 1984 under the wing of Jean Kérleo, then in-house perfumer at Patou.
The formulae were reputedly reproduced faithfully to the degree that it was realistically possible, making them fascinating facets of their era in more ways than one, but earning them alas the misfortune of ultimately being discontinued. Many of the “Ma Collection” perfumes share an aromatic base which threads common tonalities among them. Although olfactory gems, these are scents very much embedded in their time frame. A vast ocean of difference divides them from today’s fragrances.’ – Jean Patou Perfumes (Blogger)
