D’ORSAY
Milord Bouquet D’Orsay

1938

aldehydes
lemon
orange
basil
lavender
bergamot
fruity notes
citrus notes

nutmeg
mint
black pepper
cinnamon
jasmine
rose

vetiver
ambergris
woody notes
oakmoss
patchouli
vanilla
musk
tonka bean
sandalwood

Milord was first released in 1911 as Parfum Milord Parfum (1911) • D’ORSAY. It was followed up with a Cologne A L’Extrait Milord EDC A L’Extrait • D’ORSAY. In 1938 a lighter, ‘daytime version’ called Bouquet D’Orsay was released Milord Bouquet D’Orsay (1938) • D’ORSAY. (*the photo used on this page is for Le Dandy Bouquet D’Orsay, but Milord was released as part of that same collection.)

‘Milord by D’Orsay: Milord is for you Milady. Aristocratic and refined, it is the scent of cant and gentry. Precious and fruity like a fragrant bouquet from a greenhouse, Milord is ecstatic on contact with the flesh.’ – L’Amour D’Art 1950

‘Fresh, fruity, light, Milord by d’Orsay is for the young girl. It halos without imposing itself.’ – Combat 1955

‘D’Orsay calls this perfume “Milord.” not that it was designed for a man. but because it’s his choice for his lady — one that proves the elegance of his taste and his excellent opinion of you!’ – Harper’s Bazaar 1937

Interestingly enough, there is an ad suggesting that it is in fact made for men.