Possession by Corday
Women 1937
Description
Possession by Corday is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1937, this composition features aldehydes, sage, galbanum, cocoa, cloves, and bergamot in the top notes. The heart unfolds iris, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, violet, rose, jasmine, carnation, magnolia, and lily of the valley, while the base reveals lily root, ambergris, tonka bean, benzoin, vanilla, musk, elemi, oakmoss, gentian, vetiver, sandalwood,…
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Key notes
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Top
aldehydes
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Heart
iris
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Base
orris root
Community
28 votes
- Positive 89%
- Negative 7.1%
- Neutral 3.6%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
131 votes
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Leading answer Like it
28 votes
Season
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30 votes
Time of day
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17 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Possession
Possession by Corday is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1937, this composition features aldehydes, sage, galbanum, cocoa, cloves, and bergamot in the top notes. The heart unfolds iris, ylang-ylang, heliotrope, violet, rose, jasmine, carnation, magnolia, and lily of the valley, while the base reveals lily root, ambergris, tonka bean, benzoin, vanilla, musk, elemi, oakmoss, gentian, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, and patchouli.
Green, herbal and fougère Spices Flowers White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
7 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
15 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
6 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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