A Travers la Voilette c1925

A Travers la Voilette by Isabey: launched in 1925. The name means "Through the Veil" and the veil theme was repeated on the presentation box and bottle shown below. The name has erroneously appeared as "A Travers la Violette".

Sir Gallahad by Isabey c1924

Sir Gallahad by Isabey: launched in 1924. Originally a perfume for women. Due to the knight theme, it may have been a competitor to Ciro's successful perfume Chevalier de la Nuit (Night of the Knight) from 1923.

La Route d'Emeraude by Isabey c1924

La Route d'Emeraude by Isabey: launched in 1924. Originally created by Isabey's chief perfumer, Robert Bienaimé.

The fanciful name refers to the so-called Emerald Route. The route delivered precious stones and other valuables from the southern regions of Asia, to Iran and the Near East.

Le Rayon Vert by Isabey c1927

Le Rayon Vert by Isabey: launched in 1927.

Fragrance Composition:

Le Rayon Vert is Isabey's answer to Millot's Crepe de Chine which had come out 2 years prior.

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a green, aldehydic chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, petitgrain, aldehydes, lemon, galbanum 
• Heart notes: gardenia, carnation, Grasse jasmine, Bulgarian rose and orris
• Base notes: vanilla, cedar, amber, sandalwood, benzoin, oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli, musk

Bottle:

The perfume bottle for Le Rayon Vert d'Isabey is a clear glass cylinder with a glass stopper, this bottle was used for other Isabey scents. The bottle measures 3" tall.

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown.