Remember the solid fragrance compacts from Coty Sweet Earth from the 1970s? These original compacts were manufactured using all-natural formulas. Each compact contained three different themed solid fragrances. (See photo above.)
(Now a company is making these same great natural scents in a solid perfume compact of 4 different fragrances to mix, blend or stand alone. Click HERE to see their new line with the same well-loved scents.)
These cute Compact Palettes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Neroli, Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Ylang Ylang, Amberwood & More. Collections include: Citrus, Floral, Essential Oil Notes, Green Notes, Vanilla, Fruits, & Amber Notes.
Coty's Seasonal Fragrances featured frankincense, myrrh and mistletoe. The vintage Coty Sweet Earth Rare Flowers Solid Perfume had Tuberose, Jasmine, and Mimosa. Another trio compact had Amberwood, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.
From 1972-1976, Coty released it's Sweet Earth line of perfume essences, including its solid perfume Compacts. The solid perfume compacts came in single scents or trios based on a theme. Each compact had a sticker with a brief description of the scent enclosed which was attached inside the lid.
At the time, several different solid perfume compacts were released. The Flowers compacts came in different variations on scents. The Rare Flowers compact included Tuberose, Jasmine, and Mimosa. The Flowers compact held: Hyacinth, Honeysuckle, and Ylang Ylang.
A similar compact, Wildflowers, held Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Ylang Ylang. The Grasses compact held: Clover, Gingergrass, Hay. You could also find another compact holding Amber, Musk, and Sandalwood.
The Woods compact held these fragrances: Amberwood, Patchouli, and Sandalwood; While The Herb Fragrances compact held these scents: Chamomile, Sage, and Caraway. A special Seasonal compact held: Frankincense, Myrrh, Mistletoe (pictured above).
***
I remember these fondly! I owned all of them at one time or another.
ReplyDeleteI too remember these as my cousin had the Woods and Grasses collection. They were the first perfume I ever smelled,circa 1974. The reproductions from The Vermont Country Store smell nothing like the original from Coty.
DeleteCan you still purchase these somewear eBay has them for over 200.00 I don't think so
DeleteI have two on eBay Auction now starting at 9.99. I couldn't remember what I paid at Vermont Country Store several years ago. It's a 7 day auction though.
DeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteYes! A Coty compact from long ago inspired me to launch my own natural perfume line. I was struck by a memory of my mother's antique dresser when I was a child. I remember peeking into the top drawer and finding a slim compact of scented waxes. They weren't the acrid spritzes I knew as "perfume." Rather, they evoked rich, resinous aromas of forests, fields, and faraway places. Loved them! I'm compelled to reinvent these solids (which, sadly, contained synthetic chemical ingredients) with truly natural essences at DriftPerfume.com :)
ReplyDeleteDriftPerfume.com has changed it's name or moved. The website doesn't exist anymore.
ReplyDeleteCan't find Jennifer Bove's blog regarding launching her own natural perfume line.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking to replace my woods compact FOREVER. Won't somebody revitalize this wonderful Coty line.
ReplyDeleteJust found my old compact with the fragrances still in and they STILL have a beautiful sent. It's sandalwood, amberwood and patchouli. Can't find a remake!!
ReplyDeleteEBay has them but they want 100 200 dollars wish I knew who carried this product
DeleteDoes anyone know if these perfumes are still being sold somewhere Vermont country store sold this year's ago. They don't carry it anymore they told me eBay has then but they want 100 or 200
ReplyDelete