Roger & Gallet Le Jade Dry Perfume Sachet 1/2 oz Vintage 1940s 1947

Introduced during the glamorous Art Deco perfume era, Roger & Gallet's Le Jade was an exotic chypre built around sparkling citrus, green aromatics, woods, moss, and rich animalic notes. This unusual 1947 dry perfume sachet represents a particularly scarce American-market form of the celebrated French fragrance and survives with its original cork seal and Saks 34th retail provenance.

Available today is this exceptionally rare, vintage 1947 CONFIRMED, compounded in the USA, original and authentic, Le Jade Dry Perfume Sachet in a 0.50-ounce (1/2 ounce or 15ml) size with its sealed cork stopper by Roger & Gallet Paris. This bottle was originally purchased at the upscale Saks 34th in New York City and remarkably still retains its original store price tag. All photos were taken at high magnification to best highlight overall condition. The buyer will receive the exact item pictured. Dating & Authentication

This bottle has been confirmed to 1947. Its period construction, labeling, "Compounded U.S.A." designation, dry perfume sachet format, original cork closure, and surviving Saks 34th retail label are all consistent with its mid-1940s American-market presentation.

Although Roger & Gallet was a French perfume house, this particular example was compounded domestically for the American market. The surviving retail provenance further establishes that this bottle was sold through Saks 34th in New York City. Condition

This bottle is in excellent vintage condition and retains its original contents and sealed cork stopper. The clear rectangular glass remains clean and attractive, while the distinctive green and gold Le Jade neck label is remarkably well preserved. The original lower product label remains intact, as does the Saks 34th retail price label on the reverse. The cork exhibits expected age-related discoloration consistent with a sealed cosmetic bottle approaching 80 years old. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact item being offered. Why This Item Stands Out

Several characteristics make this an exceptional Le Jade collectible. Most surviving examples encountered today are conventional fragrance or toiletry presentations. This is the much less frequently encountered Dry Perfume Sachet, preserved in its petite 1/2-ounce bottle with its original sealed cork closure.

Even more unusual is its retail provenance. The original Saks 34th price tag remains attached to the bottle, connecting this surviving Roger & Gallet product directly to luxury New York retail during the 1940s. Combined with its confirmed 1947 date, American compounding designation, distinctive green and gold labeling, and exceptionally well-preserved presentation, it is an outstanding example for a serious vintage perfume or cosmetics collection. Collector's Notes

Founded in Paris in 1862, Roger & Gallet became one of France's important historic fragrance and toiletries houses. By the early twentieth century, its perfumes, soaps, powders, and scented bath preparations were marketed internationally and sold through prestigious retailers.

Le Jade became one of the house's notable early twentieth-century fragrances. Its name, distinctive green presentation, and sophisticated chypre composition reflected the era's fascination with exotic luxury and the decorative influences that strongly shaped perfume presentation during the Art Deco period.

This 1947 dry perfume sachet also illustrates an important aspect of historic fragrance collecting. Major French houses frequently produced or compounded products specifically for export markets. The "Compounded U.S.A." designation therefore distinguishes this American-market presentation from French-made Le Jade bottles while preserving the identity of the original Roger & Gallet fragrance. Fragrance History:

1923: Roger & Gallet introduces Le Jade in France. 1924: Roger & Gallet is advertising Le Jade in the United States following its Paris introduction. 1920s-1930s: Le Jade appears in a variety of fragrance, toiletry, and gift presentations as Roger & Gallet expands the line internationally. 1947: This confirmed example is produced for the American market as Le Jade Dry Perfume Sachet, compounded in the USA and retailed through Saks 34th in New York City. Mid-20th Century: Le Jade continues to appear within Roger & Gallet's fragrance and toiletry range before eventually being discontinued. Fragrance Notes

Le Jade is classified as a classic chypre fragrance with a distinctly green, citrus-driven character. It opens with bergamot, lemon, lime, orange blossom, and neroli, followed by a heart of galbanum, jasmine, oakmoss, and patchouli. The composition rests on a rich base of ambergris, civet, sandalwood, vetiver, Tonka bean, musk, and vanilla, creating a complex combination of citrus freshness, greenery, moss, woods, warmth, and animalic depth characteristic of early twentieth-century chypre perfumery.

Please note: Vintage fragrances and scented products may naturally deepen in color, evaporate, settle, or experience changes in scent profile and consistency over time. These characteristics are normal and should be expected with older perfume and cosmetic products. This item is offered primarily as a vintage collectible.