EAU DE QUININE

This was launched at a time Quinine scents were popular, with Trumper's version released only a few years later.

Crown's Eau de Quinine's opening blast is what it's name states; the quinine, being quite restrained admittedly, having a boozy G and T touch. A very nice bergamot is adding more freshness, and coriander a touch of spiciness. A very beautiful slightly astringent petitgrain fits in very well.

After the first couple of hours it fades into a very pleasant non-sweet white soapy powderiness that remains close to my skin.

Beautifully blended from high-quality ingredients. Good initial silage and projection, with a total longevity of about four hours on my skin.  Not sensational and with comparably little quinine overall, but a Victorian classic that can be still enjoyed today.  Released 1890.  3.5/5