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Imperial Crown Perfumery / Meyer Bros. & Co. Soul Kiss
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Soul Kiss Imperial Crown Perfumery / Meyer Bros. & Co.
Soul Kiss is a women's fragrance released in 1920 by Imperial Crown Perfumery / Meyer Bros.
& Co. It is a release with a strong historical character that will particularly appeal today to enthusiasts of perfume heritage and vintage aesthetics.
The name Soul Kiss — “a kiss of the soul” — sounds romantic and immediately sets the emotional direction of the composition. However, the fragrance's detailed authorial concept is not disclosed in the available information.
Soul Kiss was released in 1920. The fragrance belongs to the early period of 20th-century perfumery, but the exact collection or line it was part of is not specified.
It is therefore more accurate to regard it as an independent release by Imperial Crown Perfumery / Meyer Bros. & Co., without assigning it to a specific series.
Positioning and character
In terms of gender positioning, Soul Kiss is a women's fragrance.
There is no information about its concentration — eau de toilette, eau de parfum, extrait, or another version — so comparing its longevity with modern formats would be inaccurate.
Information about the perfumer who created the composition is also unavailable.
The fragrance's main stated characteristic is a very strong sillage.
This means that the release is presented in the listing as a noticeable and expressive perfume that may remain perceptible in the surrounding space after application.
At the same time, the actual perception of sillage depends on the condition of the bottle, storage conditions, temperature, humidity, and the individual reaction of the skin.
Notes and development
The note pyramid for Soul Kiss is not specified: there are no confirmed top, middle, or base accords, nor is there a complete list of ingredients or an assigned fragrance family.
It is therefore impossible to describe the opening, the development of the composition on the skin, or its final drydown with certainty. This approach helps preserve accuracy and avoids replacing facts with assumptions.
If you want to understand how this perfume develops, it is best to evaluate it on the skin over several hours, observing how its character changes from the first spray to the drydown.
A blotter will provide a general impression of its character, but it cannot replace a full test: skin, temperature, and individual sensitivity can significantly alter the experience.
How to use the fragrance
There are no documented recommendations for the precise amount of Soul Kiss to apply to skin or clothing.
Given its stated very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount and increase it only if necessary, especially when trying it for the first time.
Before applying it to fabric, test it on an inconspicuous area, as different materials retain fragrance differently and may react to the perfume liquid.
Its place in the brand's history
Imperial Crown Perfumery / Meyer Bros. & Co. released women's and unisex fragrances, and Soul Kiss represents the women's direction of the brand.
Today, this release is interesting above all as a documented fragrance from 1920 and as an opportunity to explore perfume history, archival names, and the culture of classic compositions.
There is insufficient information about Soul Kiss's influence on the brand's development, so its significance is best assessed through personal impressions and the surviving information about its release.
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