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**Brand/Maker:** Charles V Parfumeur
**Origin:** Direct from Grasse, France (The Capital of Perfumes)
**Era:** Vintage Mid-Century
Up for sale is a highly collectible and rare vintage Charles V "The Perfume Laboratory" (Laboratoire de Parfums) compounding kit. Unlike standard commercial miniature gift sets, this unique novelty kit was designed to let the user blend raw base notes and essential oils to create custom fragrances at home.**What’s Included in This Set:**
- Original illustrative cardboard presentation box featuring floral graphics ("Laboratoire de Parfums - Charles V - France / En Direct de Grasse, Capitale des Parfums").
- Original folded instruction pamphlet detailing mixing rules, ratios, and historical marketing text.
- Standard micro-miniature essential oil / base bottles (including visible "Base C.47" and "Base C.40" 1/6 Fl. Oz labels).
- 1 Larger amber glass compounding mixing bottle with an integrated cap.
- Vintage glass pipette dropper tool.
- Paper fragrance blotter testing strips (mouillettes) and miniature component glass bottle in the background.**Condition Notes:**
This is an authentic pre-owned vintage item being sold strictly as a decorative vanity collectible and historical display piece. Scent profiles, fluid volumes, chemical integrity, and usability cannot be guaranteed due to age. Some bottles show natural evaporation, variable fill lines, or aging typical of mid-century cosmetics. Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact volume levels and cosmetic wear of the box and paper inserts.**Shipping & Handling:**
Will be packed securely with extra padding to ensure safe transit
