Apple Blossom Helena Rubinstein 1936

I have two splash bottles, both seemingly 50s and 60s vintage releases. The older bottle (dented with a pink lid) contains a darker colored liquid that, while it smells the same as the "younger" bottle's contents, seems to overall come off as more mature than the other bottle (tall, narrow at the base, widening at the top, white lid). Both scents have a very strong lilac presence, very creamy ylang and a very gentle musky woody base. The apple blossom note itself is definitely present, however, not in the way one might expect. Perhaps, when this was released, apple blossom note was supposed to have an airy, veil like touch whereas now, after so many decades, the note is present, but it's heavier and more mature. You can get some traces of jasmine, but it's hard to distinguish from ylang that seems to dominate the overall composition. Surprisingly enough, this scent is by no means strong or overpowering. It's rather fleeting and after an hour or so clings very close to your skin. I highly recommend, if you have a splash bottle like these, to perhaps fill up an atomizer as it will make reapplication much easier. It's a gorgeous "they don't make them like they used to" old school scent. It's exceptionally pleasant to wear, and I immediately bought a backup bottle.