Rimmel Perfumes

Rimmel was established in 1834 by two Frenchmen, Eugene Rimmel and his father, who was a Lubin trained perfumer. They opened splendid shops in London and Paris. their main shop was at 96 Strand, London. All perfumes were produced in Grasse by the Rimmel family.

Imaginative products included perfumed jewelry, gloves, fans, cards, calendars, etc. The company was very successful and in 1851 at the Great Exhibition , Rimmel's giant perfume fountain scented the entire hall.

Rimmel was appointed Royal Perfumer to the British, Spanish and French royal courts.

Eugene Rimmel published The Book of Perfumes in 1864 and it was a best seller for many years. You can sometimes find copies on ebay.

Eugene died in 1887 and was succeeded by two sons. Despite financial setbacks, the company maintained their luxury image, producing some extraordinary presentations such as Art Moderne in 1925.

Years ago I had Rimmel's Perfume Vaporizer, it looks similar to today's essential oil burners and works much in the same way, it also had a small brass plate on the front explaining what it was.. This one had a generously sized copper cup which could be covered with a copper lid that had some holes in the top for the steamed perfume to escape while being heated up. The copper cup was on fancy legs and attached to the bottom was a small cup which could hold a tea light. Inside you could add water and drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil. When filled with water, it helped to stay vaporising for hours. I had sold it on ebay and wish I never got rid of it, it was a perfect room deodorizer. These dated to the 1860s.

I am sure there are more perfumes to be found, if I left one out, let me know.


The perfumes of Rimmel:

• 1860 Alexandra Bouquet
• 1860 Royal Bridal Bouquet
• 1864 Toilet Vinegar
• 1864 The Patti Bouquet
• 1864 Rimmel's Turkish Scented Charm
• 1864 Eau de Cologne
• 1864 Lavender Water
• 1864 Jockey Club
• 1864 Frangipane/Frangipani
• 1866 Christmas Bouquet
• 1866 Magic Grapes
• 1866 The Chinese Bouquet
• 1866 The Indian Bouquet
• 1866 The Stella Colas Bouquet
• 1866 The Titiens Bouquet
• 1866 Tilia
• 1866 Violet Water
• 1866 Cupid's Tears
• 1870 Essence of Millefleurs
• 1871 Ilang Ihlang
• 1871 Vanda
• 1871 Henna
• 1875 Fougère Royal
• 1876 Autumn Blossoms
• 1876 Coffee
• 1876 Téa
• 1876 Cuir de Russie
• 1876 Duke of Edinburgh
• 1876 Essence Bouquet Violet
• 1876 Étoile du Nord
• 1876 Florida Water
• 1876 Ihlang-Ihlang
• 1876 New Mown Hay
• 1876 Patchouly
• 1876 Star of India
• 1876 Spring Blossoms
• 1876 Summer Blossoms
• 1876 Winter Blossoms
• 1876 Teddy Bear
• 1880 Chypre
• 1880 Lily of the Valley
• 1885 White Heliotrope
• 1885 White Pink
• 1885 White Lilac
• 1885 White Rose
• 1885 Malvetta
• 1885 Rose Laurel
• 1885 Wall Flower
• 1885 Sweet Pea
• 1886 Essence Bouquet
• 1885 Heliotrope Blanc
• 1886 Téa Chinensis
• 1886 Toreador
• 1886 Jockey Club
• 1886 Lilas Blanc
• 1886 Lotus
• 1886 Violette
• 1886 Mousseline
• 1886 The Exquisite
• 1886 Nessari
• 1886 Violette Exquisite
• 1886 Tamaris
• 1898 Apple Blossom
• 1898 Ambré Royal
• 1898 Ametis
• 1898 Apple Blossom
• 1898 Britannia
• 1905 Eau Velvetis
• 1910 Royal Shamrock
• 1911 Golden Fern
• 1912 Violet de Parme
• 1912 Carnation
• 1912 Opoponax
• 1919 L'Heure du Rimmel
• 1920 Cologne Anglaise
• 1920 Ania
• 1923 Les Capucines
• 1923 Ma Mie Annette
• 1923 Mon Yvonnette
• 1923 Vocalise
• 1925 Art Moderne
• 1925 Velvetis
• 1925 Fraxi
• 1926 Naniva
• 1930 Onyka
• 1931 Marco Polo
• 1964 Jour de Madame
• 1964 Muguet
• 1964 

The following perfumes were found, but I was unable to locate launch dates:

• Serenade de Fleurs
• Ariette de Fleurs

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