Mme A. Girard et Cie of London, small prestigious company established in the late 19th century.
Established at 182 Regent Street, London and Paris; active in late 1800's and early 1900's; launched fragrances; also referred to as Madame (Mme) Girard et Cie Ltd.
The perfumes of Mme. A. Girard et Cie:
- 1870 White Heliotrope
- 1870 Essence Bouquet
- 1890 Opoponax
- 1890 Violette de Parme
- 1898 Violet
- 1898 Oeillet
- 1900 Carnation
- 1900 Columbian Poppy
- 1900 Nirvana
- 1900 Wallflower
- 1900 Trefle
- 1908 Heliotrope
- 1908 Lilac
- 1908 Stephanotis
- 1908 White Rose
- 1910 Extrait Nirvana
- 1910 Grekis
- 1910 Jockey Club
- 1910 Lavender Water
- 1910 Sweet Pea
- 1914 Parfum Surfin
- 1914 Mandragore
- 1920 Kalys
- 1920 Lily of the Valley
- 1920 Lils
- 1920 Muguet
- 1920 Oeillet
- 1920 Rose
- 1920 Violet
- 1920 Pour Être Belle
- 2008 Lysval
- 2008 Bouquet d'Orient
- 2008 Bali Sunrise
- 2008 New York Nights
- 2008 Provence Spring
- Extrait Concentre
- June Day
- May Day
- Violettes Blanches
Violette de Parme and Opoponax were presented in a set of Richardson Crystal square cut bottles.
Parfum Surfin was presented in a bottle designed by Henri Hamm.
In 2008, Boots Pharmacy resurrected the old house of A. Girard.
They released several perfumes:
Bouquet d'Orient and Lysval are reinterpretations of original formulas.
Bouquet d'Orient evokes "the hustle and bustle of pre-war Shanghai, with a rich and spicy amber oriental fragrance. Bouquet D'Orient opens with top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, which give way to a floral heart of Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang, Mimosa, Orris, Cassie, and French Violet Leaves. All this rests on a warm resinous melange of Madagascan Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Myrhh, with just a hint of Patchouli.
Lysval is a deliciously layered fragrance updating a classic vintage recipe, Lysval incorporates some of the richest floral essences in the world to instantly evoke the richness and tranquillity of the perfect English garden. Perfume description: A cascade of flowers, including Ylang Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Rose Petals and Orange Blosson are supported by a beautifully powdery French Orris, Benzoin Siam and warm rich Sandalwood. A particularly French base combining Jacinthe Fleurs and Muguet contributes to a fresh Spring floralcy of Hyacinths, Lily-Of-The-Valley and Freesias.
Bali Sunrise, New York Nights and Provence Spring are new additions and follow a travel theme that already existed in the early days of the house.