Gigolo by Germaine Monteil: launched in 1951.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet floral fougere fragrance for women.
Cue: The Weekly Magazine of New York Life, 1951:
Gigolo's parfum was presented in a tapered crystal bottle fitted with a crystal stopper. The parfum was available in two sizes and retailed for $30 for the 3/4 oz and $50 for the 1 1/2 oz in 1951. The bottle was nestled in a red lined gold presentation box. The bottle may have been made by Verreries Brosse, who made other bottles for Monteil.
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Discontinued, date unknown.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet floral fougere fragrance for women.
- Top notes: lavender, bergamot, geranium
- Middle notes: rose and jasmine
- Base notes: oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, vanilla, patchouli
Cue: The Weekly Magazine of New York Life, 1951:
"Germaine Monteil's new Gigolo, a captivating, French perfume with a rose and jasmine base."
Bottles:
Gigolo's parfum was presented in a tapered crystal bottle fitted with a crystal stopper. The parfum was available in two sizes and retailed for $30 for the 3/4 oz and $50 for the 1 1/2 oz in 1951. The bottle was nestled in a red lined gold presentation box. The bottle may have been made by Verreries Brosse, who made other bottles for Monteil.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown.