Thoroughbred by John Henry c1985
Thoroughbred by John Henry was brought out for fall 1985. Thoroughbred was inspired by a horse, owned by John Henry, who won the racing industry's 1984 Horse of the Year and first horse ever to win...
View ArticleNoa Noa by Otto Kern c1990
Noa Noa by Otto Kern : launched in 1990.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a crisp fruity floral-oriental fragrance for women.Top notes: lemon, tangerine, mint,...
View ArticleA SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE IPBA
The International Perfume Bottle Association has a special message for all non-members:For a limited time on January 1st and 2nd, the ENTIRE IPBA website will be open to the public, so that all may...
View ArticleCatalyst by Halston c1993
Catalyst by Halston: launched in 1993.The company, Halston Borghese Inc, was formed in 1992 by four brothers from Saudi Arabia, who bought the Halston & Borghese brands from Revlon, launched the...
View ArticleGrand Dame by Jean Desprez c1939
Grand Dame by Jean Desprez: launched in 1939. The name means "great lady" in French. Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It is classified as a spicy floral oriental fragrance for women,...
View ArticleMadeleine de Madeleine c1978
Madeleine de Madeleine by Madeleine Mono: launched in 1978.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a white floral fragrance for women. It begins with green notes of...
View ArticlePerfumeria Fibah
Turkish-born Maurice Habif was co-owner of the Perfumeria Fibah in Havana Cuba, along with his brother Albert (Alberto).The perfumes of Fibah:1943 Intermezzo (interlude in Italian)1943 Mi Bohio (my hut...
View ArticleON EBAY! VERY RARE YBRY BACCARAT PERFUME ATOMIZER
Here is a rare find you won't see everyday. This antique perfume atomizer was manufactured in France by Baccaray for Parfums Ybry in the 1920s. It is made up of red overlaid crystal. These are so hard...
View ArticleByblos by Byblos Parfums c1989
Byblos by Byblos Parfums: launched in 1989, in USA by 1992. in association with Diana da Silva Cosmétiques. Created by Greek-born, but Paris-based perfumer, Ilias Ermenidis.Launched in Italy in April...
View ArticleEliane
Eliane of 79 Rue des Petits Champs, Paris, was a milliner who brought out her signature perfume, Le Parfum d'Eliane in 1927.The perfumes of Eliane:1927 - Le Parfum d'ElianeBottles:Fairchild's...
View ArticleTocade by Coryse Salome c1957
Tocade by Corysé Salomé: launched in 1957.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fruity floral woody fragrance for women. It has dominant notes of jasmine, Italian...
View ArticleParfums Calixte
Calixte, a fashion designer at 227 rue St.-Honore, Paris, launched a short line of perfumes in the 1940s. These are virtually non-existent today.The perfumes of Calixte:1944 - Marage1945 - Givré,...
View ArticleLa Fuite des Heures/Fleeting Moment by Balenciaga c1947
La Fuite des Heures/Fleeting Moment by Balenciaga: launched in 1947, in the USA by 1949. Created by Germaine Cellier.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral...
View ArticleBocages by Lancome c1935
Bocages by Lancôme: launched in 1935. The name means "Groves" in French.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It is classified as a light, airy, fresh floral fragrance for women.Top notes:...
View ArticleAve Maria by Prince Matchabelli c1929
Ave Maria by Prince Matchabelli: launched in 1929. A lovely prayer in perfume. Dedicated to Princess Norina Matchabelli.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It was classified as a floral...
View ArticlePeut-Etre by Lancome c1937
Peut-Etre by Lancome: launched in 1937. The name means "perhaps" in French. The perfume was renamed "Qui Sait? in 1954, because it was easier for non-French speaking customers to pronounce.Fragrance...
View ArticleCanasta by Jacques Fath c1950
Canasta by Jacques Fath: launched in 1950. Named after the popular card game.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fruity aromatic chypre fragrance for women with a...
View ArticleLuyna
Parfums Luyna was established at 22 rue Paix, Vincennes, Seine, France in 1830; fragrance and cosmetics business; purchased by Monpelas in 1918. Company still in business in 1930.Luyna - pronounced...
View ArticleChanel No. 55 by Chanel c1921
Chanel No. 55 by Chanel: launched in 1921.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? it is a floral chypre fragrance for women. It was created especially to be worn with tweeds and sports...
View ArticlePaquerettes by Roger et Gallet c1913
Paquerettes by Roger et Gallet: launched in 1913.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? There is no information on it's composition, therefore I am going to assume Paquerettes was a floral...
View ArticleLaughter by Yardley c1975
Laughter by Yardley: launched in 1975. Created by Yardley especially for the Jubilee year.Originally a fragrance by Germaine Monteil, launched in 1940. The creation of the perfume took eight year to...
View ArticleProjets by Worth c1936
Projets by Worth: launched in 1936. The name was changed to "Clear Sailing" when sold in the United States. The perfume was created by Maurice Blanchet.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell...
View ArticleLe Dandy by D'Orsay c1925
Le Dandy by D'Orsay: launched in 1925. Created by Henri Robert. The perfume's tagline was originally "the first blossoms of early summer" as found in a 1927 newspaper ad.Fragrance Composition: So what...
View ArticleAntique French Cut Crystal and 950 Sterling Guilloche Toilette Set
I wanted to share with you something straight out of my own personal collection. This lovely antique toilette set dates to the late Victorian era and into the Edwardian era. It comprises of a cologne...
View ArticleAlambic by Perfumes Jacques Heim c1930
Alambic by Perfumes Jacques Heim c1930Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a warm floral chypre fragrance for women. There are no published notes in any of my...
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