Gigolo by Germaine Monteil c1951
Gigolo by Germaine Monteil: launched in 1951.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet floral fougere fragrance for women.Top notes: lavender, bergamot,...
View ArticleFrankincense and Myrrh by Jovan c1974
Frankincense and Myrrh by Jovan: launched in 1974.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as an oriental fragrance for women. It starts out with an aldehydic top, followed by...
View ArticleMessire by Jean d'Albret c1961
Messire by Jean d'Albret: launched in 1961. “Messire” is an obsolete French word meaning “sire,” “master," or “squire.”Town & Country, Volume 119, 1966:"Count D'Ornano - Mayor of Deauville, owner...
View ArticleSafari by Ralph Lauren c1989
Safari by Ralph Lauren, first launched in 1989 in association with Cosmair, Inc., was inspired by the exotic African safari.Perfumer Dominique Ropion created this fabulous cult favorite. The perfume...
View ArticleBridal Bouquet by Dana c1961
Bridal Bouquet by Dana: launched in 1961. Some of my sources state that it was first launched in 1935, but I cannot find any period advertisements to confirm this.Bridal Bouquet was available in the...
View ArticleParfums Degas
Parfums Degas of Paris, France was established by Guy Degas in 1947. By 1965, they had a branch located at 1325 Fifth Avenue, New York City.The perfumes of Degas:1947 Estampe (a heady, floral...
View ArticleTendre Poison by Christian Dior c1994
Tendre Poison was created by Edouard Flechier in 1994. The bottle design is the work of Veronique Monod.Fragrance Composition:Top notes: Brazilian rosewood, asafoetida, mandarin orange, galbanum and...
View ArticleDivine by D'Orsay c1947
Divine by D'Orsay: launched in 1947.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It was classified as an oriental fragrance for women with a dominant heavy, sweet orange blossom note resting on...
View ArticleMW de Messire c1972
MW de Messire: launched in 1972 in association with Jean d'Albret/Orlane. In USA in 1973. It was created for the young career orientated women of action who are tiring of the more flowery perfumes.The...
View ArticleDiorissimo by Christian Dior c1956
Diorissimo by Christian Dior: created by Edmond Roudnitska and launched in 1956.Fragrance Composition:Edmond Roudnitska, wanted to create a perfume that would be revolutionary and break the trend of...
View ArticlePoeme by Lancome c1995
Poéme by Lancôme: launched in 1995. Created by Jacques Cavallier.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a rich floral-oriental fragrance for women. This was the first...
View ArticleFairy Tale of Tsar Saltan by Novaya Zarya c1949
Fairy Tale of Tsar Saltan by Novaya Zarya: launched around 1949. It was released in honour of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin alongside two other perfumes: Queen of Spades, and...
View ArticleJet by Corday c1924
Jet by Corday: launched in 1924. Originally named "Jet Parfume" from 1924 til around 1929.Fragrance Composition:So what did it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic spicy oriental fragrance for...
View ArticleFarouche by Nina Ricci c1973
Farouche by Nina Ricci: launched in 1973. Created by Michel Hy, it was composed of over 100 ingredients with the property of unfolding its full effect on contact with skin, creating a fragrance unique...
View ArticleVers le Jour by Worth c1924
Vers le Jour by Worth: (Towards Dawn) launched in 1924, in USA by 1925. Created by Maurice Blanchet.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? I have no notes on the original composition. I...
View ArticleMurasaki by Shiseido c1980
Murasaki by Shiseido: launched in 1980. Created by Jean-Claude Astier.The name translates to "purple" which is reflected in the bottle design which features purple accents. The name also refers to Lady...
View ArticleElgin American Beauty Compacts, Cigarette Cases & Lighters c1951 Advertisement
Elgin American Beauty Compacts, cigarette cases and lighters shown in an advertisement in a from a 1951 General American Co. catalog.images: ebay seller gdawgRSS Feed Widget
View ArticleSafranor by LT Piver c1901
Safranor by LT Piver: launched in 1901. (Trademark filed in 1904, Piver claimed use of the name since 1901.)Safranor was available in a variety of products:Parfum (extrait/essence)Eau de...
View ArticlePERFUME HACK - Removing the Odor of Perfume
How to Remove Perfume Odor on the Skin:Ever have stubborn perfume odor that lingers on your hands even after washing them over and over again? If you want to get it removed, you can use this quick...
View ArticleBlack Casket by Novaya Zarya c1947
Black Casket by Novaya Zarya: launched in 1947. Chyornyi Larets (Tchernyi Larets) черный гробThe perfume was created by Vitkovskaya A.P.Black Casket was imported into the United States by an American...
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