Chasuble by Jacques Fath c1945
Chasuble by Jacques Fath: launched in 1945.The chasuble is the outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for the celebration of the Eucharist in Western-tradition Christian Churches that use full...
View ArticleJabot by Lucien Lelong c1939
Jabot by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1939.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a heavy, spicy floral chypre fragrance for women described as "piquant."Top notes:...
View ArticleDuPont Pyralin & Lucite Vanity Sets
DuPont aggressively advertised their new celluloid product which they called "Pyralin Toilet Ware" from 1917-1929. Though celluloid was formally introduced at the 1862 World's Fair, and small...
View ArticleNuit de Chine by Rosine c1912
Nuit Chine by Rosine: launched in 1912.Couture fashion designer Paul Poiret enjoyed inviting his friends and other well to do Parisians to his extravagant parties. These parties were inspired by the...
View ArticleBarynia by Helena Rubinstein c1985
Barynia by Helena Rubinstein: launched in 1985. Barynia, is a Russian word meaning princess, and was the first fine fragrance launched under the Helena Rubinstein name. The fragrance was created by...
View ArticleLe Baiser by Lalique c1999
Le Baiser by Lalique: launched in 1999. Created by Laurent Bruyere.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.Top notes: blackcurrant, gardenia...
View ArticleKnowing by Estee Lauder c1988
Knowing by Estee Lauder: launched in 1988. Created by Jean Kerléo in collaboration with Elie Roger (Firmenich).The name of the fragrance is meant to suggest the attitude of a sophisticated woman who...
View ArticleThe House of Fragrance
House of Fragrance of St.Georges, Bermuda, which later became the Bermuda Perfume Factory.The House of Fragrance company was founded by Charles Richard Rutherford, who had been studying the art of...
View ArticleFlambeau by Faberge c1955
Flambeau by Faberge: launched in 1955.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is a floral chypre with oriental notes. A blend of pink and white roses with jasmine and exotic eastern...
View ArticleGrand Dame by Jean Desprez c1939
Grand Dame by Jean Desprez: launched in 1939. The name means "great lady" in French. The label for the perfume bottle features a fancy ladies's boot.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It...
View ArticlePretexte by Lanvin c1937
Pretexte by Lanvin: launched in 1937, created by Andre Fraysse.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as an ambery floral perfume with woody notes for women.Top notes:...
View ArticleLe Sien by Jean Patou c1928
Sporty types of perfume and colognes are very popular today, especially among the younger set and it seems as if they have always been around, however that is not the case. Sporty or clean fragrances...
View ArticleParfumerie Wald'Ys
Les Parfums de Produits de Beaute et Parfums de Luxe Waldys, known as Parfumerie Wald'Ys established around 1919 and located at 28 rue de Madrid. the Wald'ys general depositary was located at 64...
View ArticleGamin by Carmel Myers c1958
Gamin by Carmel Myers: launched in 1958 in association with Fragonard. The name Gamin translates to "mischievous".Carmel Myers was a an early star of Hollywood, appearing in silent films and some of...
View ArticleAzuree by Estee Lauder c1969
Azuree by Estee Lauder: launched in 1969. Created by Bernard Chant.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women. A sparkling top note of...
View ArticleFath de Fath by Jacques Fath c1953
Fath de Fath by Jacques Fath: launched in 1953. Created by Jacques Bersia.Fath de Fath was available in the following products:14ml Parfum120 ml Eau de Toilette Spray125 ml Eau de ToiletteFragrance...
View ArticleParfums de Surtou
Parfums de Surtou was a French company that supplied various American department stores with their fine perfume starting around 1926 and ending with the beginning of the second world war in 1939. The...
View ArticleLes Perles Ota
Les Perles Ota was a Parisian perfumery active between the World Wars located at 120 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France. I saw the Ota name advertised in 1928 and 1929 newspapers as "Ota Pearl...
View ArticleMon Image by Lucien Lelong c1933
Mon Image by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1933. The name Mon Image, is pronounced MOHN-EEMAJH, and means "my image" in French.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a spicy...
View ArticleSlumber Song by Helena Rubinstein c1938
Slumber Song by Helena Rubinstein: launched in 1938.Fragrance Composition:So what does it smell like? It is classified as a light, sweet floral fragrance for women.Top notes: lavender, bergamotMiddle...
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