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Bocages 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:...
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Ave 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...
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Peut-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...
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Canasta 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...
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Luyna
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...
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Chanel 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...
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Paquerettes 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...
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Laughter 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...
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Projets 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...
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Le 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...
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Antique 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...
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Alambic 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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Jontue Moonlight by Revlon c1995
Jontue Moonlight by Revlon: launched in 1995.Under the night sky, every dream of romance comes true.Fragrance Composition:Top notes: mandarin orange, bergamot, melon, and papayaMiddle notes: jasmine,...
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Early Thermoplastic Vanity Sets
Another type of collectible is Victorian era thermoplastic vanity sets. These are the early "plastics" and moulding compounds. This is a brief guide to assist you in collecting these...
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Jasmin from Egypt by Tuvache c1941
Jasmin from Egypt by Tuvache: launched in 1941."The most expensive perfume in the world, according to a message this column has just received from New York, will soon come to Minneapolis. Its name is...
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Cigalia by Roger et Gallet c1910
Cigalia by Roger et Gallet: launched in 1910.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women.Top notes: bergamot, geraniumMiddle notes:...
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Christian Dior - Art de la Table - Perfume Bottles - 1988
In 1988, Christian Dior added a new line of home furnishings, known as the Art De La Table Collection. Included in the line were lovely crystal perfume bottles from Japan. These bottles are considered...
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Eden by Cacharel c1994
Eden by Cacharel: launched in 1994. Created by perfumer Jean Guichard.Eden was aimed at the same young women who enjoyed Anais Anais, but wanted something lighter and different. The fashion at the time...
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Tornade by Revillon c1935
Tornade by Revillon: launched in 1935. Tornade retailed for $12.50 per ounce in 1936.Fragrance Composition: So what does it smell like? It was a heavy, warm oriental fragrance for women with a blend of...
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Grossmith London
This comprehensive portfolio of Grossmith, founded in 1835, is a quintessential example of a heritage perfume house that has built a lasting legacy in the world of luxurious fragrances and high-quality...
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