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Lotion and Lotion Vegetales..What are they?

Often you may come across perfume bottles simply marked 'lotion" or "locion" (when sold in Spanish speaking countries) and wondered what exactly is this so-called "lotion", it doesn't look like any...

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We Moderns by Saks Fifth Avenue

We Moderns was created expressly for Saks Fifth Avenue in 1928, other products such as face powder and bath salts were also introduced. It was sold til 1936 or so. I think the perfume bottle was made...

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Parfums Jacques Griffe

Jacques Griffe (b. 1917): born in Carcassonne, France; having spent three years with Vionnet, he became a master of construction, especially in handling the bias cut; established a boutique and...

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Parfums Rue Dee

Parfums Rue Dee was located at East 30th Street, New York. They launched some fragrances starting in the early 1930s. I do not think that this company existed past WWII. their items are pretty...

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Kéora by Parfums Jean Couturier c1983

The perfume was named after the perfume Kewra made from the oil of the Pandanus tree, or the Pandang in India.So what does it smell like? It is classified as a sweet and rich fruity floral oriental...

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Parfums d'Ouchy

Parfums d'Ouchy (pronounced "doo-shay") was established  in 1928 by Radolphe Agranatt at 45 rue Laborde, Paris in 1928.They had an office Parfums D'Ouchy, Inc. at 655 Fifth Avenue, New York and also...

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Jean Stuart Cosmetics, Inc.

Jean Stuart Cosmetics Inc. of 535 Fifth Ave, New York, established in 1928. Launched a range of cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrances starting in 1929.The fragrances of Jean Stuart:1928 Mona1929 Junior...

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Sahara Co.

Parfumery Chiyotsubaki was a trade name for Sahara Co, of Japan.The perfumes of Sahara Co.:1898 Parfumery Chiyotsubaki1900 Niwa Tsuku1900 Exira 

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Parfums Florel

Parfums Florel of 23 rue Washington, Paris; associated with Madame Jeanne Forstem (J Baudoin). Florel specialized in the manufacture of spices, eau de cologne, perfumes, and toilet waters and...

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Zadig by Emilio Pucci c1972

Zadig by Emilio Pucci: launched in 1972. In USA by 1973. The name is derived from one of Voltaire's novels.So what does it smell like? It was classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women with a...

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Grain de Sable by Nicky Verfaillie c1977

Grain de Sable by Parfums Nicky Verfaillie (Monique "Nicky" Verfaillie)Grain de Sable by Nicky Verfaillie: launched in 977.So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh floral green floral...

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Laughter by Germaine Monteil c1940

Laughter by Germaine Monteil: launched in 1940.It was reformulated in 1951 to "make it brisker" and was rechristened Rigolade.So what does it smell like? It is classified as a light fruity floral...

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Nelson, Baker & Co.

Nelson Baker & Co. of 61 Brooklyn Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Subsidiary of Penslar Stores.THE BOOK OF DETROITERS, 1908:"Edwin Horatio Nelson,  president of the Nelson Baker & Co manufacturing...

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Savonnerie Parfumerie Maubert

Isnard - Maubert Parfumeur:  A perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry shop established at 17 rue Lamartine, Lille, France in 1819; also see ' Parfumerie du La Val Creux', associated with Chrome et Cie;...

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Hennessy Perfumes

 Hennessy was established in 1932 by Frank Reilly at 1457 Broadway, New York; Also had a branch in Paris.Hennessy produced luxury presentations using the finest Baccarat crystal flacons. The following...

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Gerly Parfumeur of Hollywood

Of 6705 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California; also reported as Ferly.Gerly produced perfumes that were sold under the names of some of the most famous film stars of the day such as Leila Hymans, Anita...

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Princess Pat Cosmetics & Perfumes

Princess Pat LTD, established in 1921 by Patricia FB Gordon,who was the president of the company,  later traded under the names "Gordon & Gordon" and finally  "House of Gordon'".Registration No....

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Maromay, Inc.

Maromay, Inc.  The line consists of perfumes and colognes.(Div. of International Cosmetics, Inc.) 900 Hyde Park Blvd., Inglewood, Calif.1954 Bal de TeteHarper's Bazaar, 1956:" "Bal de Tete" bath oil by...

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Parfumerie T. Jones

Parfumerie Thomas Jones, usually just T. Jones, was an English perfume and cosmetic company established in 1850.Thomas Jones is first recorded at 59 Berwick Street, Soho, W1, and then at 17 Frith...

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J'ai Ose by Guy Laroche c1977

J'ai Ose by Guy Laroche: launched in 1977.  J'ai Ose, name means "I Dare" in French, was created by the designer Guy Laroche, promoted and marketed by the cosmetic company, Lancome, and backed by its...

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