Flamme by Bourjois: launched in 1932.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh floral oriental perfume of the fougere family with a dominant geranium note.
Fashions of the Hour, 1932:
Drug & Cosmetic Industry, 1935:
Flamme was discontinued for many years but brought back in 1976 but reformulated with modern ingredients by Jacques Polge. This version is also discontinued.. The 1970s bottles are packaged in tan colored boxes, the 1980s versions are packaged in red boxes.
Note: Please understand that this website is not affiliated with the Bourjois company in any way, it is only a reference page for collectors and those who have enjoyed the Bourjois fragrances.
The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Bourjois company how much we miss the discontinued classics such as Flamme and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back the original formula of the perfume!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the perfume, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories), who knows, perhaps someone from the company might see it.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a fresh floral oriental perfume of the fougere family with a dominant geranium note.
- Top notes: aldehydes, bergamot and hyacinth
- Middle notes: lavender, geranium
- Base notes: sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, tonka bean, amber, vetiver
Fashions of the Hour, 1932:
"Bourjois' Flamme perfume is a delightful bouquet of marvelously blended flower scents in an amusing geranium-trimmed bottle."
Drug & Cosmetic Industry, 1935:
"BOURJOIS is offering their new perfume, La Flamme, in a most attractive container. The round box is flowered, and the striking bottle rests on a base."
Fate of the Fragrance:
Flamme was discontinued for many years but brought back in 1976 but reformulated with modern ingredients by Jacques Polge. This version is also discontinued.. The 1970s bottles are packaged in tan colored boxes, the 1980s versions are packaged in red boxes.
The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Bourjois company how much we miss the discontinued classics such as Flamme and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back the original formula of the perfume!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the perfume, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories), who knows, perhaps someone from the company might see it.
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