Cleopatra's Boudoir: Parfumerie Vivaudou

Welcome!

Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances. My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival. Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives. I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Parfumerie Vivaudou

In this guide I have listed the various perfumes produced by the V. Vivaudou Inc. of New York City.

Established in 1915 by Victor Vivaudou, a French-American. Affiliated with Delettrez, the initial creator of the Vivaudou products. Vivaudou produced low to medium priced range presentations, while Delettrez produced luxury presentations.

In addition to Delettrez, Vivaudou was also affiliated with the following companies:

Arly (Paris France)
Prince de Chany (Paris France & Beverly Hills,Ca)
Vimay (Los Angeles and Culver City,CA)
Vadsco Sales Corp.(Long Island,NY).
Mavis
Kyrill

In 1920, Victor Vivaudou was fined $5000 for smuggling gems into the USA. His wife, failed to declare a $10,000 pearl necklace and a $500 diamond ring she purchased in France in March 30, 1919, upon entering the country from the cruise ship La Lorraine. These articles would have aggregated $6,000 worth of duties. The customs inspectors, acting on information given, searched the couple and found the ring in Mr. Vivaudou's pocket and the necklace on Mrs. Vivaudou's neck, hidden under her shirtwaist. Mr. Vivaudou tried to explain that the necklace was an heirloom brought to America on a previous occasion. The customs officials didn't want to hear of it and seized the jewelry. The US attorney went to Paris and brought back evidence that the pieces were purchased in the Spring of 1919.

The Pharmaceutical Era, 1924:

"On the Vivaudou Narcisse de Chine line which introduced six months ago, Vivaudou, Inc. say that to day they have distribution all over the United States. This, they think, is partly because of the popularity the odor, and partly because of the very attractive packages. Vivaudou, Inc. has had a famous theatrical artist, LR Hales, prepare window displays for use by dealers which are now ready, and which will be a effective assistance to dealers in retailing the powders, toilet waters, extracts, etc. which constitutes this line."

The perfumes of Vivaudou and its related companies:

1915 Fleur de France
1915 Fortuna
1915 La Boheme (Arly)
1915 Mavis
1915 Lady Mary
1915 Lilas (Arly)
1916 Baby Comfort (Vadsco)
1919 Anulodor (Vadsco)
1919 La Jeunesse (Vadsco)
1919 Pour la France
1919 Jasmin Arly (Arly)
1919 Maiden France (Arly)
1919 Pour La France (Arly)
1920 Myrtis (Vadsco)
1920 Mozart
1920 Mai D'Or (Vadsco)
1920 Parfumex-Vous
1920 Linda Mia
1920 Vivo
1920 Jade d'Or
1920 Naomi
1920 Vivomint (Vadsco)
1920 Encor (Vadsco)
1920 Jasmin Noir
1921 Mai Vou (Vadsco)
1921 Violet (Arly)
1921 Jasmin Rose (Arly)
1922 Rose Arly (Arly)
1922 La Boheme
1923 Narcisse de Chine
1923 Sivam
1924 Boudoirette
1924 Narcisse
1924 Pleasant Memories
1925 Kyrill
1925 Parfum Park Lane
1926 Heure Passionnante
1927 Djer Lady (Vadsco)
1927 Djer One (Vadsco)
1928 Boditan
1928 Emotion (Prince de Chany)
1929 Vrai
1929 Ninique (Vadsco/Arly)
1933 Melbaline (Vadsco)
1933 Rose Arly (Arly)
1934 La Sept Mysterieux
1934 Mystery Gardenia (Prince de Chany)
1934 Nuit Folle (Prince de Chany)
1934 Ninique (Arly)
1934 Le Jeunesse
1934 Sins of Hollywood (Vimay/Prince de Chany)
1935 Emotion (Prince de Chany)
1935 Vivacite (Vadsco)
1935 Nuit Folle
1935 Orange Petals (Vimay/Prince de Chany)
1935 Lost Orchid/Orchidee Perdue (Prince de Chany)
1937 Nuriss (Vadsco)
1937 Le Morocco (Prince de Chany)
1940 Flower Pot
1942 American Blossoms
1943 Babaloo
1945 Attar of Petals
Lucky Sambo (launch date unknown)
Coronet (Prince de Chany)
Dramatic (Prince de Chany)

This unusual bottle was also used for the perfume Lost Orchid/Orchidee Perdue.

Vivaudou's Mavis line included matching products: perfume, toilet water, cologne, talcum powder, lipstick, face powder, and rouge. Mavis was discontinued by 1936.