Mme. A. Girard et Cie

Mme A. Girard et Cie of London, small prestigious company established in the late 19th century.
Established at 182 Regent Street, London and Paris; active in late 1800's and early 1900's; launched fragrances; also referred to as Madame (Mme) Girard et Cie Ltd.

The perfumes of Mme. A. Girard et Cie:

• 1870 White Heliotrope
• 1870 Essence Bouquet
• 1890 Opoponax
• 1890 Violette de Parme
• 1898 Violet
• 1898 Oeillet
• 1900 Carnation
• 1900 Columbian Poppy
• 1900 Nirvana
• 1900 Wallflower
• 1900 Trefle
• 1908 Heliotrope
• 1908 Lilac
• 1908 Stephanotis
• 1908 White Rose
• 1910 Extrait Nirvana
• 1910 Grekis
• 1910 Jockey Club
• 1910 Lavender Water
• 1910 Sweet Pea
• 1914 Parfum Surfin
• 1914 Mandragore
• 1920 Kalys
• 1920 Lily of the Valley
• 1920 Lils
• 1920 Muguet
• 1920 Oeillet
• 1920 Rose
• 1920 Violet
• 1920 Pour Être Belle
• 2008 Lysval
• 2008 Bouquet d'Orient
• 2008 Bali Sunrise
• 2008 New York Nights
• 2008 Provence Spring
• Extrait Concentre
• June Day
• May Day
• Violettes Blanches

Violette de Parme and Opoponax were presented in a set of Richardson Crystal square cut bottles.

Parfum Surfin was presented in a bottle designed by Henri Hamm.

In 2008, Boots Pharmacy resurrected the old house of A. Girard.

They released several perfumes:

Bouquet d'Orient and Lysval are reinterpretations of original formulas.

Bouquet d'Orient evokes "the hustle and bustle of pre-war Shanghai, with a rich and spicy amber oriental fragrance. Bouquet D'Orient opens with top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, which give way to a floral heart of Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang, Mimosa, Orris, Cassie, and French Violet Leaves. All this rests on a warm resinous melange of Madagascan Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Myrhh, with just a hint of Patchouli.


Lysval is  a deliciously layered fragrance updating a classic vintage recipe, Lysval incorporates some of the richest floral essences in the world to instantly evoke the richness and tranquillity of the perfect English garden. Perfume description:  A cascade of flowers, including Ylang Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Rose Petals and Orange Blossom are supported by a beautifully powdery French Orris, Benzoin Siam and warm rich Sandalwood. A particularly French base combining Jacinthe Fleurs and Muguet contributes to a fresh Spring floralcy of Hyacinths, Lily-Of-The-Valley and Freesias.


Bali Sunrise, New York Nights and Provence Spring are new additions and follow a travel theme that already existed in the early days of the house.