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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Parfums François Villon

Societe Francaise de Parfumerie-Parfums François Villon, a perfume manufacturer and wholesaler was established by S. de Benveniste at 1 rue Lord Byron, Toulouse. The name Francois Villon was based on a well-known French lyric poet who died in about 1485. The company name was trademarked in the USA in 1949.


The company was well known for producing a colorless solid perfume, of 80% concentration, which resembled a lipstick.




The perfumes of Francois Villon:

  • 1940 Tryst
  • 1946 Interim
  • 1950 XXe Siecle
  • 1950 Rose
  • 1950 Muguet
  • 1950 Tubereuse
  • 1950 Gribouillage
  • 1950 Balzac 36 03





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