Xanadu by Faberge c1969

Xanadu, introduced in 1969 as a groundbreaking division of Fabergé, revolutionized the realm of skincare, toiletries, and cosmetics. The brainchild of Fabergé, Xanadu promised a fresh approach to personal care for both men and women. Described in The Magazine of Wall Street and Business Analyst in 1968, Xanadu was anticipated to bring forth a new era in beauty products, offering an innovative blend of luxury and efficacy. With its launch, Xanadu aimed to redefine beauty standards and set new benchmarks in the industry.

The Magazine of Wall Street and Business Analyst, 1968:

"Early in 1969, Faberge will introduce Xanadu, a new concept in skin creams, toiletries and cosmetics for both sexes."

Caleche by Hermes c1961

Caleche was launched by Hermes in France in 1961, it was officially launched in the USA in 1963 and imported by Alexandra de Markoff. Created by Guy Robert, it is described as a fragrance of vibrant light and magic. A classic blend of floral and woodsy scents.

Caleche (pronounced KAL-ESCH'), was named after the House’s emblematic carriage team logo. A caleche is the folding hood of a two-wheeled, horse-drawn open carriage. Caleche was reported to be the favorite fragrance of Princess Margaret of England.

"You'll lead an enchanted life if you wear Caleche!"

Fath's Love by Jacques Fath c1961

Fath's Love by Jacques Fath: launched in 1961. The name was filed for a US trademark in 1963.

Andrée Biallôt

Andrée Biallôt, Ltd., 65 East 55th Street, NY, NY. established in 1966.

According to his 1991 obituary, Thomas M. Biallo, an executive in the perfume industry was president of a perfume supplier in Manhattan, Camilli, Albert & Laloue, from 1949 to 1962. He then became a director of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., perfume suppliers.

Dante Cologne & Aftershave c1965

Dante gentleman's cologne, a popular scent amongst men of all ages during the 1960s and into the 1970s. It was produced by Dante NY Distributors, a division of Shields. All of the Dante fragrances have been discontinued since the early 1980s.

The fragrances of Dante:

• 1965 - Dante Original 
• 1965 - Dante Gentleman Cologne 
• 1965 - Dante Centurian
• 1967 - Dante Leather 
• 1967 - Dante Lime 
• 1967 - Dante Tangerine
• 1967 - Dante Lemon
• 1970 - Anisetto?

Dante Original:

Dante was a line of toiletries which included everything a man needed to smell sexy and enticing. Shields/Dante also supplied cuff links, tie bars, tie tacs, hot brushes and wallets. Dante advertisements said that "He'll tingle to the exhilarating bracing action of Dante. You'll love the clean, masculine fragrance."

So what does it smell like?

• Top notes: bergamot, mint
• Middle notes: iris, honeysuckle, patchouli, rose, orris, cedarwood, opoponax
• Base notes: benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, tobacco, ambergris, oakmoss

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In a Dec 11, 1965 advertisement in the Milwaukee Sentinel, Dante Toiletries were advertised for the Christmas season "Dante Toiletries. Christmas Gifts Definitely Not  For The Man You Can Put On A Shelf...If you really want to start something, Give him Dante:

• Dante Cologne  & Shower Soap Set..........$5.00
• Dante Cologne 4 oz size.............................. $2.95
• Dante Aftershave 40 oz..................................$2.50
• Dante Travel Pack Refresher.......................$2.95
• Dante Deodorant Stick.......................... ........$1.75
• Dante Centurian Aftershave in blue flask...$4.50
• Dante Centurian Cologne in 6 oz red flask......: .$4.95
• Dante shower soap........................................$2.00
• Dante Cologne, aftershave and shower soap set ..$7.50
• Dante Cologne & Aftershave Set..................$5.00"

Centurian:

Usually, you will find that Dante Centurian Cologne is in a red glass bottle and the Centurian aftershave is in a blue bottle.

Centurian Cologne came out in 1965.  According to a Nov 30, 1965 ad in the Times Daily newspaper...

"For Men Who Know How to Handle Women. ..New Centurian Cologne and after-shave by Dante Its a lasting scent with subtle power. A unique combination of rare essential oils including Italian bergamot, Cananga from Java, Petitgrain from the bitter orange trees of Paraguay, Patchouli from  Singapore, Oak Moss Absolute from Algeria, natural civet from Ethiopia, and many more. Available in a new broad shouldered 6 oz flask. If you really want to start something, start with new Centurian. Aftershave $4.50. Cologne $5.00"

So what does it smell like?

• Top notes: Italian bergamot, Paraguayan petitgrain
• Middle notes: Javan ylang ylang, Singaporean Patchouli
• Base notes: sandalwood, ambergris, Algerian oakmoss absolute, Ethiopian civet

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Hai Karate Cologne & Aftershave c1967

Hai Karate was a budget cologne on sale in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 1960s through the 1980s. The fragrance was developed by the Leeming Pacquin division of Pfizer and launched in 1967 as their answer to the popular Jade East scent made by Swank.


Hai Karate encompassed products such as aftershave, cologne, talc, shaving cream, foaming cologne, body spray, shampoo, soap on a rope etc. for men.  The scent was described by Leeming as "Mistletoe in a bottle."

Blue Waltz by Joubert c1920

Blue Waltz, this endearing perfume from the past was created by either Joubert et Cie or Jolind Inc. around 1920.

Nine Flags Colognes

NINE FLAGS

The Nine Flags men's shaving cologne collection came out in 1965, it was still being sold well into the early 1970s. It was distributed by the Colton company of Boston, Massachusetts and was marketed by Gillette in the United Kingdom. The bottles are also marked "Essence Imported Blended in USA". I have also found reference to the Nine Flags men's soap set advertisement from 1972. By 1974, the Colton Company ceased production of the Nine Flags fragrances.