Chatelet Limited was a short-lived perfume company active during the 1930s and 1940s, with a focus on creating fine fragrances and expanding their scented offerings into beauty products. In addition to perfumes, the company ventured into hair care by producing friction lotions, which were scented with Chatelet’s signature fragrances. These hair lotions were a unique collaboration between beauty scientists and perfumers, crafted under the guidance of Eugene, a well-known hairdressing manufacturer. This partnership highlights Chatelet's commitment to integrating expertise from both fragrance and hair care industries, aiming to elevate everyday grooming rituals with a touch of luxury and sophistication.
A 1934 issue of The Retail Chemist provides a glimpse into Chatelet’s product lineup, noting several distinctive offerings. The company’s perfume, Chatelet L'Avenir, was sold in an elegant 1-ounce glass-stoppered flask, presented in a silvered carton, reflecting the luxurious approach Chatelet brought to its packaging. Their Gardenia fragrance was available in a miniature flask and carton decorated in green, black, and silver, showcasing a refined Art Deco-inspired design aesthetic. Alongside these perfumes, Chatelet offered other beauty products such as Gardenia-scented complexion powder available in a range of shades, a complexion milk called Lait de Chatelet, and a talcum powder, Talc de Chatelet. These items were retailed in various sizes, indicating the company’s aim to appeal to a broad clientele by offering versatile options within its fragrance and beauty line.
