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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.
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MW de Messire: launched in 1972 in association with Jean d'Albret/Orlane. In USA in 1973. It was created for the young career orientated, active women who were tired of the more flowery perfumes.
The MW stands for "Modern Woman", however, a blurb in a newspaper article mentioned that "MW" stands for "whatever you want it to be" and that the fragrance was unisex. "The first modern and vigorous fragrance created for women in a line for men."
Messire by Jean d'Albret: launched in 1961. “Messire” is an obsolete French word meaning “sire,” “master," or “squire.”
Princesse d'Albret by Jean d'Albret: launched in 1964.
Casaque by Jean D'Albret: launched in 1951. The translation of "Casaque" is defined as a tight jacket from the shoulder to the waist.
Ecusson was launched in 1947 in France by Jean d'Albret and was introduced to the United States in 1951. The fragrance was composed by the perfumers at Roure.
Ecusson means "Coat of Arms" in French, it was advertised as having a history traceable to the fabulous French era of the 1570's where it was first introduced into the court of Jeanne d 'Albret, mother of King Henry IV and its formula carefully guarded. The legend goes on to say that it was created for Marshall Alphonse d'Ornano, who was considered to be a connoisseur of perfumes, by an ancient chemist who entertained an envious reputation for his perfumes that were the toast of Paris. "Ecusson, a devastating and frankly feminine memorable perfume .."
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