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.

Parfumerie Lina Cavalieri

After retiring from the stage, opera star Natalina "Lina" Cavalieri ran a cosmetic salon in Paris.

Like other beauties of the stage, Lina had endorsed other brands in the early 1900s. Palmolive and Gelle Freres were two of the most well known companies that she used her celebrity status for their advantage.

Alfred Wright

William & Alfred Wright established their proprietary medicine company in 1869 in San Francisco. In 1899, Alfred Wright opened a perfumery located in Rochester, New York. He also had a branch in Philadelphia. Many of the bottles I have come across have the Philadelphia address on them. You will also find these embossed with the name Alfred Wright or with the initials AW.

Parfums Lalanne

Parfums Lalanne was established by Charles Lalanne at 104 rue Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris.

Leon et Cie

Leon et Cie: Established by Leon Cohn in c1900 in Paris, parent company of below.

Les Parfums Brajan

Les Parfums Brajan Parfums was established by Ernest Weil and Georges Levy-Say at 17 rue Saint-Florentine, Paris in 1926. The company launched a range of fragrances in the 1920’s and early 1930s.

Parfumerie T. Jones

Parfumerie Thomas Jones, usually just T. Jones, was an English perfume and cosmetic company established in 1850. The company soon expanded into a department store in Paris. A 1921 advertisement reads: "Department Stores of "Jones" - The Most Important Department of Perfumery in Paris: Visit its departments of: silks, optics, watches, leather goods, travel items, photography, porcelain, crystals, household items, wedding gifts, etc. New departments opening soon."

Princess Pat Cosmetics & Perfumes

Princess Pat LTD, established in 1921 by Patricia FB Gordon,who was the president of the company,  later traded under the names "Gordon & Gordon" and finally  "House of Gordon'".

Gerly Parfumeur of Hollywood

The House of Gerly Parfumeur, Ltd. (product of Howe Company, California) was headquartered at 6705 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California; also mistakenly reported as Ferly. 

The Gerly Perfumes were at first only distributed on the west coast, and handled by Marvel Products Company, Studio MA12, 1023 North Sycamore, Hollywood, California.

In 1935, their products were no longer confined to the west coast, their products were now distributed in the territory east of the Rocky Mountains by Merz-Mihm Company, located at 38 West 32nd Street, New York City.

In a 1932 publication Gerly's address was listed as 210 Central Bldg., 108 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA.

Savonnerie Parfumerie Maubert

Isnard - Maubert Parfumeur:  A perfumery, cosmetic and toiletry shop established at 17 rue Lamartine, Lille, France in 1819; also see ' Parfumerie du La Val Creux', associated with Chrome et Cie; associated with Savonnerie Parfumerie Maubert. Maubert Jeune.

Nelson, Baker & Co.

Nelson Baker & Co. of 61 Brooklyn Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Subsidiary of Penslar Stores.

Jean Stuart Cosmetics, Inc.

Jean Stuart Cosmetics Inc. of 535 Fifth Ave, New York, established in 1928. Launched a range of cosmetics, toiletries, and fragrances starting in 1929.

Parfums d'Ouchy

Parfums d'Ouchy (pronounced "doo-shay") was established  in 1928 by Radolphe Agranatt at 45 rue Laborde, Paris in 1928.

They had an office, Parfums D'Ouchy, Inc. at 655 Fifth Avenue, New York and also one in Naples, Italy.

Parfums Rue Dee

Parfums Rue Dee was located at East 30th Street, New York. They launched some fragrances starting in the early 1930s. I do not think that this company existed past WWII. their items are pretty rare.

Parfums Jacques Griffe

Jacques Griffe (b. 1917): born in Carcassonne, France; having spent three years with Vionnet, he became a master of construction, especially in handling the bias cut; established a boutique and ready-to-wear range.

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.

Hollywood Nights by Oralee Freres c1930

Hollywood Nights by Oralee Freres: launched in 1930.

Parfums G. Doyen

Parfums G. Doyen Paris was established in the early 1940s at rue de Caumartin, Paris, France.

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Side Glance by Parfums Anjou c1952

Side Glance by Parfums Anjou: launched in 1952.

Parfumerie and Savonnerie Gilot et Cie

Full name Parfumerie et Savonnerie Gilot et Cie; fragrances, soaps and cosmetics, established by Emile Gilot at 68 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin, Paris in the early 1900’s; related to Dubarry; trademark perfume and cosmetic line was 'Soir de Paris' in 1925; prior to launched of similar fragrance by Bourjois in 1929. Acquired C.P. Blaise.