Showing posts with label discontinued. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Calvin Klein by Calvin Klein c1978

Calvin Klein by Calvin Klein: launched in 1978 along with a complete makeup and skincare collection developed with Stanley Kohlenberg, the man who masterminded Norell fragrances at Revlon. 

Due to the packaging, this is also known as Calvin Klein (red) by collectors.


Saturday, October 3, 2015

Mollie Parnis by Mollie Parnis c1978

Mollie Parnis by Mollie Parnis: launched in 1978 under the name Mollie Parnis Cosmetics Dist., possibly in conjunction with Parfums Weil. The perfume was concocted in France but botted in the USA. She chose tuberose as a main ingredient as it was her favorite flower, one of which she used to keep fresh blossoms in vases in her office.

In a 1977 article, Mollie Parnis mentions that "The French had ideas about perfume, I had some about fashion, we finally agreed...The world is getting more American designer oriented...I believe that creativity, whether it's in the arts or anything else, is where the money is. The money is here, we have the know-how and the creativity. "


Sunday, September 20, 2015

Flor de Blason by Myrurgia c1926

Flor de Blason by Myrurgia: launched in 1926. It was described as "a dusky garden scent filled with citrus and floral scents of the Alhambra."


Thursday, April 16, 2015

Ambre de Delhi by Babani c1921

Ambre de Delhi by Babani: launched in 1921. Subtitled the "Breath of Love" and Parfum de Hindou. It was designed to be used to perfume furs as well as cigarettes, and to be used in perfume lamps. It was also available in a face powder.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Realm by Germaine Monteil c1975

Realm by Germaine Monteil: launched in 1975 as a men's collection of fragrances for bath and John Street, president of Germaine Monteil claimed that it was a "masculine fragrance for the man who never before found a fragrance he liked." The name Realm was chosen "to indicate that these grooming aids are a part of a man's world, his own realm."

Friday, February 27, 2015

Monday, January 26, 2015

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.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

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.


Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Parfums Grenoville

Parfums Grenoville/Parfumerie Grenoville was established by Paul Grenoville at 20 rue Royale, Paris in 1879; changed family name from ‘grenouille’, which means frog in French.




Sunday, January 4, 2015

Friday, November 21, 2014

Havoc by Mary Quant c1974

Here are some questions from readers that I thought you might enjoy.

Q. "I have a bottle of Havoc perfume that I have been holding on to for any years. I often pop off the top and take in that lovely scent that I so loved back in high school! It evokes such great memories!! I would love to wear that wonderful scent once again. Is it possible to find or duplicate the scent I long for? Please let me know so I can stop searching. My daughter is in London presently and I am thinking of sending her to the Mary Quant shop. Please tell me if this search is futile. Thanks in advance for your efforts!"


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