Padisha by Weil c1922

Padisha by Weil: launched in 1922, as a gift to special clients. It was later relaunched  for public sale in 1947.

Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant c1912

Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant: launched in 1912, created by perfumer Robert Bienaime, was one of the first floral bouquet ever produced.

Demi-Jour by Houbigant c1929 and c1987

Demi-Jour by Houbigant: launched in 1929.

Memoire Cherie by Elizabeth Arden c1957

Memoire Cherie by Elizabeth Arden: launched in 1956. The Grecian goddess of memory is depicted on the packages.

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.

Vintage Apollo Studios Ormolu Vanity Accessories and Perfume Bottles 1934 Advertisement

Vintage Apollo Studios Ormolu Vanity Accessories and Perfume Bottles from a 1934 L & C Mayers Co publication. Items shown as filigree metal trays, candy dishes and perfume bottles. Two of the trays have lace sandwiched between glass. The candy dishes have glass inserts with three compartments and sometimes I see these listed as powder jars and jewel caskets. The perfume bottles were made by Heisey (Crystolite) and rest inside French style metal mountings. One of them has a handpainted miniature painting on ivory.

Similar Apollo pieces from the same time period:

Bohemian Glass Shaker Top Perfume Bottles 1901 Advertisement

Bohemian colored glass perfume bottles with shaker tops from an antique Victorian/Edwardian 1901-02 A. C. McClurg & Co. publication. Many of the bottles are gilded and the designs are reminiscent of Moser. It appears that the shaker tops are the open rose and the "loving cup" styles.

Nysis by Agra c1919

Nysis by Agra Parfumeur: launched in 1919. Nysis was a line that included perfume, toilet water, cold cream, talc, face powder, vanishing cream, and soap.

The packaging is emblazoned with a wonderful Egyptian style woman's head wit long black hair.  Themes featuring any sort of Egyptomania was very popular during the 1920s. You can see from the advertisements below that the Egyptian theme was carried out by showing some Egyptian maidens to the upper right side of the ads. These were from a 1920 issue of Cosmopolitan.

Nysis has been discontinued since the 1920s. The products are very collectible, with the perfume and toilet water the most expensive and rare, while the face powder and the talcum tin are common.

 

Pavlova by Payot c1977

Pavlova by Payot: launched in 1977. Inspired by turn of the century opulence and named after the famous ballerina, Pavlova. Based on a perfume that was created in 1922 for Anna Pavlova. The swan motif on the packing of the modern bottles from Payot reflect the fact that Anna Pavlova owned a pet swan named Jack, a very graceful addition to her own graceful movements on stage.

Cassandra by Weil c1935

 The Cassandra perfume first came out in 1935 in France,  and it was introduced into the USA in 1936. The perfume was created by Jacqueline Fraysse and took two years to perfect. It was available as parfum, cologne and toilet water.

Martial et Armand Perfumes

Martial et Armand,  (Mahr-see-al ay Arm-ahn) couture house of 10 place Vendome, Paris.

Les Parfums Amiot

Amiot et Cie of 68 rue de Rivoli, Paris, was established in 1862, company sold fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries. Later known as Les Parfums Amiot.

Blondeau et Cie & Vinolia

Blondeau et Cie and the Legacy of "Vinolia": A History of Luxury Toiletries and Perfumes

Blondeau et Cie was a notable Anglo-French company established around 1885 by Dr. Eggleston Burrows and James Hill Hartridge. Headquartered at Lever House on Victoria Embankment in London, their origins lay primarily in soap manufacturing. However, the firm expanded its offerings to include exquisite perfume presentations and a celebrated line of toiletries under the "Vinolia" brand, which remained active until 1930.

The "Vinolia" brand was launched in 1888, initially focusing on high-quality soaps crafted for sensitive skin. Its products quickly gained a reputation for superior quality and became synonymous with luxury and refinement. By 1892, the brand diversified its portfolio to include perfumes, toiletries, and skincare products, all marketed under the Blondeau et Cie name.

In 1898, the company restructured for family and financial reasons, transitioning into a private company with a nominal capital of £100,000. It was renamed the Vinolia Company Limited. By 1899, the business underwent another transformation, becoming a public company to further its growth and capitalize on its burgeoning reputation in both domestic and international markets.

Parfumerie St. Denis

Parfumerie St. Denis of Paris France. (also known as Perfumery St. Denis). The American part of the company was located at 452 Fifth Ave., New York. The company produced perfumes, toiletries and cosmetics. But they were famous for their bath salts and powders.

Dr. Anthony T. Frascati (b. July 7, 1892 in Italy) composed the perfumes for Perfumery St Denis in 1922-1925 and again as the chemist in charge of production and perfumery in 1926-1929.  Frascati had also compounded perfumes for other companies such as Tokalon (1922-1925), Ungerer & Co (1929-1932), and Givaudan-Delawanna (1925-1926) before joining Max Factor in 1933. Frascati worked in the Max Factor labs until 1936, when he was appointed head of the perfume laboratory for Firmenich in New York City until 1949. He even whipped up private perfumes for screen stars, but did not manufacture them.

In 1940, Baum acquired St. Denis.  St. Denis Toiletries, Inc., has acquired the business of the former Parfumerie St. Denis, Inc., New York. Jerome E. Baum. originator of Dermay Perfumes, Inc.. who retired and sold his interest in Dermay after fifteen years' association is president of the new organization.


The perfumes of Saint Denis:

• 1923 "Rainbow" Bath Salts
• 1925 Birch
• 1925 Birch Buds
• 1925 Blue Carnation
• 1925 Narcisse D'Auteuil 
• 1926 Eau de Cologne Royale
• 1926 Jeunesse Vivante
• 1928 Turandot
• 1928 Vigorettes
• 1931 Pine Rest
• 1932 B18
• 1932 De Tout Mon Coeur
• 1932 Auf Wiedersehen
• 1932 Liebestraum
• 1933 Gardenia Royal
• 1933 Non-At-All
• 1933 Yankee Doodle
• 1934 Lily of France
• 1934 Royal Guard
• 1934 The Grenadier
• 1934 Parlez Moi D'Amour
• 1934 Valse de Champagne
• 1935 Au Revoir
• 1935 Rose Geranium
• 1935 Les Fleurs de Jasmin
• 1936 Candle Light
• 1936 Gay Nineties
• 1936 Votre Beaute
• 1936 Orchid
• 1936 Loyalty
• 1936 Hyde Park
• 1936 Old Fashioned Bouquet
• 1936 Madonna
• 1936 Syncopation
• 1936 La Royale
• 1936 Saints Release
• 1936 Chivalry
• 1937 Affection
• 1937 Tyrolean Pine
• 1937 Dirnd'l
• 1939 New Mown Hay
• 1940 Zombie
• 1941 Blue Sapphire
• 1941 Jaunty

The Pharmaceutical Era, Volume 59, 1929:

"Les Fleurs de Jasmin is the name of a new bath crystal package which is soon to be placed on the market by Parfumerie St. Denis, specialists in toilet requisites. The package will retail at $2 and $3.50."

Les Parfums Godet

This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the wonderful world of Les Parfums Godet. Julien-Joseph Godet founded Godet Perfumery in 1901 at 37 rue Saint-Lazare, Paris. The establishment quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite fragrances, contributing to the rich tradition of French perfumery. The location in the bustling heart of Paris was ideal for attracting a sophisticated clientele, and Godet's creations were known for their quality and elegance. This historical context reflects the significance of Godet Perfumery in the early 20th century Parisian culture, continuing the legacy of French excellence in the art of perfumery.

Femme by Rochas c1943

After the Second World War, a new perfume was on the horizon. At the request of Marcel Rochas, Edmond Roudnitska created the perfume Femme. The perfume was inspired by Rochas's young wife. Legend has it that he gave it to her as his wedding present. “This extraordinary perfume", says Hélène Rochas, "was the most beautiful wedding gift I could dream of."

Esprit de Noel by Houbigant c1968

Esprit de Noel by Houbigant: launched in 1968. “Esprit de Noel” means “spirit of Christmas.” It was available as eau de cologne and as a room essence. You would add a few drops to a light bulb to fragrance your room with a holiday air.


So what does it smell like? Sweet, incensy with a hint of muted florals.

• Top notes: bergamot, orange, cloves, spices
• Heart notes: frankincense, myrrh, pine
• Base notes: resins, balsams, tonka, cedar, amber, musk

Discontinued, date unknown.

photo by ruby lane seller  River Queen

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Kay Francis and Perfumes c1933

In this vintage movie still photo from the 1933 film The Keyhole, you can see many beautiful perfume bottles on actress Kay Francis' vanity table.

A large Ruba Rhombic perfume bottle made by Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company can be seen to the right. To the immediate right, I can also see one of the Hoffmann Czech perfume bottles with the nude dauber. Other Czech bottles and possibly some commercial flacons are also present on the vanity.
































Another perfume bottle filled vanity appears in another Kay Francis film, 1932's Cynara. You can spot some atomizers (probably DeVilbiss) and some other bottles.

Aramis by Estee Lauder c1964

Originally posted on May 30, 2010 at 9:01 am on cleopatrasboudoir.com

"Love having an Aramis man around..?"

Aramis, one of the best selling male fragrances of all time, surprisingly was, in its original incarnation, a fragrance for women.

Launched in 1964 by Estee Lauder, it was largely inspired by Cabochard by Gres, a women’s fragrance created by the same perfumer in 1958.

Baudruchage and Sealing Perfume Bottles

Baudruchage, also known as baudruche, is a way of sealing a perfume bottle with a covering of kid leather, animal membrane, cellulose, collodion, sheet rubber, gelatin, onion skin, cellophane, parafilm or onionskin. It is done during the finishing period and can often be quite lovely as a finished part of a presentation.