It's fascinating how Christian Dior expanded into the realm of home furnishings with the Art De La Table Collection in 1988, which inclu...

"La Fuite des Heures" or "Fleeting Moment" by Balenciaga is a classic fragrance that was launched in 1947. It's ren...

"Grand Dame" by Jean Desprez, launched in 1939, is a perfume that exudes elegance and sophistication. The name "Grand Dame,&q...

During the 20th century, the perfume industry was rife with counterfeiting at every turn. There was some trickery going on in the 1930s-1950...

Asphodele by Lentheric: launched in 1926, pronounced "As Fo Del". Asphodele refers to the species of daffodil (narcissus) that gr...

In 1924, when Lentheric launched the perfume "Miracle - Miracle," the world was amidst a transformative era marked by artistic and...

Dark Brilliance by Lentheric: launched in 1946.

Philadelphia; claimed established in 1852; most likely c1873; a subsidiary of Schandein & Lind in c1900; launched a range of fragrance...

Monsieur de Rauch, a fragrance attributed to the fashion house of Madeleine de Rauch, was launched in either 1950 or 1966, according to th...

Incanto by Simonetta: launched in 1955. Perfume created by Simonetta Visconti (Donna Simonetta Fabiani), an Italian fashion designer.

Established in 5th Avenue New York in 1910.

Bill Blass for Women was launched in 1978 as a collaborative creation between the renowned American fashion designer Bill Blass and the glo...

Colgate & Co. was located at 55 John Street New York. Established 1806. Richard M. Colgate, Gilbert Colgate, Sidney M. Colgate, Aust...

Mai by Shiseido, launched in 1968, carries a name steeped in both cultural significance and poetic simplicity. The word "Mai" (舞) ...

I get a lot of questions from readers who cannot understand why their vintage perfume has little things floating in them. I have definitely ...

Electric Youth by Debbie Gibson: Launched in 1989 in association with Revlon. Named after the best selling pop album and song.

Vers Toi by Worth: launched in 1934. Originally created by Maurice Blanchet.  The name means "Towards You" in French.

Asja by Fendi: launched in 1991, in association with Parma. It was created by Jean Guichard.

Dolce Vita by Christian Dior: created by Pierre Bourdon and Maurice Roger and launched in 1994.

Je Reviens by Worth: launched in 1932. Created by Maurice Blanchet.