Lancome Opalescent Glass Perfume Presentations

"Lancôme introduced "Melisande" in 1954, a stunning figural bottle shaped like a standing lady crafted from pink-tinted opalescent glass. This luxurious presentation was utilized for various perfumes and was the brainchild of Georges Delhomme.

The fragrance was "...contained in a frosted crystal bottle representing the beautiful Melisande with long hair: art object exquisitely.."

photo by Rago Arts

In 1958, to commemorate the launch of Sputnik, Lancôme unveiled two limited edition perfume presentations designed by Georges Delhomme, named "Spoutnik."

The first was a blue-tinted opalescent glass moon-faced purse flacon, created for the perfume Magie. This unique bottle design was also utilized for other Lancôme fragrances. Only 100 of these bottles were manufactured.

photo by Perfume Bottles Auctions

The second bottle took the shape of a crescent moon with a smiling face, also crafted from blue-tinted opalescent glass. It was affixed to a cobalt glass base. This design, too, was a limited edition, with only 100 examples produced, and it was utilized for various Lancôme perfumes.

photo from flickr

Due to their rarity and historical significance, these Lancôme perfume presentations designed by Georges Delhomme are highly sought after by collectors. Their scarcity, coupled with their unique and exquisite designs, often makes them prized items at auctions, commanding high prices from enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Collectors value such pieces not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their connection to a specific moment in history and the artistry behind their creation.

Bienaime Parfumeur

Bienaime established in 1935 by Robert Bienaime.  Located at 396-rue saint-Honoré, Paris. Robert Bienaime as a perfumer originally with Houbigant (he created the beautiful perfume, Quelques Fleurs), but decided to launch perfumes under his own name.

The company was still in business in 1963 and actively looking for distributors via newspaper ads. I believe the company closed shortly after as I cannot find any other mentions in the newspapers.

Brun et Barbier Perfumes

F. Brun et Barbier of Cannes, and Grasse, France launched a range of fragrances in the early 1900s.

Vougay Perfumes

Vougay of Paris, launched fragrances in the early 1930s. They were a short lived company and there is no information on them at this time. Their green slag glass flacons were manufactured by Cristalleries de Nancy. I do know that Vougay also produced face powders.

Their perfumes seem to be quite inexpensive as in 1932, their perfume retailed for just $1.00 normally but was on sale at one retailer for just $0.45.


The perfumes of Vougay:

• 1930 Narcisse
• 1930 Nuit de Mai
• 1930 Nuit de Juin
• 1930 Fleur de Oranger
• 1930 Sweet Pea Ambree
• 1930 Black

Nuit de Mai, photo by ebay seller khalighat

Japigny Perfumes

Japigny, a perfume company from France, in operation during the 1920s-1930s. There is no information available on this company.

The Perfumes of japigny:

• 1920s Extrait Majola
• 1920s Goute Doree
• 1920s Scintillante
• 1920s Princesse d'Azur
• 1920s Zaina
• 1920s Rose
• 1920s Urella
• 1920s Faleze
• 1920s Hamaeu

Goutte Doree, photo by ebay seller khalighat

The Herb Farm Shop

The Herb Farm was located at Sevenoaks, in Seal, Kent, it grew over 200 varieties of herbs and flowers in the English countryside. It had a quaint little store called the Herb Farm Shop located 16 North Audley Street in London. It sold perfumes, bath oil, dusting powders, talcum powders, solid perfume, soaps, sachets, pomanders, creams, makeup, culinary herbs, teas, jellies, salts, and English malt vinegars. Members of the Royal Household were patrons.

Forever Amber by Kathryn/Kay Daumit c1945

Forever Amber by Kathryn, Inc (owned by Kay Daumit) launched in 1945 in connection with the 1943 novel by Kathleen Winsor. The novel tells the story of amorous courtesan Amber St. Clare in the court and bedroom of Charles II. The novel was banned in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, and the controversy over its purported indecency stimulated sales and became a bestseller . The book's popularity was further aided by the film version directed by Otto Preminger in 1947.

Parfums Raphael

Parfums Raphael was established by Raphaël Lopez at 3 avenue George V, Paris in 1930.

Parfums Raffy

Parfums Raffy was established in 1918 by Marcel J. Raffy, a Franco-American (1901-1934), of 156 East 45 St. New York.

c1930 ad

Parfums de Heriot

Parfums de Heriot was established by Harriette Hessin in 1935 in Beverly Hills, California; launched a range of fragrances on her own and also two when affiliated to de Kama in 1950's.