Parfumerie La Perle/Bardin et Cie

Bardin et Cie (Bardin & Co) also known as Parfumerie La Perle, located at 35 boulevard Les Capucines, Paris. They were perfumers to the court of Princess Clementine of Belgium. Sarah Bernhardt was also used as a compensated endorser in the late 1800's.

Hetra Perfume

Hetra was a Czechoslovakian perfume company that operated in the 1920s - 1930s. There is virtually no information on this novelty perfume company. Hetra was imported into the USA by Rochambeau.

 They commonly used German glass bottles as well as fine French and Czech crystal bottles for their perfumes.

Four Hetra perfumes, photo from Rago Arts 

Photo by Rago Arts

Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction

Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction

Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction

1920s Hetra-Czechoslovakia Holman perfume display, fitted with 27 blown glass bottles (specific spaces for 28) 3 with fabric accents, cork stoppers, labels. Wooden miniature "Victrola" cabinet, silk lining and ribbons (some distress), carousel revolves manually. A Rochambeau import. Closed 14 1/2 in., Largest bottle 2 1/4". Photo by Perfume Bottles Auction

Patanwala Perfumes

Ebrahim S. Patanwala in 1910, when he was 25 years of age he began making his own perfumes and brilliantines and in 1918 began manufacturing on a large scale.

 It was Ebrahim Patanwala's Afghan Snow, set up in 1919, which introduced modern Indian cosmetics to the masses. Afghan Snow was a non-greasy facial cream made of selected ingredients blended with perfume with a universal appeal. So how was the name inspired? King Zahir of Afghanistan convened an audience with Mr. E.S.Patanwala along with a few other select entrepreneurs on his visit to India. The king was presented a hamper with all E.S.Patanwala products; in it was a jar of pearly white cream without any name. His majesty was impressed and commented that it reminded him of the snow in Afghanistan. 

In 1926 Patanwala started manufacturing the now famous perfumes in connection with the Swiss aroma chemical company Givaudan and many of Patanwala's perfumes were housed in Baccarat crystal bottles. Since then the firm has developed nail polishes, lipsticks and soaps. An all-India demand for toiletries compelled Mr. Patanwala to increase his staff. His creations gradually drew patronage from the English gentry and princes of India. Maharaja Jhalawar, Maharaja Patiala, Maharaja Gwalior and Maharaja Kota became a part of his choice patrons.

In 1939, he passed away and his son E. Fakruddin Patanwala took over the company. In 1940, throughout India, the choice range of Afghan toilet preparations was now enhanced by the addition of Knight of Pinjore Perfume, Hair Oil, Soap, Brilliantine, Vanishing Cream, Lotion and Face Powder.

In 1961, one of the pioneering manufacturing firms in India of modern cosmetics, E. S. Patanwala, celebrated its golden jubilee.

Today the fourth generation in the family runs the firm. With its more than 100 year old tradition and innovation, have developed unparalleled expertise in the manufacture of bathing soaps, face and body creams, shaving creams, non-alcoholic fragrances etc. It is also one of the few companies in India that specializes in the making of transparent glycerin based bathing soaps which is an arduous and highly specialized art.

The perfumes of Patanwala:

• 1925 Night in Panjore
• 1925 Afghan
• 1925 Indian Jasmin
• 1925 Durre Shewar
• 1925 Ambrerose
• 1926 Jasmin
• 1929 Bhagwan
• 1940 Prince of Pinjore
• Salim

Knight of Pinjore, c1920s, photo by ebay seller days_gone_collection

Jasmin, c1920s,  photo by ebay seller days_gone_collection

Ambrerose, c1920s,  photo by ebay seller days_gone_collection

Baghwan, c1929, Baccarat design #695, photo by Perfume Bottles Auction. Patanwala's Bhagwan Perfume bottle sold for $63,000 at the 2012 IPBA Convention. Until now, the made-by-Baccarat bottle was only known of from Baccarat's archival sketches.

Sarah Felix Perfumes

Sarah Felix (born Sophie Felix) was a French manufacturer of perfumes, cosmetics and patent medicines. Her company was known as Sarah Felix, Parfumerie des Fees (Perfumer of the Fairies) located at 43 rue Richer in Paris. She also had an office at Bruxelles at Chez Frey, 14 rue d'Escalier and an office in London at Hovenden et Sons at 5 Great Malborough Street.

Following the death of her sister, Rachel,  she turned to the manufacture of perfumes.

Fleurs d'Amour by Roger et Gallet c1902

Fleurs d'Amour by Roger et Gallet was launched in 1902. This is one of the earliest perfumes marketed by Roger and Gallet in America.

Chiquita by Parfums Romey c1944

Chiquita by Parfums Romey was launched in 1944, but the flacon appears more 1920s in design and decoration.

Bottle:

The flacon is made up of Limoges porcelain and features stylized Art Deco flowers and a portrait of a female.

photos by ebay seller pl1legrenier

Marshall Field Perfumes

Marshall Field was a Chicago department store; re-named as Macy's in 2006 when parent company was bought; owned Lanchere of Chicago and Parfums Hener .

Like many department stores of the era, Marshall Field sold perfumes under their own name.

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

Bienaimé Parfumeur was established in 1935 by Robert Bienaimé (1876–1960, a prominent perfumer who had previously worked with Houbigant, one of the most prestigious perfume houses in Paris. Located at 396 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, the boutique was positioned in a fashionable area, emphasizing its high-end appeal. Bienaimé, known for creating the iconic fragrance Quelques Fleurs during his time at Houbigant, sought to establish his own brand and launch perfumes under his own name. His deep knowledge of perfumery and reputation for crafting exquisite fragrances provided a solid foundation for his new venture.

 Robert Bienaimé passed away in 1960. Although  Bienaimé Parfumeur enjoyed some success in its early years, there are limited records of the company beyond the early 1960s. The company was still in business in 1963, as evidenced by newspaper ads seeking distributors. These ads indicate that the Bienaimé brand was actively trying to expand its reach, possibly in response to increasing competition in the perfume market. Despite these efforts, the company likely closed shortly after this period, as no further mentions appear in newspapers or other historical records.

The closure of Bienaimé Parfumeur marks the end of a chapter in Robert Bienaimé's career, but his influence on the world of perfumery, particularly through his work at Houbigant, remains significant. The company, while short-lived, is a testament to Bienaimé's desire to innovate and create under his own name in the competitive landscape of mid-20th century perfumery.

Brun et Barbier Perfumes

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