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Welcome!
Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances.
My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival.
Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives.
I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ahmed Soliman and Shimy Brothers Perfumes
In this guide, I will introduce you to the world of vintage perfumes crafted by Ahmed Soliman and the Shimy Brothers Perfume Companies of Egypt. These two renowned competitors specialized in catering to the upscale segment of the tourist trade, creating luxurious and sought-after fragrances. Today, both Ahmed Soliman and Shimy Brothers perfumes are exceedingly rare and fetch substantial prices at auctions. The pictures below showcase the diverse and exquisite types of perfume bottles that are a testament to their timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Vintage Perfume Stores & Counter Photos
Here is an assortment of vintage perfume store and counter photos.
c1953, perfume counter
c1934 Mr. Robert Perfume Bar
c1910, LT Piver Factory
c1923, E. Coudray Perfume Store
c1923, E. Coudray Perfume Store
c1923, E. Coudray Perfume Store
c1920, Parfumerie Gelle Freres
c1954, Myrtle Bank Hotel, Jamaica, duty-free perfume counter.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Heaven Sent by Helena Rubinstein c1941
In 1924, a company named Julius Garfinkle & Co created a perfume named Heavenscent, however, this was in no way connected with the well known Heaven Sent perfume.
Drialys Perfumes
Perfumeria Drialys, established by Alonso Y Arenas in c1920 in Havana, Cuba. (Also spelled Drialis). They continued production into the 1950s. The company specialized in manufacturing perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics and soaps. They were affiliated to Parfumerie Miga of Zurich.
Molinard Concreta
In 1925, Molinard created the first solid perfumes, called concreta. These solids were the genuine wax from the flowers. This alcohol free formula, is a very guarded secret and has even been patented by Molinard. It is more concentrated than any other perfume, and will last a lot longer as well. Even vintage concreta still retains a strong scent.Each sphere holds the equivalent of 1 liquid ounce of French perfume.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Parfums Saint-Cyr
Parfums Saint-Cyr. Established by Claude Saint-Cyr (Simone Martin) in France in 1917, a milliner; launched fragrances in 1925, associated with La France Toilet Goods.
The company was represented in the United States by Maurice Lannon, doing business under the name of Perfumes Saint-Cyr , New York, NY and Paris, France. Filed Aug. 10, 1946.
The company was represented in the United States by Maurice Lannon, doing business under the name of Perfumes Saint-Cyr , New York, NY and Paris, France. Filed Aug. 10, 1946.
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