Lucretia Vanderbilt Perfumes & Powders

Lucretia Vanderbilt signature perfume debuted circa 1927-1928. Toiletry line with perfume, toilette, powder, compact. Lucretia Vanderbilt Inc was owned and created around 1927 as a subsidiary of McKesson-Robbins.

Crepe de Chine by F. Millot c1925

Crepe de Chine by Francois Millot: launched in 1925, created by Francois Millot's grandson, Jean Desprez. Crepe de Chine was launched at the 1925 Paris Art Deco Exposition. Crepe de Chine derives its name from the very fabric, which was a new material at the time.

Les Parfums d'Ysiane

Ysiane of 38 rue d'Enghien,Paris France. Established by D. Ysiane around 1925, a cosmetic and perfume house. Although the company was short lived, they managed to produce some charming presentations. They were affiliated to Parfumerie Diaphane.

Sheherazade by Jean Desprez c1939

In 1939, the year Jean Desprez launched the perfume "Shéhérazade," Europe was on the brink of World War II. The atmosphere was one of tension and uncertainty as countries prepared for conflict. Despite the looming war, the early 20th century was a time of fascination with exoticism and orientalism in Western culture. The 1930s saw a rise in interest in stories and themes from the Middle East, influenced by literature, art, and travel to distant lands.

Jean Desprez likely chose the name "Shéhérazade" for its evocative power and cultural resonance. Shéhérazade, the legendary Persian queen and storyteller from the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as "One Thousand and One Nights" (or Arabian Nights), symbolizes intrigue, allure, and storytelling prowess. Her tales of adventure, romance, and fantasy captivated audiences, making her a timeless symbol of exotic beauty and intelligence.

The term "Jardanel" isn't immediately recognizable as a word in any major language, suggesting it might be a unique or possibly stylized name created for the perfume's branding purposes.

"Shéhérazade" would be an apt name for a perfume in the context of the 1930s. It would have appealed to those who were enchanted by stories of the exotic East, seeking fragrances that transported them to distant lands of mystery and romance. The name conjures images of opulent palaces, shimmering silks, sultry nights filled with tales of love and adventure under starlit skies.

Biette

Established by four brothers, Georges, Michel, Lionel and Maxime at rue Beausejour, Nantes, France in 1882. In 1892 Biette, was taken over by Alexis Biette. Later they merged with G. Lemoine in 1939; and finally ceased trading in 1950.

Mori and Valmy Perfumes

Parfums Francais, Inc. of New York operated as an importing company specializing in French perfumery essences, which it blended domestically within the United States to optimize production costs. As part of its cost-effective strategy, the company procured surplus crystal perfume bottles from Baccarat, likely acquired at discounted wholesale prices due to their surplus status and potential discontinuation from production.

Under its umbrella, Parfums Francais managed several prominent French perfumery brands including Mori, Valmy, Parfums d'Anjou, Parfums de Choisy, and Parfums Odeon. Notably, each of these brands shared an identical logo design, possibly indicating a unified branding approach or a cohesive corporate identity across its diverse portfolio of perfumes.

In summary, Parfums Francais, Inc. strategically imported and blended perfumery essences while leveraging surplus acquisitions and brand consolidation to establish a significant presence in the perfume industry during its operational period.

La Tausca Pearls & Their Jeweled Presentation Boxes

La Tausca Pearls was a trade name for high quality faux pearls used by three different companies: Maurice J. Karpeles, L. Heller & Son Inc and Martin Low & Taussig, Providence RI. This trade name was in use from around 1915 as it was first seen in a Albert Walker jewelry catalog. Then in 1956 it merged with Deltah Pearls and became Heller-Deltah. The La Tausca division was later bought by Arlan Jewelry Co.The main La Tausca store dealt in fine jewelry and was located on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

Ondine by Suzanne Thierry c1954

Ondine was first introduced in 1954 by Suzanne Thierry of Paris. Named for the heroine of the Broadway play of the same year, Ondine, which starred a young ingenue actress, Audrey Hepburn, as Ondine. She fell in love with her co-star, Mel Ferrer and the two were married. Audrey Hepburn won a Tony award for the play and went on to win a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar that same year for the film, Roman Holiday, a feat accomplished by only two other actresses.

Raquel Meller by D. Roditi and Sons c1926

The beautiful diva Raquel Meller,  born Francisca Marqués López (1888-1962) was a Spanish actress and singer, most famous for singing about and embracing the Tango dance craze. In the 1920s, she was the toast of the London Hippodrome and the Paris Olympia, was already a highly popular singer before debuting as a film actress in 1919.

The House of Tre-Jur & Varva Perfumes

This guide is an extension of new information on the original guide I wrote on ebay for the House of Tre-Jur.

Established in 1924 by Albert Mosheim at 19 West 18th Street, New York, . The company also sold toiletries and cosmetics and opened a branch in Hamburg, Germany. Tre-Jur was affiliated to Varva and they shared a perfume in common, Suivez-Moi. Tre-Jur is spelled as the phonetic equivalent of "treasure". Tre-Jur eventually became a division of United Toilet Goods Co. of New York City and a division of Fifth Avenue, NY. In 1963, the House of Tre-Jur was bought out by Maradel Products, Inc. (now known as Del Laboratories.)