Sari Perfumes

Sari, a short-lived perfumery company from France, operated during the 1920s and 1930s, known primarily for its production of perfumes. Little information is available about the company, highlighting its relative obscurity in perfume history. 

An intriguing connection emerges with the perfume Lune de Miel, shared with another perfumery entity named Benoit, suggesting a possible affiliation or collaboration between the two brands. Despite its brief tenure, Sari managed to market Lune de Miel successfully, as evidenced by its availability for purchase until at least 1932. 

The limited historical footprint of Sari reflects the transient nature of many smaller perfumery firms of the early 20th century, often overshadowed by larger, more enduring brands. Researchers seeking further details on Sari may explore specialized perfume archives or vintage collections, where additional insights into its products and legacy could potentially be uncovered.

L'Institut de Beaute & Klytia Perfumes

L'Institut de Beaute, of 26 place Vendome, Paris. A beauty salon established in 1895 by Victor Francois Merle with Elise-Marie Valentin Le Brun. The beauty salon sold cosmetics, toiletries and some of the finest limited edition perfume presentations, most likely only available at the Paris salon. The salon later moved to 222 rue de Rivoli, Paris. They sold products to the USA under the name Klytia, as this was an affiliated company established in 1895 by Merle.

Madame Valentin Le Brun had royal appointments from the Khedive of Egypt (possibly Abbas Hilmi Pasha), the Queen of England, The Queen of Spain (possibly Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg), Princess Eulalia (Princess Eulalia Maria Antoine Eleonore of Thurn and Taxis) and others. She was also awarded the (Silver Palms medal) as an Officier d'Academie de France.

Klytia is still producing skin care products today, under the Klytia label and the L'Institut de Beaute label (here's a hint for anyone interested in trying their products, I have found plenty of L'Institut de Beaute products at the discount stores Marshalls, and TJ Maxx, all items are priced half or lower of what they retail at higher end stores.)

The perfumes of Klytia:

• Bonheur du Jour 
• Bouquet de Mai 
• Bouquet du Roy
• Cleo 
• Corté Impériale de Russia
• Deliria de Calvi
• El Jazmin
• El Radinu
• El Secret de Astarte
• Elika
• Jardin de Mohana
• Jasmin
• Le Porte-Bonheur
• Le Prefere de Rejane
• Le Vertige de Simone
• Les Fiancailles
• Mon Bonheur
• Mond Fetiche
• Mon Fol Amor
• Mouchoir de Khedive
• Perfume de Madame Recamier
• Perfume Klytia
• Perfume Principe Jaime
• Rêve de Quatre Cœurs
• Rose de 4 Cœurs
• Souverain Perfume
• Tamara
• Violette de Montagnes

The perfumes of L'Institut de Beaute:

• 1895 Bouquet de l'Empire
• 1907 Klytia
• 1910 Bouquet L'Empereur
• 1911 L'Amour Antique
• 1920 Elyane
• 1925 aube
• 1925 Exquis Printemps
• 1930 Eulalia 
• 1931 Le Bouquet du Khedive (named after the Khedive of Egypt)
• 1931 Parfum Djavidan

Harem Life - Page 245, 1931:

".. in the market as I am when I order Le Bouquet du Khedive or the Parfum Djavidan from the Institut de Beaute, in Paris."

Harem Life - Page 245, 1931:

".. in the market as I am when I order Le Bouquet du Khedive or the Parfum Djavidan from the Institut de Beaute, in Paris."

Jacques Heim

 Jacques Heim, a prominent figure in the world of fashion and fragrance, began his family's legacy in the fur business with the establishment of the couture house Isidore & Jeanne Heim in 1898 at 15 Avenue Matignon in Paris. As the son of Isidore and Jeanne, Jacques brought innovation to the family business during the 1920s, introducing day and evening wear that showcased his keen sense of style. By the 1930s, he expanded the brand’s offerings to include perfumes, initially selling them exclusively to his female clientele, before introducing them to the public around 1945. This move marked the beginning of a new era for the Maison Heim, which, while famous for its luxurious furs, blossomed into a reputable perfume house.

Heim's journey was not without its challenges. During World War II, as a Jewish designer, he faced immense danger and was forced into hiding from the Germans. Remarkably, he managed to keep his boutique operational in Monte Carlo during these turbulent times. This resilience reflected his dedication not only to his craft but also to the survival of his family's legacy. 

In the 1920s-1930s, Jacques Heim created several perfumes that were only sold to his female customers: Je Veux, Amour-Passion, Alambic, Maroflore, Esclave…  He believed in the transformative power of fragrance, considering it an "invisible diaphanous scarf which completes an ensemble," a philosophy that underscored his work as a perfumer. In 1949, Jacques Heim officially founded Parfums Jacques Heim, and his first major success came with the public release of Alambic in 1945, which resonated with fragrance lovers. He continued to innovate throughout the 1950s, creating notable perfumes such as J'Aime in 1950 and Ariane in 1953. The brand continued to flourish into the 1960s, culminating in the launch of Shandoah and the first men's fragrance, Monsieur Heim, in 1966. However, Jacques Heim's life came to a close on January 8, 1967, and sadly, his fashion house ceased operations in 1969.

Fragonard Dupes of Popular Perfumes

For many years, both the French perfume companies Molinard and Fragonard created their own versions of popular perfumes.

Charles Fay Perfumes

Charles Fay, established at 9 rue de la Paix, Paris,  in 1850 by Charles Fay and called Maison Fay. They were purveyors of perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries. They were best known for their powder Veloutine, and therefore changed their name to Parfumerie Veloutine. They won a gold medal at the 1900 Exposition.

Rochambeau

Rochambeau of New York City & Paris, a Franco-American importing company established in 1923 by Xavier Rochambeau and Robert Coudert de Saint-Chament.

The Perfumes & Solid Perfumes of Mumtaz

Mumtaz, was the marketing division of the India Importing Co, and launched fragrances in the 1930's. Mumtaz was named after Mohammet I.K. Mumtaz, a chemist from India.

Moiret Perfumes

Moiret, of 58 rue Claude Bernard, Paris, was established in 1925; launched a range of fragrances during the mid 1920s and into the mid 1930s. Still in business in 1938. Old stock continued to be sold as late as 1946, but at drastically reduced prices.

Their perfume bottles were often made by Cristalleries de Nancy and Baccarat.

Ben Hur by Jergens c1904

In 1904, The Andrew Jergens Company of Cincinnati developed a Ben-Hur line of toiletries, capitalizing on the immense popularity of the Ben-Hur story. This line of toiletries was inspired by the title of the bestselling novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace, published in 1880. The novel had garnered widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative and themes, leading to various adaptations and continued popularity into the early 20th century.

Anais Anais by Cacharel c1978

Anais Anais by Cacharel: launched in 1978, pronounced (ah-nd-ees ah-nd-ees). Created by Firmenich perfumers Roger Pellegrino, Robert Gonnon, Paul Leger and Raymond Chaillan and took three years to complete.

The perfume was named after the ancient Persian goddess of love, Anaitis, also this is the name of a butterfly, the Pareronia anais anais.