Les Parfums Brajan Parfums was established by Ernest Weil and Georges Levy-Say at 17 rue Saint-Florentine, Paris in 1926. The company launched a range of fragrances in the 1920’s and early 1930s.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Rimmel
Rimmel was established in 1834 by two Frenchmen, Eugene Rimmel and his father.
c1930 advertisement
Courvoisier Perfumes
Courvoisier Perfumes & Soaps, established by the eponymous French cognac manufacturer in the early 1900s, and distributed exclusively by Bronnley of England.
Courvoisier produced perfume, soap, cosmetics and toiletries. Some of their cosmetics and skincare items were the Mimosa, for whitening and softening the skin, Cleansing Fluid for removing stains from the nails and fingers, Nail Polish, Cuticle Cream and their Royal Orange Stick, for manicures, and for men, they made a Fine Shaving Stick Soap.
The most celebrated odors from the company were the CC Perfumes (Courvoisier's Concentrated) which were alcohol-free perfumes of various flowers plus the famous scents Omar Khayyam, Viotto and Havanita.
Courvoisier produced perfume, soap, cosmetics and toiletries. Some of their cosmetics and skincare items were the Mimosa, for whitening and softening the skin, Cleansing Fluid for removing stains from the nails and fingers, Nail Polish, Cuticle Cream and their Royal Orange Stick, for manicures, and for men, they made a Fine Shaving Stick Soap.
The most celebrated odors from the company were the CC Perfumes (Courvoisier's Concentrated) which were alcohol-free perfumes of various flowers plus the famous scents Omar Khayyam, Viotto and Havanita.
Silver Mounted Perfume Atomizers and Scent Bottles c1913 Advertisement
Cut glass and sterling silver mounted perfume atomizers and scent bottles shown in an advertisement from a 1913 William Whiteley, Ltd. catalog. Also shown are silver mounted smelling salts bottle and eau de cologne cases. The perfume atomizers are called "scent sprays" in this catalog page.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
ON EBAY!!! Vintage 1920s Ambre by OTA Pearl Perfume Presentation
Very rare 1920s trompe l'oeil perfume presentation for Ambre by Ota, using perfume bottles coated in laitance de hareng pearlescent finish perfected by Andre Jollivet and the Nesle Normandeuse glassworks.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Lorenzy Palanca
Lorenzy Palanca. This company was established during the 19th century by Jules Lorenzy at 61 boulevard des dames, Marseilles, France.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Charles of the Ritz by Charles of the Ritz c1977
Charles of the Ritz by Charles of the Ritz, introduced in 1977, is a fragrance that embodies the opulence and sophistication of its era. This perfume is a testament to the lavishness and elegance that characterized the late 1970s. Designed for women who appreciated a fragrance with both depth and complexity, it offers a rich olfactory experience.
Vintage Boudoirs of the Stars - Part 2
Claudette Colbert c1930s, various perfume bottles are shown on her vanity including Reflexions by Ciro, plus many others that look to be in travel flacons.
Dixie Dunbar c1940s, a Czech crystal perfume bottle and a Czech cut crystal atomizer are seen on her fringed vanity table.
Dorothy Dell, 1930s, various Czech perfume bottles on her vanity too.
Anne Shirley c1930s, gorgeous long handled hand mirror.
Anita Page, c1920s-1930s,large Guerlain bottle for L'Heure Bleue or Mitsouko in the center of her vanity, and flanked by perfume atomizers, probably DeVilbiss.
Ann Dvorak, 1930s, two Lentheric perfumes on her vanity, Miracle and Asphodele.
Ann Dvorak, again, a different view, with the same Lentheric perfumes, here she is dabbing her skin with a bottle of Prince Matchabelli perfume.
photos from various sources found on the internet
Sunday, February 15, 2015
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