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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!

Monday, May 11, 2015

Chantilly by Houbigant c1940

Chantilly by Houbigant: launched in 1940. The fragrance was created by "nose" Marcel Billot and Paul Parquet and named after the famous Chantilly laces.


Friday, May 8, 2015

ON EBAY!! Vintage c1913 Le Porte - Bonheur by D'Orsay Baccarat Elephant Bottle

Baccarat 1913 D'Orsay Le Porte - Bonheur perfume bottle in clear crystal, molded label, frosted stopper with grey patina. 3 1/2 in.





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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Golden Shadows by Evyan c1950

Golden Shadows by Evyan: launched in 1950. Created by Baron Walter Langer von Langendorff, better known as Dr. Walter Langer, the creator of White Shoulders perfume and the owner of Evyan Perfumes. Named after Golden Shadows, the baron's large Westport, Connecticut, estate.



c1951 ad

Casaque by Jean D'Albret c1951

Casaque by Jean D'Albret: launched in 1951. The translation of "Casaque" is defined as a tight jacket from the shoulder to the waist.





Parfums Jean d’Albret

The beautiful and romantic Princesse Jeanne d'Albret was the mother of dashing and handsome Henry of Navarre, King Henry IV of France.  She was the inspiration for the name of the Paris perfume house of Jean d'Albret, founded by Comte Guillaume d'Ornano, the creator of Orlane Beauty Preparations in 1946.




Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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Faking Perfume Bottles to Increase Their Value

The issue of adding "after market" accents to rather plain perfume bottles to increase their value is not new to the world o...