Royal de Rauch by Madeleine de Rauch c1973

Royal de Rauch by Madeleine de Rauch: launched in 1973.

Il Bacio by Princess Marcella Borghese c1993

Il Bacio by Princess Marcella Borghèse: launched in 1993. The name means "The Kiss" in Italian. Created by Givaudan Roure.

K de Krizia c1981

K de Krizia by Krizia: launched in 1981, created by Maurice Roucel.

Ma Griffe by Carven c1946

Ma Griffe by Carven: launched in 1946. Created by Jean Carles, chief perfumer of Roure Bertrand Dupont. The name means "My Signature" as well as "My Claw" in French. Undoubtedly, a pun on the name, as Madame Carven clawed her way to top the design world and left her mark with her revolutionary Ma Griffe perfume.

Jean D'Hennery Parfumeur, Inc.

Jean D'Hennery Parfumeur, Inc. is an obscure Parisian perfume company.

 Jean d'Hennery, Inc., was d.b.a. Nemours, New York, N.Y.

Their most common perfumes are Kim and Mouky.

Un Jour by Charles Jourdan c1978

Un Jour by Charles Jourdan: launched in 1978. In USA in 1982. Created by Roger Pellegrino.

What are Aldehydic Fragrances?

Fragrances can be classified by certain olfactive families, or themes, or accords.

Aldehydic: 

or modern perfumes are those with significant notes of the aldehydes which are synthetic compounds, with clean, diffusive, sparkling notes and a family of chemicals.


Aldehydes are usually associated with florals and feminine perfumes. The first aldehydic perfume was created in 1925 by Ernest Beaux for Chanel No. 5, quite possibly the world‘s most famous aldehydic perfume.


There are subdivisions of classifications in this family and they are: floral aldehydic and floral aldehydic chypre.

Mary Grayo

Mary Grayo was a furrier out of Monte Carlo; in addition to furs, she also sold her own brand of perfumes for furs during the 1940's. Mary Grayo's perfumes were designed to be worn when wearing a fur coat, to help prevent the natural gamey scent of fur coats from being obvious. Many of the perfumes that were produced were formulated to be worn with specific types of fur, such as Renard Argente (silver fox), Renard Bleu (blue fox), Breitschwanz (Persian lamb), Castor (beaver), Panthére (panther), Ragondin (nutria), and Vison (mink).

c1946

Vivara by Emilio Pucci c1965

In 1965, when Emilio Pucci launched his perfume "Vivara," the world was captivated by the allure of vacationing and cruising to exotic island locales, particularly in Italy. This era marked a time of leisure and luxury, where jet-setting to destinations like the Amalfi Coast and Capri became synonymous with the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and famous. Films of the time often depicted romantic escapades and adventures set against the backdrop of sun-drenched Mediterranean islands, reinforcing the fantasy of carefree indulgence and sophisticated elegance.

Emilio Pucci chose the name "Vivara" for his perfume, inspired by a deserted crescent-shaped island opposite Ischia in the Bay of Naples. The word "Vivara" itself is evocative; in Italian, it means vibrant or vivid, suggesting life, vitality, and the vivid colors for which Pucci's fashion designs were renowned. It's a name that conjures images of untouched natural beauty, serene landscapes, and the allure of hidden paradises waiting to be discovered.

For women of the time period, a perfume called "Vivara" would have resonated deeply. It promised a fragrance experience that transported them to the essence of Italian luxury and the Mediterranean lifestyle—sun-kissed beaches, warm sea breezes, and the sophistication of Italian fashion. The name itself, with its exotic connotations and association with a remote island, would have appealed to their desire for escapism and elegance.

The perfume "Vivara" would likely have been received with enthusiasm. Its name alone suggests a sensory journey—a blend of floral, citrus, and aquatic notes that could evoke the feelings of freedom, sensuality, and adventure. Women would have responded to it as a fragrance that not only complemented their style but also enhanced their personal allure, embodying the spirit of wanderlust and sophistication.

L'Elu by Marquay c1946

L'Elu by Marquay: launched in 1946. The name means "The Chosen".