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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, November 30, 2020

Paris by Yves Saint Laurent 1983

Paris by Yves Saint Laurent: launched in 1983. Created by Sophia Grojsman.

Belle de Jovan by Jovan c1976

Belle de Jovan by Jovan: launched in 1976.

Mea Culpa by de Vernon c1962

Freddy, a gift shop located at 10 rue Auber in Paris, sold handbags, scarves, gloves, umbrellas, jewelry, novelties, all sorts of vanity goods including cut crystal Marcel Franck atomizers and Limoges porcelain perfume bottles, small purse size hand mirrors and smoking accessories, etc.

Gio by Giorgio Armani c1992

Gio by Giorgio Armani: launched in 1992. Composed by the perfumers at Givaudan Roure. In USA in 1993.

Gio, pronounced "Joe", is short for Giorgio (Armani's nickname) and is pronounced "Joe." which was to replace Armani's original self-titled Armani fragrance from 1982. Giorgio Armani stated that "it is the perfume expression of the principles that govern my life." Created by Françoise Caron.

WE NEED PERFUME CONTAINERS

During the Second World War, France faced severe material shortages and significant disruptions in both domestic and international trade. The illustrated poster from the National Union of French Perfumery, created between 1941 and 1944 by sculptor René Letourneur, reflects these dire circumstances. The appeal, “We need perfumery containers to continue to provide you - bring us all your bottles, tubes, and useless pots,” underscores the critical situation faced by French perfumers during the war.

Decadence by Decadence c1985

Decadence by Decadence: launched in the fall 1985 by Parfums International (the prestige fragrance group of the Prince Matchabelli division of Chesebrough-Pond's Inc.)