Jade East Cologne and Perfume has remained a favorite fragrance among American men and has become a classic fragrance for today's man.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Rock n Roll by Marquay c1956
Rock n Roll by Parfums Marquay, launched in 1956, emerged as a bold statement of youthful exuberance and freedom. The term “Coup de Feu,” which translates to “a stroke of fire” in French, was used in the USA for this fragrance, suggesting a spark of passion and intensity that resonated with the zeitgeist of the era. The choice of the name “Rock n Roll” reflects not only the burgeoning musical genre that was transforming culture but also a sense of rebellion and vitality associated with youth. Pronounced as it appears—/rÉ’k/ and /n/ /roÊŠl/—the term itself originated from African American slang in the 1950s, initially referring to the act of dancing, but it soon evolved into a euphemism for sexual intimacy, encapsulating the thrill and liberation of the era. The phrase conjures images of vibrant music scenes, lively dances, and a spirited rebellion against convention, making it an ideal choice for a fragrance that aimed to capture the essence of youthful energy.
Women of the 1950s, navigating a societal shift towards greater independence and self-expression, would have likely resonated with a perfume named "Rock n Roll." This fragrance symbolized not only the joy and vitality of youth but also a new, liberated attitude towards femininity. It was more than just a scent; it was an embodiment of a lifestyle characterized by freedom, creativity, and the daring spirit of the post-war generation. The name “Rock n Roll” suggested an adventurous, modern woman unafraid to embrace her desires and individuality.
Marquay Perfumes
Marquay of 21 rue la Pelletier, Paris, France.. Established in 1947 by M. Pommez, following the success of his earlier company Dorilly who made luxury presentations in the 1920s. Marquay produced many luxury perfume presentations.
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Caron's Baccarat Crystal Perfume Urns
In the Caron boutiques, some very precious perfume extraits are housed inside gleaming Baccarat crystal and ormolu urns. The urns are called “Les Fontaines Baccarat".
Inside the sumptuous urns, are Caron’s haute couture fragrances. Once lost and discontinued, these revived scents are the some of Caron's finest perfume compositions of all time.
With the ritualistic act of filling the perfume bottle from the fountain, all of the special heritages of these perfumes live on. The parfums are collected from the small bronze taps into bottles of all sizes, which are then finished with a antique style golden braid.
The urns typically measure 18.5" tall x 7" wide and have an 8" diameter, the square base measures 5" X 5". The base will be acid stamped with the Baccarat logo.
In the New York Caron boutique, the 12 Caron fountains, were modeled after the ones in the Caron boutique in Paris. The perfume is sold by volume (7.5 milliliters for $80; 200 for $500). A full urn (which someone did buy in Paris) was for sale for about $10,000 in 2000. By 2009, a fountain containing perfume will set you back at $25,000.
The perfume is decanted right in front of you, and even though Caron does not provide a bespoke fragrance-making service, Natalie Calmettes, Caron's Paris-based creative director, says that it is not unusual for customers to personalise their scent by mixing one or two together. "Both Isabelle Adjani and Madonna come into the boutique and mix their perfumes at the fountains," she says (and Princess Caroline of Monaco is another Caron fan). "It's a way of making your fragrance unique. You can even bring in your own perfume bottle and do it yourself."
This is the current list of urn fragrances:
Inside the sumptuous urns, are Caron’s haute couture fragrances. Once lost and discontinued, these revived scents are the some of Caron's finest perfume compositions of all time.
With the ritualistic act of filling the perfume bottle from the fountain, all of the special heritages of these perfumes live on. The parfums are collected from the small bronze taps into bottles of all sizes, which are then finished with a antique style golden braid.
The urns typically measure 18.5" tall x 7" wide and have an 8" diameter, the square base measures 5" X 5". The base will be acid stamped with the Baccarat logo.
In the New York Caron boutique, the 12 Caron fountains, were modeled after the ones in the Caron boutique in Paris. The perfume is sold by volume (7.5 milliliters for $80; 200 for $500). A full urn (which someone did buy in Paris) was for sale for about $10,000 in 2000. By 2009, a fountain containing perfume will set you back at $25,000.
The perfume is decanted right in front of you, and even though Caron does not provide a bespoke fragrance-making service, Natalie Calmettes, Caron's Paris-based creative director, says that it is not unusual for customers to personalise their scent by mixing one or two together. "Both Isabelle Adjani and Madonna come into the boutique and mix their perfumes at the fountains," she says (and Princess Caroline of Monaco is another Caron fan). "It's a way of making your fragrance unique. You can even bring in your own perfume bottle and do it yourself."
This is the current list of urn fragrances:
- Tabac Blond
- N’aimez Que Moi
- Acasiosa
- En Avion
- Les Pois de Senteur
- Narcisse Noir
- Or et Noir
- Rose
- Tubéreuse
- Alpona
- Poivre
- Farnesiana
- French Cancan
1980s Caron perfume urn and cover, crystal, gilt bronze mounts and name label, drip tray. The "fountains" were created to dispense Caron's luxury fragrances. 19 in. Sold at auction for $7,000 in 2011. Photo from Perfume Bottles Auction.
Nuts & Bolts Colognes
From 1968 to about 1972, a man could get an unusual cologne called Nuts & Bolts, manufactured by the Colton Company who also made the Nine Flags and My Islands colognes.
Les Parfums de Vigny
In this guide I have listed the various perfumes presented by de Vigny from 1921 to 1952.
Guy Laroche
Guy Laroche was born on July 16, 1923 near La Rochelle on France's Atlantic coast. Before he traveled to the USA, he worked briefly as a milliner even though he had no formal training. While he was in the United States, he studied manufacturing methods for ready to wear clothing.
Parfums Millot
In this guide I have listed the various perfumes presented by Felix Millot of Paris, France.
c1912 ad
Arpege/Chanel No. 5 Perfumed Writing Pens
A common product found on ebay and other sales venues is the Arpege/Chanel No. 5 Perfumed Writing Pens.
The pens are ballpoint style and the ink is supposedly scented with the famous perfumes. These pen sets were manufactured in the 1970s.
A 1971 ad reads "Perfumed Writing Pens. Packaging as pictured, beautiful leather covered jewelry boxes. Perfumed refills are specially prepared with Arpege and Chanel No 5 perfume. One writes In Arpege the other In Chanel No. 5. Pens are guaranteed for five full years and beautifully boxed and yours absolutely Free when you open a new No Service Charge Checking Account."
The cases and pens are marked "Arpege and Chanel No 5. 14 kt Gold Exclusive Design."
Please understand that the pens are only plated with 14kt gold "paint" and not made up of solid gold.
Neither Chanel nor Lanvin manufactured these pens and the perfume used to scent the ink inside is questionable at best. The two perfume companies never approved of the usage of their perfume names in the selling of these pens and the usage is outright trademark violations.
A 1972 the A.T. Cross Company sued Jonathan Bradley Pens, Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the name Lacrosse pens .It was also "brought out at the hearing that defendants distribute and sell pens with "Chanel #5" and "Arpege" printed on them, that they have not secured permission from the owners to use these marks, and have not advised the owners of defendants' use."
So, the perfumed pens were probably only manufactured between 1971-1972 or so, but they appear to have been sold and given away in the thousands as you can regularly find these on ebay any given week. However, there is no value to these pens other than a novelty. The gold paint is worthless and the perfume may not even be genuine.
The pens are ballpoint style and the ink is supposedly scented with the famous perfumes. These pen sets were manufactured in the 1970s.
A 1971 ad reads "Perfumed Writing Pens. Packaging as pictured, beautiful leather covered jewelry boxes. Perfumed refills are specially prepared with Arpege and Chanel No 5 perfume. One writes In Arpege the other In Chanel No. 5. Pens are guaranteed for five full years and beautifully boxed and yours absolutely Free when you open a new No Service Charge Checking Account."
The cases and pens are marked "Arpege and Chanel No 5. 14 kt Gold Exclusive Design."
Please understand that the pens are only plated with 14kt gold "paint" and not made up of solid gold.
Neither Chanel nor Lanvin manufactured these pens and the perfume used to scent the ink inside is questionable at best. The two perfume companies never approved of the usage of their perfume names in the selling of these pens and the usage is outright trademark violations.
A 1972 the A.T. Cross Company sued Jonathan Bradley Pens, Inc. for trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the name Lacrosse pens .It was also "brought out at the hearing that defendants distribute and sell pens with "Chanel #5" and "Arpege" printed on them, that they have not secured permission from the owners to use these marks, and have not advised the owners of defendants' use."
So, the perfumed pens were probably only manufactured between 1971-1972 or so, but they appear to have been sold and given away in the thousands as you can regularly find these on ebay any given week. However, there is no value to these pens other than a novelty. The gold paint is worthless and the perfume may not even be genuine.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Creme de La Mer
So you're on ebay looking for a deal on La Mer skin care products? There are some things you need to know before purchasing anything.
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