Le Dandy by D'Orsay c1925

Le Dandy by D'Orsay: launched in 1925. Created by Henri Robert. The perfume's tagline was originally "the first blossoms of early summer" as found in a 1927 newspaper ad.

Champagne by Yves Saint Laurent c1993

 Champagne by Yves Saint Laurent: launched in 1993.

Azzaro by Loris Azzaro c1970

Azzaro by Loris Azzaro: launched in 1970, some sites state it was launched in 1975 (distributed by CosmEurop). The fragrance is also known as Azzaro Couture (Le Parfum-Couture de Loris Azzaro). Created by Maurice Thibond.

"Azzaro — the slightly wicked evening perfume."

Complice de Francois Coty c1973

Francois Coty originally created Complice ('Accomplice') in 1934, but died before it could be launched. It remained on ice until 1973, when the Coty company launched it in a period design bottle. The name Complice was filed for trademark in 1939, company claimed use since 1938.

Bleu de Chine by Marc de la Morandiere c1987

Bleu de Chine by Marc de la Morandiere: launched in 1987. Created by Pierre Bourdon at Fragrances Ressources.

Prince Douka by Marquay c1951

Prince Douka by Parfums Marquay: launched in 1951. Originally named "Parfum Douka" when it was first released in 1949.

The name refers to Douka, Tieghemella africana, also called Makore wood, sometimes used in place of African Mahogany (Khaya spp.), and has been sold under the trade name Cherry Mahogany, though the wood is not closely related to any of the species or genera in the mahogany (Meliaceae) family.


Chicago Tribune, 1949:

"Parfum Douka, a newcomer from France by Marquay, It is exotic, gala and wonderful for furs. $17.50 and $35."

Rudi Gernreich by Rudi Gernreich c1974

Rudi Gernreich by Rudi Gernreich: launched in 1974 in association with American Essence, Inc..  

Created by Betty Busse and produced by International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF).  

Passion by Elizabeth Taylor c1986

In 1986, Elizabeth Taylor licensed her name to a perfume company, the Parfums International division of Chesebrough-Ponds.

Tempest by Lucien Lelong c1947

Tempest by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1947.

This is the fragrance 'Orage', renamed for the English market.

Tempest was a line complete from lipsticks to perfume.

Halston Night by Halston c1980

Halston Night by Halston: launched in 1980.

Heure Intime by Vigny c1933

Heure Intime by Vigny: launched in 1933. Created by perfumer Jacques Vogel.

Trigere by Pauline Trigere c1973

Trigère by Pauline Trigère: launched in 1973.

Wings by Giorgio Beverly Hills c1992

Wings by Giorgio Beverly Hills: launched in November 1992. Created by Jean-Claude Delville.

Niki de Saint Phalle c1982

"dangerous but worth the risk..."

Niki de Saint Phalle was launched in 1982 in association with Jacqueline Cochran, Inc..

Uninhibited by Cher c1988

"Uninhibited. Bottled, but not contained."

In 1988 Cher decided to introduce her own line of perfume. Called “Uninhibited,” a name that seemed quite appropriate for Cher, the line debuted with much fanfare that year. Distributed by Parfums Stern in association with Avon.

Shalimar by Guerlain c1925

Shalimar perfume was originally created in 1921 by Guerlain. It was re-released during the Art Deco Exhibition in Paris in 1925. I have separate blog posts on Shalimar bottles and its flanker scents on my Guerlain blog site.

Jet by Corday c1924

Jet by Corday: launched in 1924. Originally named "Jet Parfume" from 1924 until around 1929.

Balalaïka by Lucien Lelong c1939

Balalaïka by Lucien Lelong: launched in 1939.

Tzigane by Corday c1937

Tzigane by Corday: launched in 1937, also spelled "Zigane". Tzigane means "Gypsy" in French.

Caleche by Hermes c1961

Caleche was launched by Hermes in France in 1961, it was officially launched in the USA in 1963 and imported by Alexandra de Markoff. Created by Guy Robert, it is described as a fragrance of vibrant light and magic. A classic blend of floral and woodsy scents.

Caleche (pronounced KAL-ESCH'), was named after the House’s emblematic carriage team logo. A caleche is the folding hood of a two-wheeled, horse-drawn open carriage. Caleche was reported to be the favorite fragrance of Princess Margaret of England.

"You'll lead an enchanted life if you wear Caleche!"