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.

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.

Heure Intime by Vigny c1933

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

Champagne by Yves Saint Laurent c1993

 Champagne by Yves Saint Laurent: launched in 1993.

Vintage Perfumes with Egyptian Themes

Just before the turn of the century, perfume companies began marketing perfumes, cosmetics and powder boxes with ancient Egyptian themes. These little luxuries were one way for the average woman to bring some of the exotic into her boudoir.

Wings by Giorgio Beverly Hills c1992

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

Joy by Jean Patou c1929

Jean Patou wanted to send a gift of appreciation to his many regular international clients who would be unable to visit Paris in that first year of the Great Depression. He asked Henri Almeras to create something very strong, yet simple, no matter what the cost. This lead to the creation of the costliest perfume in the world, Joy.

Niki de Saint Phalle c1982

"dangerous but worth the risk..."

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

Shocking by Schiaparelli c1936

Shocking by Schiaparelli: created by Jean Carles and launched in 1936 in France and 1937 in the USA.  The perfume was said to be "first developed by Mme. Schiaparelli for her own use" according to a 1938 newspaper ad.

It was named after a particular shade of hot pink that she named, "Shocking Pink", which was also used by designer Paul Poiret, her mentor.

Tzigane by Corday c1937

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

Le Debut by Richard Hudnut c1927

In 1927, Richard Hudnut introduced four new blends of perfumes called Le Debut.

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!"

Vallee des Rois by Mira Takla c1988

Vallee des Rois by Mira Takla: launched in 1988. Composed by IFF. The fragrance itself was called "Nephtys", after an ancient Egyptian goddess. The fragrance collection was called "Vallee des Rois", which means "Valley of the Kings" in French. However, the perfume is commonly known as Vallee des Rois.

The perfume was sold exclusively at the perfume hall in Harrod's department store in England and the Galeries Lafayette in Paris.