Parfums Du-Be

 PARFUMS DU BÉ of 245 Fifth Avenue, New York. NY was established in 1936.

IPBA Annual Convention 2018

It's getting to be that time of year again! The International Perfume Bottle Association's annual convention will be held in Tyson's Corner, VA from April 26th, 2018 to April 29th, 2018.


A three-day extravaganza featuring the world's premiere exhibition and sale with the field's leading dealers featuring thousands of bottles and an internationally recognized auction. The convention draws together collectors and dealers from around the world.

https://www.perfumebottles.org/upcoming-convention/3868/Annual-Convention-2018

Last year, I was finally able to attend a convention, held in Princeton, NJ, and while I was only there for a few short hours, I got to take some photos of the exhibits and items for sale by our friendly members.

Rumba by Balenciaga c1988

 Rumba by Balenciaga: launched in 1988. In USA in 1989. Created by Ron Winnegrad and Jean-Claude Ellena.

This was Balenciaga's first fragrance launched after the take-over by Jacques Bogart. Bogart acquired Balenciaga in 1986.

In 1996, Jacques Bogart SA, Paris  acquired Ted Lapidus. Fragrance brands included Ted Lapidus, Faconnable and Balenciaga. The Ted Lapidus company was owned by Altus, a former division of the Credit Lyonnais state-owned bank, which was spun off by the French government.

Augusta Bernard et Cie

Established by Augusta Bernard at 3 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris in 1927; couture house, like many of its contemporise it added fragrances to add value to its cloths, launched L’Heure Blonde in 1928; closed in 1934. Perfume labels will be marked with the name "augustabernard" as one word.



The perfumes of Augusta Bernard:

• 1928 L'Heure Blond
• c1930 Parfum Mon Secret
• c1930 Aveu d'Amour

Wenck

"The Wenck" Perfume Mfg Co. 77 Franklin Street, New York City. 

Laboratory and office at 381 Sixth Ave, New York City (in 1876).

Oh La La by Ciro c1959

Oh La La by Ciro: launched in 1959. Oh La La, pronounced "ooh la la".

Electric Youth by Debbie Gibson c1989

Electric Youth by Debbie Gibson: Launched in 1989 in association with Revlon. Named after the best selling pop album and song.

Parfumerie Brecher

Parfumerie Brecher was established by Paul Brecher in Pontoise at Paris around 1910. Jacques Ernest Mazurier became owner after 1918 moved company to 10 boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Paris. Perfumes labeled ‘Aux Perfumeries Reunites’.

The company was affiliated with Benoit and Marquis de Elorza.