The name which means "Devil in the Flesh", is derived from the autobiographical novel Le Diable au Corps written by Raymond Radiguet, a protege and homosexual lover of Jean Cocteau. The novel is an account of a scandalous affair between a sixteen year old boy and a slightly older married woman during World War I.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Diable au Corps by Donatella Pecci Blunt c1990
The name which means "Devil in the Flesh", is derived from the autobiographical novel Le Diable au Corps written by Raymond Radiguet, a protege and homosexual lover of Jean Cocteau. The novel is an account of a scandalous affair between a sixteen year old boy and a slightly older married woman during World War I.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
DK Men by Donna Karan c1994
This fragrance is also known as DK Men Fuel for Men or DK Men Leaded.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Verlayne & Verlaine Perfumes
The perfumes of Verlayne:
- 1944 Experience
- 1944 Plaisirs
- 1945 Sermaize
- 1945 Tadla
- 1945 Lumiere de Paris
- 1945 Attente
- 1953 Cuir du Don
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Verlaine was established by George E Mignon in Paris, France: launched fragrances in c1920.
The perfumes of Verlaine:
- 1920 Âme d'Orient
- 1920 Arginette
- 1920 Birial
- 1920 Jasmin
- 1920 Muguet
- 1920 Narcisse
- 1920 Violette
- 1920 Rose
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Antique Wigs and their Accoutrements
Wigs have been worn throughout history and not just as a fashion item. Looking through history we can see that wigs were worn to demonstrate wealth and importance as well as having a more practical purpose as protection against cold and rain. Wigs were even worn in wars to impress the enemy!
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
City of Paris
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Alphonse Rallet
After the death of Alphonse Rallet, the company was purchased by Chiris, a raw material supplier from Grasse, France. When the Russian Revolution took over and Rallet's Russian assets were nationalized in 1917, the company was reestablished in France. It was here in 1920, that the famous perfumer and technical director, Ernest Beaux , created several perfumes for Gabrielle Chanel, most notably Chanel No. 5, which remains a best seller almost 100 years after its creation in 1921.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Parfumerie Miga
The company bought up bankrupt stock and expanded to Cuba. Acquired by Drialys as a subsidiary in 1940.
Villy Frey was registered in France on December 18, 1934 under No. 234511. No. 88829 - March 5, 1935. VILLY FREY (manufacture and trade) 99, Zweierstrasse, Zurich (Switzerland). Cosmetics of all kinds. - Registered in Switzerland on 5 December 1934 with YN.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Friday, May 17, 2019
Jennings Perfumery Company
Established 1872 by Charles W. Jennings.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Valentino by Valentino c1977
Friday, April 26, 2019
Blazer by Anne Klein c1974
When Blazer was created, Anne Klein was best known for structured ready-to-wear apparel, as epitomized by her blazer which became world famous, fashion for the modern woman of the early 1970s. Blazer was created to complement clothes, specifically Anne Klein designs. The Blazer woman, the perfume company said, is active and sports-oriented. She wears classic separates and is casual yet chic.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Monday, April 15, 2019
Société Parisienne de Verreries
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Calisher and Company Perfumes
Monday, February 11, 2019
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Poujol
In addition to perfumes, sachets, soap, talcum powder, toilet waters, Poujol also made cosmetics including face powder (and compacts), lipstick, rouge, cleansing tissues.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Columbian Exposition 1893
Monday, November 5, 2018
Organza by Givenchy c1996
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Deci Dela by Nina Ricci c1994
Deci Dela by Nina Ricci: launched in 1994. Created by Evelyne Boulanger and Jean Guichard.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Scent Bottles: Opaline Glass
During the Second Empire, glass manufacturers in France produced scent bottles in opaline, an opaque or slightly translucent glass that can appear either white or brightly colored in shades of apple green, turquoise blue, rose pink, jet black, soft lavender and sunny yellow. Opaline glass is opacified to a translucent or opalescent state by the addition of tin oxide or ashes of calcified bone. It is not to be confused with common milk glass. Real opaline glass has a "fiery sunset glow" when held to the light, indicative of older glass pieces.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Welcome!
One of the goals of this website is to show the present owners of the various perfumes and cologne brands that are featured here how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table, did you like the bottle design), who knows, perhaps someone from the company brand might see it.
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