Gamin by Carmel Myers c1958

 Gamin by Carmel Myers: launched in 1958 in association with Fragonard. The name Gamin translates to "mischievous".

Carmel Myers was a an early star of Hollywood, appearing in silent films and some of the first talkies alongside handsome icons such as Lionel Barrymore, Douglas Fairbanks and the sheik himself, Rudy Valentino. Her first role was at the tender age of 14, although she never would reveal exactly what year that was, secretly guarding her true age. Soon after appearing in film, her beauty worked in her favor and she began to get the most sought after roles, the seductive vamp. She later reminisced about the old days, "I suppose Theda Bara was the first 'vamp'. At first we were very obvious in our portrayals. Garbo was a new kind of vamp, because she acted in 'half-tones'."

Parfumerie Wald'Ys

 Les Parfums de Produits de Beaute et Parfums de Luxe Waldys, known as Parfumerie Wald'Ys established around 1919 and located at 28 rue de Madrid. the Wald'ys general depositary was located at 64 Chausse d'Antin.

The company did not last to the 1930s. Any item with the Wald'Ys name should be considered very rare.

Le Sien by Jean Patou c1928

Sporty types of perfume and colognes are very popular today, especially among the younger set and it seems as if they have always been around, however that is not the case. Sporty or clean fragrances are named for their freshness, a quality that roughly akin to the smell of a warm shower or a good soap. These fragrances are found most often in eau de colognes. Given their refreshing nature, women and men who are active or athletic may find sporty fragrances appealing. Some classic sporty fragrances are Estee Lauder Alliage, Lily Chic by Escada, Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren Polo for Women and Tommy Girl.

Pretexte by Lanvin c1937

Pretexte by Lanvin: launched in 1937, created by Andre Fraysse.

Grand Dame by Jean Desprez c1939

Grand Dame by Jean Desprez: launched in 1939. The name means "great lady" in French. The label for the perfume bottle features a fancy ladies's boot.

Flambeau by Faberge c1955

Flambeau by Faberge: launched in 1955.

The House of Fragrance

House of Fragrance of St.Georges, Bermuda, which later became the Bermuda Perfume Factory.

The House of Fragrance company was founded by Charles Richard Rutherford, who had been studying the art of perfume making as a hobby as early as 1931. He began to consider making perfumes from Bermuda as a commercial business. His idea was to use the local ingredients indigenous to Bermuda in addition to other materials which could be imported worldwide. 

Knowing by Estee Lauder c1988

Knowing by Estee Lauder: launched in 1988. Created by Jean Kerléo in collaboration with Elie Roger (Firmenich) and Estee Lauder's perfumer, Karyn Khoury..

The name of the fragrance is meant to suggest the attitude of a sophisticated woman who has developed into a self-assured, confident, uncompromising individual. “When a woman wears it, she feels like she knows it all,” said Estee Lauder who described Knowing as “a fragrance for the 21st century.”

The marketing campaign used for the fragrance was meant to change the entire Lauder image. The ads pictured gorgeous model Paulina Porizkova, who left Revlon in order to become the spokesperson for Estee Lauder. The ad below illustrates the exact image of a sexy, confident woman that Lauder wished to portray.

Le Baiser by Lalique c1999

Le Baiser by Lalique: launched in 1999. Created by Laurent Bruyere.

Barynia by Helena Rubinstein c1985

Barynia by Helena Rubinstein: launched in 1985. Barynia, is a Russian word meaning princess, and was the first fine fragrance launched under the Helena Rubinstein name. The fragrance was created by Norbert Bijaoui as a tribute to the company's creator Madame Helena Rubinstein, who died in 1965.

Barynia was originally available in the following products:

• 0.17 oz Parfum Mini
• 0.25 oz Parfum Purse Spray
• 0.50 oz Parfum
• 0.17 oz Eau de Parfum Mini
• 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum
• 3.3 oz Eau de Parfum
• 6.8 oz Eau de Parfum
• 3.3 oz Perfumed Body Oil
• Savon Parfumee (Perfumed Soap)

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic fruity floral fragrance for women with a chypre dry down.

• Top notes: aldehydes, Amalfi lemon, bergamot
• Heart notes: carnation, hyacinth, orris root, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, rose, tuberose, violet
• Base notes: vanilla, patchouli, oakmoss, benzoin, musk, sandalwood, vetiver, civet

Fate of the Fragrance:

Discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1990. At some time in the 1990s, the Barynia name and trademark, but not the formula, was purchased by G.D. Incorporated, who introduced their version of the fragrance and relaunched it. These reformulated boxes will be marked with the GD Incorporated name and not Helena Rubinstein.