Sunday, March 20, 2022

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.



Thursday, March 17, 2022

Cleopatra's Boudoir stands with Ukraine.



Like much of the world, I am bearing witness to the violence and terror that the Russian government is inflicting upon a peaceful, sovereign European country. I stand in solidarity with Ukrainians, and with Russians who are equally appalled by the actions of their government in a senseless war that was not of their choosing.

The United States reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters. The U.S.-Ukraine relationship serves as a cornerstone for security, democracy, and human rights in Ukraine and the broader region.

The CEO of Nestle, Mark Schneider says the company will not exit Russian markets or suspend business with the Putin regime. 

In support of Ukraine, I am NOT buying any new Maybelline, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehl's, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Diesel, L'Oreal, and Stella McCartney fragrances and cosmetics until NESTLE pulls out of Russia.

Regarding my etsy shops, I have also suspended all business with Russian and Belarus.

I believe it is necessary to cut off resources that would in any way support Russian state institutions, its regime-controlled media, and its financial system. None of my actions are directed against the Russian people, many of whom oppose what is happening and are suffering its consequences. 

These are the companies and products produced under the Nestle umbrella:



Ways you can help Ukrainians: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict/

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Les Parfums de Xydes

Xydes of Portugal was established by Pierre-Andre Pignel in Portugal; later moved to 9 rue Gounod, Paris.


Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022

Parfums de Naudet

In the 1970s and 1980s, Essential Products marketed perfumes under the name Parfums de Naudet, which made inexpensive versions of some of the world's most treasured perfumes. The company was located in the loft at 90 Water Street, in lower Manhattan, New York City.

The company Essential Products was in business since 1895 and manufactured flavoring extracts for soft drinks, alcoholic liquors, syrups, ice cream and candy.

US trademark information notes that Essential Products, Inc was granted a trademark for the name Naudet in 1969, and claimed use since 1935. I did find a newspaper ad for 1931 that advertised Naudet "floral" perfumes. All Naudet floral fragrances were produced in the 1930s. 

All Naudet designer imposter fragrances were produced after 1969.



Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Welcome!

This is not your average perfume blog. In each post, I present perfumes or companies as encyclopedic entries with as much facts and photos as I can add for easy reading and researching without all the extraneous fluff or puffery.

Please understand that this website is not affiliated with any of the perfume companies written about here, it is only a source of reference. I consider it a repository of vital information for collectors and those who have enjoyed the classic fragrances of days gone by. Updates to posts are conducted whenever I find new information to add or to correct any errors.

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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