Friday, April 22, 2022

Monsieur Couturier by Jean Couturier c1975

Monsieur Couturier by Jean Couturier: launched in 1975, in USA and Japan in 1976.  Monsieur Couturier, was a fragrance created by Mme. Jacqueline Couturier for her husband with the aid of perfumer Raymond Chaillan.




Stephen Burrows by Max Factor c1975

Stevie B by Stephen Burrows Fragrances: launched in 1975 in association with Max Factor, a subsidiary of conglomerate Norton Simon, Inc. Named for designer Stephen Burrows.



Thursday, April 14, 2022

Little Boy Lost

 This photo is a still from the 1953 movie "Little Boy Lost" starring Bing Crosby and Claude Dauphin. It shows the men standing in front of a marble table with various non-commercial perfume atomizer flacons in front of them. I have provided the original black and white photo and colorized another.







Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Passion by Elizabeth Taylor c1986

In 1986, Elizabeth Taylor licensed her name to a perfume company, the Parfums International division of Chesebrough-Ponds.




Monday, April 11, 2022

Beware! Fake Lalique Signature on Perfume Bottles

Buyers Beware!! I found a vintage perfume bottle set with matching powder box, probably German or Czechoslovakian, post 1940s, with a faked acid mark for R. Lalique on base. It is entirely possible that the seller honestly has no idea that this signature has been faked on their items, but let this serve as a warning to those thinking about purchasing this as authentic R. Lalique.




 https://www.ebay.com/itm/143514103482?hash=item216a1b6eba:g:i1kAAOSwaZdeLoAq





Seller's description taken right from listing:

"- all sales are final, no returns refunds or exchanges accepted -  please review condition report and view all photos prior to purchase - clear, sparkly, blue art glass from the art deco period featuring gold accenting, gold applied etched plates, and brass metal work.  this is a one of a kind perfume atomizer and must have been made for a special client as there are no others that i have seen, as you see many mass produced pieces on ebay, but never anything to unique and RARE.  it is very large and heavy, and is signed R Lalique France on the bottom of the bottle.   the bottle itself measures 4 1/2 inches across, 3 1/2 inches deep, and 6 inches to the top of the atomizer.   this listing is for the atomizer only but i also have other pieces from this set available for sale on ebay, check them out!  a similar set of only 2 pieces sold at auction in 2019 for $30,000!!! these sets are top of the food chain and were made for the rich and famous.  they are completely unique one of a kind and no two are alike.  to find 3 matching pieces is impossible!"

Seller also has a matching powder jar, also with faked R. Lalique signature on base:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133316933233?hash=item1f0a4ef671:g:QV4AAOSwYUpeLoxR




Also the other matching perfume bottle:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133316943852?hash=item1f0a4f1fec:g:rdkAAOSwb5ZeLo5K





Sunday, March 20, 2022

Dabrooks

Founded by Williams, Davis, Brooks, & Co in Detroit, Mich, a subdivision of the Michigan Drug Company.

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/

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