Sunday, January 22, 2023

Luciano Pavarotti by Luciano Pavarotti c1994

 Luciano Pavarotti by Luciano Pavarotti was launched in 1994. Distributed by Eurocosmesi, a division of Gauber S.r.l.. Created by Givaudan perfumer David Apel. 





Thursday, January 19, 2023

Kalispera by Jean Desses c1962

Kalispera by Jean Desses: launched in 1962.

Jean Desses (rhymes with dresses), was a dressmaker for HM Queen Frederika, the Queen Mother of Greece, HRH the Princess Margaret, HRH the Duchess of Kent, the court perfumer for the royal houses of Denmark and Sweden, and other distinguished European women. 

The Queen of Greece suggested that if Desses were to launch a fragrance that he should christen it "Kalispera." Intriguied by the thought, Desses created the fragrance as a tribute to her. Her Majesty was chosen for this honor because Desses, of Greek heritage, was her favorite fashion designer and the royal family was a favorite customer of his. 



Sunday, January 15, 2023

Trussardi Uomo by Trussardi c1982

Trussardi Uomo by Trussardi: launched in 1982 in association with Monteil, 1983 in USA. Created by Béatrice Piquet.




Thursday, January 12, 2023

Gigi by Gloria Guggenheim c1993

 Gigi is a feminine perfume by Gloria Guggenheim. Created by perfumer Jean-Pierre Weil of Creations Aromatiques for the American millionairess Gloria ('Gigi') Guggenheim.


 

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ozbek by Rifat Ozbek c1995

Ozbek by Rifat Ozbek: launched in 1995 in association with Proteo Profumi SpA. This is the first fragrance from the Turkish-born, London-based fashion designer.  



Pavlova by Payot c1976

Pavlova by Payot: launched in 1976..



Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Scaasi for Women by Scaasi c1989

Signature fragrance of designer Arnold Scassi; in association with Prestige Fragrances, a division of Revlon. The scent was introduced on November 5, 1989. 






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