Monday, April 10, 2023

Natchez c1982

Natchez: launched in 1982. The idea was by the Margaret Hodge Company. Created by Florasynth.








Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Femina by Alberta Ferretti c1993

Femina by Parfums Alberta Ferretti: launched in 1993 in association with Proteo Profumi. Launched through Vepro USA. Composed by Firmenich. 




Friday, March 10, 2023

Parfums Benoit

Parfums Benoit was established by Marco Barouche of Barouche & Hermanos at 10 boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Paris in 1926. Parfums Benoit was in association with Garcia Anastasios Somoza established at 77 A Prado St Havana, Cuba.

Parfums Benoit launched fragrances between 1926 and 1942 and was also affiliated to Parfumerie Brecher.

 



Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Hanae Mori by Shiseido c1968

Hanae Mori by Shiseido: launched in 1968. The eponymous Japanese fashion designer's first fragrance, pronounced HAN-eye  MORE -y.






Monday, March 6, 2023

Amadis by Pierre Cardin c1958

Amadis - pronounced "AH -MAH - DEESE" a name taken from a hero of romantic medieval French legends, Amadis de Gaulle. It is a fashion term for a type of tight-fitting sleeve.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Azzaro by Loris Azzaro c1970

Azzaro by Loris Azzaro: launched in 1970, some sites state it was launched in 1975 (distributed by CosmEurop). The fragrance is also known as Azzaro Couture (Le Parfum-Couture de Loris Azzaro). Created by Maurice Thibond.

"Azzaro — the slightly wicked evening perfume."


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