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Nally Perfumes & Cosmetics

Posted on January 23, 2012 at 7:10 PM

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Fabrica Nally was established in 1928 while the city of Lisbon, Portugal was still surronded by farm land. Nobre Laboratory was located near the city, in a place called Campo Grande. Nobre labotatory was famous for its production of Benamor Beauty products.

In 1933 the company change to other owner and this marked a new era for cosmetics and fragrances in Portugal. This was the start of products like toothpaste, soap, sun tan lotion, lipsticks,face powder, hair and shaving products.

Benamor Beauty Cream

Benamor Cream, the "adorable beauty product that gives the skin an enchanting freshness", was registered in 1928 by a pharmacist who became the first owner of Nobre Laboratories. These soon gave way to the Nally Factory, still located in Campo Grande, in Lisbon. The factory produced many cosmetics and perfumes that became tremendously popular, were featured in the well-loved film comedies of the 1940s (such as “The Tyrannical Father”) and were much appreciated by customers such as Salazar and Queen Amélia. The factory later produced the excellent Alantoíne cream, a citronella scented hand moisturiser, that truly deserves to be rediscovered.

Used by everyone from Salazar, Portugal’s last dictator, to Queen D. Amelia, Portugal’s last Queen and still today by women all around the world!

Dating from 1928, it is still today an effective anti-wrinkle cream: gives a slightly exfoliating effect, that will erase dark spots, freckles and is really great with depigmentation zones. It does not contain perfume, which will not provoke even more spots. As a result, it's scent is very characteristic.

If you need to contact Nally, you can use these contatct details:

SOCIEDADE DE PERFUMARIAS NALLY, LDA

Campo Grande, 189 1700-090 Lisboa

PORTUGAL

Tel: +351 217 54 19 30
Fax: +351 217 58 41 36

E. Wolff & Sohn, Wolff Freres Perfumes

Posted on March 13, 2011 at 8:02 PM

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Wolff & Sohn, Wolff Freres Perfumes

German perfume company, E. Wolff & Sohn, later named Wolff Freres, Inc.Company was established in Karlsruhe Germany.

The perfumes of E. Wolff & Sohn:

1906 Black Forest Pine
1906 Japanese Violet
1908 Violette Rococo
1909 Florasma
1909 Phantasma
1910 Rose Chiraz
1910 Rose Marechal Niel
1912 Divinia
1912 Elata
1912 Vinda Alegra
1912 Dew of Violettes
1913 Jasmin
1913 Narcissus
1913 Ambra

The Perfumes of Wolff Freres, Inc:

1948 Ambiance
1948 Bathsheba
1948 Frisky
1948 My French Cousin
1948 The Song of Songs
1949 Crisance

JE Atkinson Perfumes

Posted on March 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

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The perfumes of JE Atkinson:

1799 Atkinson Gold Medal
1890 Wild Honeysuckle
1902 Eonia
1908 Californian Poppy
1910 Egesia
1919 Insouciance
1920 Veritable Eau de Cologne Gold medal
1920 Columbine
1925 A Nosegay
1927 Andre
1929 Au Revoir
1930 Chance
1936 Carillon
1948 Ballet Russe
1949 24 Flowers
1950 Bal du Jour
1950 Bal des Fleurs
1968 A Toi
1971 Ainsi

J. Delcroix & Co. Perfumes

Posted on March 9, 2011 at 9:03 PM

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J Delcroix & Co of No. 158, New Bond Street London, had a perfume manufactory in Grasse, France at Department du Var. Established around 1820. Perfumer to His Majesty George IV

1832: Esprit de Lavande aux Millefleurs
1832: Eau de Camelia et Vitiver
1832: Bouquet du Roi
1832: Bouquet Militaire
1832: Bouquet Britannique
1832: Bouquet des Dames
1832: Bouquet d’Amandier
1832: Bouquet de Vervaine
1832: Eau de Toilette
1832: Vegetable Essence
1832 Esprit de Rose
1832: Esprit Volatil de Vinaigre a la Rose
1832: Eau de Serail
1859 Jenny Lind Bouquet
1860 Rondeletia

Hallbrook Perfumes Number List

Posted on August 23, 2010 at 10:50 AM

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Hallbrook of Canada manufactures knockoff fragrances. They started in the mid 1980s and creates "their versions" of famous perfumes. They are still available for sale thru mail order.

Their bottles are only marked with numbers, so if you dont know what the number corresponds to you can use this list below:

#1. Their version of Giorgio
#2. Their version of Opium
#3. Their version of Chanel No. 5
#4. Their version of Oscar de la Renta
#5. Their version of L'Air du Temps
#6. Their version of Escape
#7. Their version of Gio
#8. Their version of Tresor
#9. Their version of Beautiful
#10. Their version of Joy
#11. Their version of Obsession
#12. Their version of Poison
#13. Their version of Amarige
#14. Their version of Passion
#15. Their version of Red
#16. Their version of Eternity
#17. Their version of White Diamonds
#18. Their version of Sung

Lili Bermuda Perfumes

Posted on June 21, 2010 at 9:25 PM

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The Bermuda Perfumery was founded in 1928 by William Blackburn (W.B.) Smith and his daughter Madeline Scott. English chemist Herbert Scott conceived the idea of salvaging the scent of lily blossoms that were thrown away because the bulbs were more valuable. He worked at research and experimentation for four years. He finally solved th problem by employing the enfleurage method of extraction. The extraction plant has become a popular place for tourists since it opened.

With the assistance of Eminent French Perfumers, Easter Lily Perfume, also marketed as Madonna Lily Perfume, was first produced experimentally in a small wooden building in Bailey's Bay. The family gradually acquired the surrounding properties to a total of six acres, which is immense to Bermuda standards.

By 1929, new fragrances were added, such as Sweet Pea, Eve, Gardenia, Passionflower, Jasmine, Oleander and Jonquil. Most were successful but not all. Jonquil was judged to be too sweet and heavy by the public and was dropped.

Bermuda and the Perfumery prospered, even during World War II. The Island was essentially insulated from the cataclysms that were shaking the rest of the world and there were enough visitors to sustain the Perfumery. The pace of life in Bailey's Bay was still determined by the clip-clop of the horses as the carriages moved, leisurely, over the powdery white coral roadways.

The war finally ended and tourism took off in Bermuda. The Perfumery was now an attraction, and, the carriage drivers started bringing visitors in large numbers- no doubt prompted by the silver threepence per load which W.B. cheerfully gave them. The gardens were coming into their own and traditions were being established. One was the decoration, in its entirety, of the screen at Holy Trinity Church with Easter Lilies from The Perfumery on Good Friday. Another was the sending of Easter lilies to the Queen Mother.

In 2004, the Brackstone family acquired the Bermuda Perfumery and moved its operations to historic Stewart Hall in St. George's in the heart of UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The same traditions and methods of perfume making are still pursued to this day with the guidance and assistance of Mr. David Botello, the Perfumery's perfumer for the past 43 years. Each bottle continues to be filled individually by hand by our dedicated staff. Everybody at the Perfumery is very proud of our perfumes and is dedicated to manufacture the highest quality perfumes with the best quality ingredients from around the world.

The perfumes of Lili Bermuda:

1929 Easter Lily
1932 Cedarwood for men
1933 Passionflower
1933 Gardenia
1933 Jasmine
1933 Sweet Pea
1933 Oleander
1939 Eve
1940 Wild Jasmine
1940 Moon Man/Moon Mad?
1948 Jonquil
1989 Paradise
1989 Frangipanni
1989 Bermudiana
2006 Coral
2006 Lily
2006 Navy for men
2007 32 Degrees North for men
2007 64 Degrees West for men
2007 Pink
2009 Somers for men
2009 South Water
2009 South Water for men
2009 Fresh Water
2010 Petals

Lundborg Perfumes

Posted on May 23, 2010 at 12:13 AM

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In this guide I have listed the various perfumes by Lundborg Perfumery of London, England.

There may be more, if I missed one, please let me know, thanks!

The perfumes of Lundborg:

Dralle's Illusion & Reiger's Flower Drops Perfumes

Posted on May 22, 2010 at 2:54 AM

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DRALLE:

Dralle perfumery was established by George Dralle in Hamburg Germany. The company produced many French-created presentations.

In 1894, they introduced the perfume Augusta-Victoria-Veilchen

The most successful of these was "Illusion", created in 1908. Their direct competition was Reiger's "Flower Drops", which employed basically the same approach. Both perfumes were very concentrated flower essences without alcohol in different fragrances.

Dralle advertised that Illusion was the most costly perfume in America and "that a single drop goes further and keeps the fragrance longer than many that are apparently less expensive" and that "The woman who uses Dralle's finds herself in company with the most exclusive in Europe as well as in America. Dralle's is accepted as one pf the secrets of the society woman's charms".

The perfume came in a 3ml cut glass vial with an elongated dauber housed in a turned and polished 2 piece wooden case resembling a stylized lighthouse. There was also a rare very detailed lighthouse case made up of silverplated metal. In the 1960s, the cases were made up of a foamed Polstyrol which looked similar to wood.

Several scents were sold under the Illusion name.

Illusion originally retailed for $1.50 for most scents and $1.75 for Violet and Astra.

The perfumes of Dralle's Illusion:

Lilac
Rose
Lily of the Valley
Narcissus
Heliotrope
Chypre
Wistaria
Violet
Astra
Muguet
Poppy
Ylang Ylang
Syringa
Reseda
Trefle
Orchidee
Clover Blossom
Colibri
Eau de Cologne
Narcisse Colibri
Hawaii
Lavender
Jasmine

The perfumes of Dralle (not including Illusion scents):

Reiger's Flower Drops was the 1910 creation of Paul Reiger of San Francisco, CA. Flower Drops came in a small vial with a enlongated dauber.

Reiger's Flower Drops were advertised as the "soul of the flowers"and lasting "50 times as long as ordinary perfumes" and "the rarest and finest perfume ever produced. One bottle holds all the delightful fragrance crushed from thousands of living blossoms.The acme of elegance and refinement-entirely different from any other perfume you have ever known."

The regular sized vials were about 3ml and retailed for $1.50, sample sizes were available for 20 cents.

The choice of odors available was:

Violet
Rose
Lily of the Valley
Wonderful
Esprit de France
Temptation

Flower Drops wasnt the only perfume that Reiger produced:

1906 Royal Cherry Buds
1908 Queen Isyl
1910 Flower Drops
1911 Mon Amour
1920 Violet
1922 Mon Desir
1922 Alcazar
1922 Coronado
1922 Countess Spencer
1922 Palo Alto Pink
1922 Garden Queen
1922 Sweet Kiss
1922 Garden Bloom
1922 Parfum Rienzi
1922 Romanza
1922 Honolulu Bouquet
1922 Alice Brady
1922 Jazarimba
1922 Rahma
1922 Mariposa Lily
1920s Francette

Of no relation that I can find, The perfumes of William Reiger of Frankfort on Main, Germany:

1860 Bouquet Caroline
1860 Bouquet de Fauborg St Germain
1860 Essence Bouquet
1860 Foutaines de Flore
1860 Frangipanni
1860 Genet de Or
1860 Jockey Club Bouquet
1860 New Mown Hay
1880 Spring Flowers
1880 Violette
1883 Bouquet du Rhine
1883 Lilas Blanc
1890 Parzival
1890 Violet
1893 Nirvana
1893 Nirvana White Heliotrope
1893 Rienzi
1893 Weisser Flieder

Scherk Perfumes

Posted on May 21, 2010 at 10:54 PM

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Ludwig Scherk, Inc. of New York City & Berlin Germany.

Ludwig Scherk established his perfumery in 1906 at Berlin. His company first produced face powders and then moved onto perfume. Some of the perfume labels of Scherk featured the star of David, an allusion to his Jewish heritage. In 1924, a New York factory was opened to produce perfumes and powders in America. In 1938, his business in Berlin was closed due to the new rules of the Nazi party. Ludwig fled to London during the same year to escape persecution from the Nazis and died in 1946.

The perfumes of Scherk:

1910 Mystikum
1913 Trisena
1913 Tarsia
1918 Briza
1919 Arabian Nights (Arabische Nachte)
1920 Purple Rose
1920 Renaissance
1925 Carnation
1925 Heliotrope
1925 Lily of the Valley
1925 Lotus Flower
1925 Jasmine
1925 Violet
1925 Spanish Leather
1925 White Lilac
1926 Mimikri
1929 Intermezzo
1930 Garten Vielchen
1930 Parfume Flieder
1930 Peru Heliotrope
1930 Weisser Flieder
1931 Tarr (for men)
1953 Royal Purple Rose
Scherk Lotion Faciale

Arabian Nights perfume was one of their best selling, it was described as the " Perfume of Enchantment. Blended from amber and sandalwood. Lingering and Luring, Warm and Heady - so subtle and distinctively you." This perfume was sold until around 1951.

Mystikum was a rosy, fougère, sweetened with labdanum.

Arabian Nights perfume.

This bottle was used by Scherk to hold Renaissance perfume starting in 1934, it is sometimes mistaken for an antique Victorian or Czech perfume bottle.

Clear, molded glass cologne flacon, bottle has applied gilded (or silvery) metal cage work filigree which is studded with faux turquoise (or other colors) glass cabochon “jewels”. Bottle is finished with a gilded metal screw cap with filigree and matching faux turquoise glass “jewel“. The design of the bottle was filed for patent on April 28, 1934 by Walter R. Leach of Baltimore, Maryland. The bottle design was granted a US Design Patent on June 1934 and assigned the design patent number of 92,542.These bottles were distributed by Irving Rice (Irice), a major importer of perfume bottles who supplied many a department store and dime store with his finds.The base embossed with Pat D92542. Measurements: 2.5" wide x 4.25" tall x 1.5" deep

Yardley Perfumes

Posted on May 21, 2010 at 5:44 AM

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Yardley, one of the oldest companies in the world, was originally established by the Cleaver family and in 1770 it was taken over by William and Thomas Yardley at 8 New Bond Street, London. They Lavender toilet water was their first best seller.

The famous image associated with Yardley, "The Flower Sellers" was drawn by Francis Wheatly from The Cries of London of 1793, and reproduced on Yardley's advertising and presentations.

Yardley became a major international company and presented with the first Royal Warrant in 1933 by Queen Mary. Acquired Viville, and then phased out that name.

Acquired by the Beecham Group (part of British American Co in 1966) sold in 1990 to Wasserstein-Perella: went bankrupt; bought by Wella Group in 1998; hence no Royal warrant.

Report from The Times April 2006 that the 235-year old Yardley brand was bought by Lornamead (who also own Harmony hair spray, the investment vehicle of the Jantania family from Procter & Gamble).

Mary Quant Perfumes

Posted on May 13, 2010 at 3:20 AM

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In 1967, clothing designer Mary Quant presented her line of perfumes for women. Before she approved the two scents, she traveled back and forth between Grasse, France and London for a couple of years. "I wanted a truly modern scent. Most of the perfumes are so old fashioned, I wanted something frankly sexy " she said. And she finally found it for evening. The daytime perfume is fresh, completely anti-sex. She explains that "to wear a sexy perfume in the daytime is like getting up in the morning and puting on a chiffon dress."

She started working on a men's fragrance since they were put on the back burner by the barrage of after shave lotions. Mary stated that she was "out to give the real male smell back to men."

In 1972, she launched her Special Recipe line of perfumes and cosmetics as she thought women were tired of the sophisticated, exaggerated look in makeup and wanted a natural look. Mary was trying to capture the dewy aura of fresh air, a healthy glow and the uncomplicated life of the country all for her city dweller customers, who wanted the "milkmaid look". Though, she stated that the range was conceived not for health objectives, but rather for an old fashioned look to complement the clothing she was designing at the time. "I wanted to create a romantic feeling, an not a fad for health cranks," she said. She added that "I have always wanted to live permanently in the country , and I think Special Recipe cosmetics will give every girl the chance of looking like she just spent a week in the country"

Quant used many natural ingredients in the products such as wheat germ oil, honey, beeswax and oil of almonds. To color the cosmetics she used herbal extracts from plants such as beet root, elderberry and carrots.

The super creamy foundation offered in the line was in shades of pale putty, natural ochre, middle earth and nut brown. Eye shadows included colors such as hazelnut, sweet pea, sage, mulberry and corn. The lipsticks were poppy, damson, pansy and rose. There were also hot sand and cool clover rouges for cheeks and natural toned mascaras which reverted to the block form with an almost toothbrush sized brush.

All of the Special Recipe cosmetics were scented with honeysuckle. For the packaging she used distinct black and white boxes with Victorian images that looked like they came directly from 19th century seed catalogs. The line was followed with a natural skincare range that included a night cream with natural goodies,a toning lotion made with witch hazel and herbs, a morning moisture lotion made form wheat germ oil, honey and herbs, and a cold cream made from real beeswax. The Special Recipe line was sold until 1974-1975.

The perfumes of Mary Quant:

1964 Spring Blossom
1967 AM perfume
1967 PM perfume
1972 Special Recipe Honeysuckle
1972 Special Recipe Country Garden
1972 Special Recipe Spring Blossom
1974 Havoc
1980 Quant by Quant
1981 Mary Quant

Myrurgia Perfumes

Posted on May 7, 2010 at 2:09 AM

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Established by Esteban Monegal Prat, Catalan sculptor (1888 to 1970) at 239 Calle de Cansejo Ciento, Spain in the early 1900's.

The company produced perfumes, cosmetic and toiletries. They won a Gold Medal in 1925 Paris Exhibition. Myrurgia was distributed in the USA by Vivaudou up until 1931 when they sold the line.

The company was later bought by Dr. Payot in c1980's and by Antonio Puig Parfumes in 2001.

Maderas de Oriente - A Fascinating Spanish Fragrance from Myrurgia. One of delightful woodsy fragrance touched by the mystery of the Orient.

Maja - the romantic fragrance reminiscent of black lace and flamenco, an exotic mossy chypre blend of spices with rose, orange blossom and jasmine undertones the preference of wellbred women that has truly captured the spirit of Spain.

Joya,means jewel and is a subtle, exciting scent that grows more beautiful as you wear it you find that you respond to its inde finable charms more and more as you wear it too, a fragrance that catches the flavor the glamour of Spain, cherished by the most distinguished women of Spain.

Flor de Blason, a dusky garden scent filled with citrus and floral scents of the Alhambra.

Si Senor, a vigorous masculine cologne from Spain, features a mixture of Mediterranean rare spices and zestful wild herbs. Si Senor cologne is liked by virtually every man and admired by every woman.

Myrurgia's Orgia, pronounced "orheeah", the Spanish word that signifies a profusion of things in the case of this perfume means many flowers many lights many loves..

Spain by Myrurgia, crisp but lingering Bold yet suave. A naturally pleasant scent to carry you through the day.

The perfumes of Myrurgia:

Rimmel Perfumes

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 4:39 PM

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Rimmel was established in 1834 by two Frenchmen, Eugene Rimmel and his father, who was a Lubin trained perfumer. They opened splendid shops in London and Paris. their main shop was at 96 Strand, London. All perfumes were produced in Grasse by the Rimmel family.

Imaginative products included perfumed jewelry, gloves, fans, cards, calendars, etc. The company was very successful and in 1851 at the Great Exhibition , Rimmel's giant perfume fountain scented the entire hall.

Rimmel was appointed Royal Perfumer to the British, Spanish and French royal courts.

Eugene Rimmel published The Book of Perfumes in 1864 and it was a best seller for many years. You can sometimes find copies on ebay.

Eugene died in 1887 and was succeeded by two sons. Despite financial setbacks, the company maintained their luxury image, producing some extraordinary presentations such as Art Moderne in 1925.

Years ago I had Rimmel's Perfume Vaporizer, it looks similar to today's essential oil burners and works much in the same way, it also had a small brass plate on the front explaining what it was.. This one had a generously sized copper cup which could be covered with a copper lid that had some holes in the top for the steamed perfume to escape while being heated up. The copper cup was on fancy legs and attached to the bottom was a small cup which could hold a tea light. Inside you could add water and drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil. When filled with water, it helped to stay vaporising for hours. I had sold it on ebay and wish I never got rid of it, it was a perfect room deodorizer. These dated to the 1860s.

I am sure there are more perfumes to be found, if I left one out, let me know.

The perfumes of Rimmel:

The following perfumes were found, but I was unable to locate launch dates:

Serenade de Fleurs
Ariette de Fleurs
Ambrimmel

Tokalon Perfumes

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 1:42 AM

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Tokalon of New York City & Paris France. Originally a British company To-Kalon, ossibly established before 1900 as a chemical-pharmaceutical company. They also produced laundry soaps in addition to cosmetics, toiletries and beautiful , luxurious perfume presentations. They opened an important branch in Syracuse,NY and Francis B. Mastin became proprietor in 1910. The Company later diversified into property as Societe Immobiliere, Franco-Anglo-Americaine.

The perfumes of Tokalon:

1912 Flor Azur
1912 Mysteria
1914 Rouge Oriental
1914 Petalia
1922 Buda
1922 Adurea
1922 Ponette
1922 Songe D'Orient
1922 Fascination
1922 Serie Classique
1923 D'Ara
1926 Parfum de Mon Chateau
1926 Chateau d'Azvr
1926 Chateau
1927 Demon Chateau

Edouardo & Prochaska Perfumes

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 12:05 AM

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Prochaska perfumery products of Vienna, became Proka in 1926. It was distributed by Parfumess Edouardo. Originally established by F Prochaska, originally of Prague, in Vienna, Austria in Prague; in c1847 moved to Vienna, company divided in 1926 into Edouardo and Proka Parfumerie, name registered in 1927.

Proka Parfumerie established by in 1926; also traded under the name Edouardo;

Prochaska Perfumes:

1891 bouquet de l'exposition
1899 Extract Violette Russes
1906 Sweet Pea
1906 New Mown Hay
1906 Rose Reine
1906 Empire
1906 Le Supreme Violette Merveilleuse
1908 Extract Royal Rose
1909 Bouquet Ideal Extract
1909 Mon Secret
1910 Muguet Fleuri
1911 Royal Bouquet Extract
1915 Mon Amour
1920 Royal Bouvardia
1925 Bul Bul
1928 Original Bouvardia
Astid
Œillet Royal

J. VIARD - CZECH Prochaska perfume bottle of clear crystal with enamel and brown patina. c. 1926. 3 1/4"

"Parfume" Edouardo had an executive office at 20 Broad Street, New York City, NY and a factory in Grasse, France. Established by the artist M B Tatum in Madison Avenue, New York; launched a range of fragrances in the 1920's.

Edouardo produced a unique lines of perfumes, soaps, powders, cosmetics and perfumery novelties made and packed at their establishment in Grasse.

The perfumes of Parfume Edouardo::

1925 Bag Dabs
1925 Bouvardia (Prochaska)
1925 Air d'Ambré
1925 Atakor
1925 Bul Bul (Prochaska)
1925 Orchidia
1925 Orys
1925 Daphne
1925 Folie de Cœur
1925 Bag Dabs solid perfumes
1925 Lakme
1925 Narcissus
1925 Jasmin
1925 Orange Blossom
1925 Rose
1926 Blue Line
1926 Nuit Divine
1926 Watch Case Flower
1926 Lotus Flacons
1927 Egyptian Alabastron
1927 Lotus
1928 Double Lotus
1928 Lilas de Paques
1928 Coffret

Egyptian Alabastron by Edouardo: launched in 1927: rare Baccarat bottle in clear crystal with enameled and molded detail, lotus stopper with blue patina. Modeled after an ancient bottle in the collection of Enrico Caruso. Bottle stands 4” tall, stenciled Baccarat.

Nuit Divine and Lilas de Paques by Edouardo: introduced in 1928, bottles made of Baccarat crystal and decorated with stylized lotus flowers, with a lotus shaped stopper. These bottles were produced for a Christmas edition for the perfumes.

Edouardo also sold solid perfumes called "Bag- Dabs from the French Riviera"

"Smart women carry bag-dabs you one? If not call at The Gift . Fields, Risco resident, to Cape... bag-dabs the latest French perfumery, BAG DABS— direct from France. A solid perfume Mother will Appreciate. Will not evaporate, turn rancid or spill in her hand bag. Four odors: Narcissus, Lakme, Jasmin, Orange Blossom, in two sizes $1.25 - $1.75."

"Satisfactory solid scent at last! The season’s successful novelty. Packed in French hand painted, non-porous, unbreakable boxes (not celluloid). “Edouardo” brings from their factory at Grasse what every perfumer has been trying for and what every woman wants - a solid perfume - that can be carried safely and daintily - that will not turn rancid, evaporate, nor spill in the bag. Just the thing for prizes, favors of the small gift - inexpensive, lasting and exquisite. The colors denote the odeurs: Narcissus in Blue, Jasmin in Green, Lakme in Red, Orange Blossom in Amber, and Rose in Pink"

Moehr Perfumes

Posted on May 5, 2010 at 5:15 PM

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Moehr perfumery of Monte Carlo. It was established by Nestor Moehr and Georges Moehr.

The perfumes of Moehr:

1900 Frangipani
1900 Bouquet Violettes
1900 eau de cologne
1925 Gardenia de Monte Carlo
1925 Lotus Bleu
1925 L'Aimée
1925 Chypre
1925 Ses Fleurs
1925 Caprice de Femme
1925 Le Zephir
1925 Yule Tide
1925 L'Aimee
1930 Fleur de Tabac
1930 Fougère
1930 Œillet
1930 Violette
1930 Lavanda
1930 Mimosa
1930 Lilas
1930 Muguet
1930 Les Fleurs
1930 Eau de Rose

Morny Perfumes

Posted on May 5, 2010 at 3:02 AM

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Morny was established in 1905 by chemist-perfumer Sidney F. Goss at 110 New Bond Street, London. The company was named after a horse called Mornington ridden by Victorian jockey Tom Cannon.

The shop was decorated and fitted out in an English refinement of French style by S. Maw & Sons. In June 1906 the company moved to one-story premises at 201 Regent Street and traded as Morny’s Pharmacy Stores. Their perfumes were often named after music titles and themes. The company was placed in liquidation in July 1908 and S F Goss had creased to be involved with company by then due to ill health, he subsequently died on the 26th of March 1911.

A new trading company was formed in April 1909 under the name 'de Morny', with the sub-heading 'Parfums-Products de France' at 201 Regent Street. Reformed in 1918 as Morny Frères Ltd.

To convey the French image that was so desirable in the perfume market, the company added a "de" in front of its name. They sold luxurious French style presentations with perfumes with French names, The company was so successful in France that it opened a branch in Paris.

In 1965 the company was acquired by Lenthéric, a subsidiary of British-American Cosmetic Division, part of BAT. In 1967 BAT bought Yardley & Co and Lenthéric and Morny products integrated with Yardley’s. Morny and Lenthéric were re-launched in 2001 under new proprietors. Today you can find toiletries sold under the Morny name.

The perfumes of Morny:

Chaminade (Song of the Road) was dedicated by special permission of Madame Chaminade, featured a few bars of her song and her signature was used on the perfume’s label; the perfume was available in 4 sizes.

By 1919, Chaminade, June Roses and Mysterieuse were full lines and various products were scented with their perfume, such as: perfume, talcum powder, bath salts,bath dusting powder, complexion powder, toilet soap, bath soap deluxe, sachets, shampoo powder and tooth powder, even potpourri.

Narcisse Blanc et Noir was presented in a box and bottle designed by André Jolivet.

Ondine by Suzanne Thierry

Posted on April 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Ondine was first introduced in 1954 by Suzanne Thierry of Paris. Named for the heroine of the Broadway play of the same year, Ondine, which starred a young ingenue actress, Audrey Hepburn, as Ondine. She fell in love with her co-star, Mel Ferrer and the two were married. Audrey Hepburn won a Tony award for the play and went on to win a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar that same year for the film, Roman Holiday, a feat accomplished by only two other actresses.

Photo by Nell Butler Perfumes

Ondine became a hit in the USA during 1952 - 1962 when Suzanne Thierry made a promotional tour for it across the USA. It could be found in parfum extrait (extract) and Ondine All Over, concentrated mist, eau de Ondine, pure mist, lotion parfumee and bath oil.

Eau de Ondine was launched in 1963, advertised as

"Eau de Ondine Created By Suzanne Thierry Excitingly Alluring As Its Name sake, Ondine, the Mythical water-sprite who lured men with her irresistible charm. The Ondine fragrance embodies the feminine eternal, makes a woman aware of her charms, evokes charming and youthful mannerisms that capture her man's attention.

Ondine Extrait: $5, $10, $18
Eau de Ondine: $5, $9, $16
Spray Ondine: $6
Dusting Powder Ondine: $5
Bath Oil Ondine: $5"

Suzanne Thierry brought out the perfume under her own name, by 1954 Latour Products was tthe distributor, then Tolmer, finally MEM. MEM had the rights to the perfume in the 1960s..Timeless Perfumes now owns the trademark Ondine Suzanne Thierry is a Registered U.S.Trademark. Current fragrances are not associated with any previous manufacturer nor a continuation of any other company. They do not own the FORMULA. Many people have reviewed this perfume and said that it is not the same fragrance, neither is the one sold by the Vermont Country Store.

Perfume notes: jasmin, patchouli, oakmoss, ylang ylang.

Photo by Karen Moos, bottle is currently for sale on Passion for Perfume.

Paris: circa 1960s. Quarto. Photograph of Maurice Chevalier holding a bottle of Ondine, with Suzanne Thierry, the creator of "Parfums Ondine Paris." Provenance: The Suzanne Thierry archives.

Ondine by Suzanne Thierry is a discontinued perfume. The oly true was to enjoy this fragrance again i to be the vintage bottles.

The Perfumes of Blondeau et Cie & Vinolia

Posted on April 17, 2010 at 9:59 PM

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The perfumes of Blondeau et Cie. This British-French company was established in around 1888 at Lever House, Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars, London. Though they were primarily a soap manufacturing company, they produced some beautiful perfume presentations up until 1930.

They were also the proprietors of the Vinolia Company Ltd, manufacturers of ‘Vinolia preparations’; their agents were Robert & Co of 76, New Bond Street, London and also at 5 Rue de la Paix, Paris.

The Vinolia Company Ltd was established sometime in 1898 at 37-38 Upper Thames Street, London and produced mainly soaps with a limited production of luxury perfume presentations starting in 1892. Vinolia soaps were provided to passengers on the Titanic.

They later closed their London showrooms in 1939, but continued production under the Lever Brothers name until early 1960’s.

The perfumes of Blondeau:

1889 Vinolia
1890 Violette de Parme
1892 Jequilla
1892 Vinolia Bouquet
1892 Luxuria
1892 Marequil
1893 Eau De Cologne
1893 Millefleur
1895 One Drop Perfumes
1895 Jasmin
1897 Mignonette
1898 Heliotrope
1898 Lily of the Valley
1899 Losaria
1921 Mystic Charm

The perfumes of Vinolia:

Erasmic Perfumes

Posted on April 17, 2010 at 1:05 AM

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Erasmic & Co of London. Erasmic was a successful soap name introduced by J, Crosfield & Sons in 1889. The perfumery was established by J Crossfield & Sons on the 31st August 1898 at 117 Oxford Street, London. They launched a successful soap with the name Erasmic in 1899. They had outlets in Paris and Brussels. Later they were bought out by Lever Bros, later folded into Unilever.

Products now-a-days (2005) manufactured by Keyline Brands.

The perfumes of Erasmic: