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Showing posts with label 1990s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1990s. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Vintage 1990s Limited Edition Mitsouko 50ml EDT & Silk Chiffon Handkerchief

Vintage 1990s Limited Edition Mitsouko 50ml Eau de Toilette Spray + Silk Chiffon Handkerchief.

Interesting presentation box in cream with "sponge" type gilded accents. The box has a circular "window" on the front revealing the label on the bottle. Inside the lid of the box is a small slot where the handkerchief is stored.

The silk chiffon handkerchief is printed with the woodcut image usually found on the presentation box for Mitsouko and L'Heure Bleue parfum.

The box is marked "Guerlain Copyright 1995".




images: ebay seller us-sport-mitte

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

ON EBAY!!! Vintage 1990s Guerlain Perfume Dramming Case

This is only the second known case that I have seen. This is a very rare, Guerlain perfume organ used across the United States in retail stores at some Guerlain perfume counters to dram perfume into mini bottles as a gift with a Guerlain perfume purchase in the early 1990's - 1996 to be exact. Each bottle size is approximately 8 fluid ounces, has a label, and a glass dropper with a rubber top.

 The faux blue leather box (outside measurements are 16 & 1/2 inches wide, 16 & 1/2 inches tall, and a little over 6 & 1/2 inches deep), the interior has an upper row and a lower row for the bottles, the inside back is a plastic mirror. Each bottle is held in place by a metal clamp secured against the back. There are slots for 24 bottles, however only 19 have survived over the years. The latches have a key hole, but no keys. 

The fragrances are as follows along with the date written on the label which is the date of the scent's creation;
  • Eau de Cologne Imperiale 1853 - 1/2 full
  • Shalimar 1925 - 7/8 full
  • Champs Elysees 1996 - 1/2 full
  • Samsara 1989 - 1/4 full
  • Mitsouko 1919 - 1/5 full
  • Jicky 1989 - almost 1/2 full
  • L'Heure Bleue 1912 - 1/3 full
  • Eau de Fleur de Cedrat 1920 - 1/4 full
  • Eau de Guerlain 1974 - 1/2 full
  • Eau de Cologne du Coq 1894 - over 1/2 full
  • Jardins de Bagatelle 1983 - 1/6 full
  • Vol du Nuit 1933 - 1/2 full
  • Chamade 1969 - 1/5 full
  • Apres L'Ondee 1906 - 1/2 full
  • Nahema 1979 - 1/3 full
  • Parure 1975 - almost 1/6 full
  • Habit Rouge 1965 - over 1/2 full (small chip on opening of bottle)
  • Vetiver 1959 - almost 1/3 full
  • Heritage 1992- 1/3 full (small chip on end of dropper)





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Monday, October 14, 2013

Ebay Find! Guerlinade Limited Edition c1998

Guerlinade, originally created in 1921. This fragrance was discontinued for many years before being totally reformulated by Jean Paul Guerlain and relaunched in 1998, a floriental eau de parfum based on the House's famous perfumery accord of the same name. Only 50,000 bottles were made, 3,500 of which were bound for the U.S..

Presented as a limited edition flacon made by Baccarat, to mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of Guerlain. This perfume is available in limited edition in a bottle, which is no longer available today was designed by Robert Granai and is inspired by a bronze vase from Nepal that served during the wedding ceremonies. It contained rose water which was sprinkled onto the guests to bring them good luck.

Made up of Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian hesperides, white lilac, hyacinth, rose and jasmine from Egypt and Grasse, Mayotte vanilla, tonka bean and French iris.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-VERY-RARE-GUERLINADE-EAU-DE-PARFUM-LIMITED-GUERLAIN-PERFUME-BOTTLE-NR-/131019606302?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e8160891e



Sunday, July 14, 2013

Guerlain Cobalt Vanity Jar Set c1993

Guerlain Cobalt Vanity Jar and Perfume Atomizer Set exclusive to the Guerlain boutiques. Sold from 1993 til 1999. The glass vanity jars and perfume atomizer were topped with a gilded ball decorated with a stylized scale pattern reminiscent of the Meteorites compact. The matching hair brush and comb were also decorated with the ball.







Friday, February 1, 2013

Guerlinade by Guerlain c1921

Guerlinade, introduced by Guerlain in 1921, was a significant creation by Jacques Guerlain, emblematic of the brand's signature style. The name "Guerlinade" is a blend of "Guerlain" and the suffix "-ade," which is often used in French to denote a product or essence. Pronounced "Guer-lin-ahd," it evokes a sense of sophistication and craftsmanship synonymous with the House of Guerlain. The term suggests a bespoke creation, deeply connected to the Guerlain identity and its rich heritage in perfumery.

The fragrance Guerlinade is defined by its iconic accord, which became the hallmark of Guerlain's olfactory creations. This accord, consisting of rose, jasmine, vanilla, and tonka bean, represents what is often described as the "soul" of Guerlain's perfumes. In scent, Guerlinade exudes a deep, complex warmth that blends the romantic and timeless qualities of rose and jasmine with the comforting sweetness of vanilla and the subtle, nutty richness of tonka bean. The result is a fragrance that feels both lush and intimate, capturing a sense of classic elegance and enduring appeal.

In the early 1920s, when Guerlinade was launched, the world of perfumery was experiencing significant evolution. This period marked a transition from the opulence of the Belle Époque to the modernism of the Roaring Twenties. Women of the time, who had become more liberated and fashion-forward, would have found Guerlinade to be a sophisticated and luxurious choice, aligning with their evolving tastes and the desire for distinctive, high-quality fragrances.