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The main objective of this website is to chronicle the 200+ year old history of the Guerlain fragrances and showcase the bottles and advertising used throughout the years. Let this site be your source for information on antique and vintage Guerlain perfumes. Another goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Guerlain company how much we miss many of the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
I invite you to leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or on what occasion, what it smelled like to you, how it made you feel, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table), who knows, perhaps someone from the current Guerlain brand might see it.
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Fleur de Feu by Guerlain c1948.
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Fleur de Feu, launched by Guerlain in 1948 and created by Jacques Guerlain, is a fragrance imbued with profound symbolism and historical significance. The name Fleur de Feu translates from French as "Flower of Fire," a poetic and evocative phrase that captures the essence of rebirth and renewal. Pronounced [flerr duh foe], this name conjures imagery of vibrant blooms emerging from the flames, reminiscent of the mythical phoenix—a legendary bird that bursts into flames at the end of its life cycle, only to rise anew from its ashes. The phoenix symbolizes transformation, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life, perfectly reflecting the fragrance's intention to embody a fresh start following the devastation of World War II.
The choice of name, Fleur de Feu, is imbued with a dual layer of meaning. On one hand, it represents the phoenix's rise from destruction, symbolizing hope and regeneration. On the other, it pays homage to the blossoming of beauty from adversity, much like Paris itself, which had recently emerged from the shadow of Nazi occupation. The fragrance, with its spicy floral composition layered over the Guerlinade accord, embodies a triumphant resurgence, combining the complexity of rich, spicy flowers with the timeless elegance of Guerlain’s signature scent.
