Shalimar Cologne (Eau de Toilette) c2015

Shalimar Cologne by Guerlain: launched in 2015. Created by Thierry Wasser. Although it is titled "Shalimar Cologne", it is in reality an eau de toilette.

L'Homme Ideal Cologne c2015

L'Homme Ideal Cologne by Guerlain: will be launched in May 2015. Created by Thierry Wasser.

Habit Rouge Sport c2009

Habit Rouge Sport by Guerlain: launched in spring of 2009.

 Habit Rouge Sport will be available from March 2009 as EDT.






So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aromatic citrus fragrance for men.

• Top notes: lime, bitter orange, pink pepper
• Middle notes: bamboo, rose, jasmine, patchouli
• Base notes: vanilla, leather, woody notes, musk

 Habit Rouge Sport is available as an eau de toilette.


Discontinued in 2015.

RSS Feed Widget

Flacon Montre (Watch Bottle) c1936-1999

Flacon Montre (Watch) c1936 - 1999

Habit Rouge L'Eau c2011

Habit Rouge L'Eau by Guerlain: launched in 2011. Created by Thierry Wasser.

So what does it smell like? It is classified as an oriental fragrance for men.

• Top notes: bitter orange, green notes
• Middle notes: jasmine
• Base notes: vanilla, hazelnut, patchouli

It is available in eau de toilette concentration.

RSS Feed Widget

La Malle de Voyage - 160 Year Anniversary of the Bee Bottle c2013

La Malle de Voyage - was one of several special presentations created in 2013 to mark the 160th anniversary of the creation of the bee bottle, known as the Abeille flacon.

Guerlain commissioned nine “Maîtres d’art” of the Institut National des Métiers d’Art of France. Giving them full artistic freedom to create whatever they could envision to centre around a one litre bee bottle. The resulting incarnations are truly the epitome of one of a kind masterpieces.

The unique bottles were on display at the Maison Guerlain, 68, Champs-Élysées, from the 10th of December 2013 to the 14th of February 2014 and were showcased in photo and video exhibitions in Guerlain’s Exclusive Line Doors in 2014. They will be sold to help fund the “Maîtres d’art – Students” project, in which master artists pass down rare and exceptional skills to apprentices, overseen by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA). You can read more about the INMA online.

Serge Amoruso, Maître d’art – Class of 2010. This skilled leather craftsman and designer is a prominent specialist of rare and precious hides, who gained experience at Hermès in the training of the finest historical leather-making techniques. Using this traditional knowledge, he has since focused his talent on making pieces as whimsical as they are ostentatious, such as an alligator-lined scooter or genuinely exclusive tailor-made creations.

From Guerlain:

“La Malle de Voyage” (“The Travel Trunk”) 

An artistic trunk presented in two identical pieces, like a lightning-shaped split or a single-use broken mould. Its covering features the rarest and noblest materials: red Morocco leather and parchment stamped with the imprint of the bottle on the interior, midnight blue shagreen and, in contrast, carbon fibre on the exterior. An unusual combination that transforms this work into a surprising and contemporary sculpture, whose highlight is a piece of meteorite that opens the doors of time.

La Ruche Imperiale - 160 Year Anniversary of the Bee Bottle c2013

La Ruche Impériale- was one of several special presentations created in 2013 to mark the 160th anniversary of the creation of the bee bottle, known as the Abeille flacon.

Guerlain commissioned nine “Maîtres d’art” of the Institut National des Métiers d’Art of France. Giving them full artistic freedom to create whatever they could envision to centre around a one litre bee bottle. The resulting incarnations are truly the epitome of one of a kind masterpieces.


The unique bottles were on display at the Maison Guerlain, 68, Champs-Élysées, from the 10th of December 2013 to the 14th of February 2014 and were showcased in photo and video exhibitions in Guerlain’s Exclusive Line Doors in 2014. They will be sold to help fund the “Maîtres d’art – Students” project, in which master artists pass down rare and exceptional skills to apprentices, overseen by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA). You can read more about the INMA online.

Laurent Nogues, Maître d’art – Class of 2011. This founder of the Creanog studio is the preeminent artist in the sector of embossing, hot-stamping and insets on paper. He fabricates labels for affluent brands and highly respected institutions.

From Guerlain:

“La Ruche Impériale” (“The Imperial Hive”) 

A graphic art version of the honeycombs that make up the hive. This precious honeycomb-shaped case is just waiting to be opened and unfolded to reveal the innovation and splendour of paper transformed through embossing. It is composed of six panels lined with white paper embossed with a tone-on-tone honeycomb motif. On closer view, one notices an optical illusion on the central stamp that represents the legendary bottle. The development of specific tools and a very singular embossing technique allow for a complex, tailor-made geometry for endless effects of light with striking definition.

La Cage aux Oiseaux et aux Abeilles - 160 Year Anniversary of the Bee Bottle c2013

La Cage aux Oiseaux et aux Abeilles - was one of several special presentations created in 2013 to mark the 160th anniversary of the creation of the bee bottle, known as the Abeille flacon.

Guerlain commissioned nine “Maîtres d’art” of the Institut National des Métiers d’Art of France. Giving them full artistic freedom to create whatever they could envision to centre around a one litre bee bottle. The resulting incarnations are truly the epitome of one of a kind masterpieces.


The unique bottles were on display at the Maison Guerlain, 68, Champs-Élysées, from the 10th of December 2013 to the 14th of February 2014 and were showcased in photo and video exhibitions in Guerlain’s Exclusive Line Doors in 2014. They will be sold to help fund the “Maîtres d’art – Students” project, in which master artists pass down rare and exceptional skills to apprentices, overseen by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA). You can read more about the INMA online.

 Nelly Saunier, Maître d’art – Class of 2008. This distinguished plumassier, takes her experience of preparing and working with ornamental plumes and feathers to new highs, with a masterful sense of color and volume. 

From Guerlain:

“La Cage aux Oiseaux et aux Abeilles” (“The Bird and Bee Cage”) 

Taking up the form of the iconic bottle, a golden structure reveals delicate feather marquetry that embraces the chiselled metal. The feather decoration fitted into the extremely precise cut-outs is stunning. With an effect of colours and contrasts, matt and iridescent variations between light and dark areas, the effect is mesmerising. Through the openwork dome, one can glimpse a silky, feathery nest on which the Bee bottle is perched, like a bird ready to take flight into lyricism.

Le Trouble d’Eugénie - 160 Year Anniversary of the Bee Bottle c2013

Le Trouble d’Eugénie- was one of several special presentations created in 2013 to mark the 160th anniversary of the creation of the bee bottle, known as the Abeille flacon.

Guerlain commissioned nine “Maîtres d’art” of the Institut National des Métiers d’Art of France. Giving them full artistic freedom to create whatever they could envision to centre around a one litre bee bottle. The resulting incarnations are truly the epitome of one of a kind masterpieces.

The unique bottles were on display at the Maison Guerlain, 68, Champs-Élysées, from the 10th of December 2013 to the 14th of February 2014 and were showcased in photo and video exhibitions in Guerlain’s Exclusive Line Doors in 2014. They will be sold to help fund the “Maîtres d’art – Students” project, in which master artists pass down rare and exceptional skills to apprentices, overseen by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA). You can read more about the INMA online.

Emmanuel Barrois, Maître d’art – Class of 2010. This talented glass architect works on varied projects, from the monumental to the smaller-scaled creations, always trying to exceed the most limited of possibilities. These adept glassmaking concepts, backed by an extreme technical, prospective and futuristic vision, range from the Beijing Opera to the next canopy of the future Forum des Halles in Paris, measuring almost 30,000 square metres.

“Le Trouble d’Eugénie” (“Eugénie’s Confusion”) 

“Eugénie will be crowned Empress in just a matter of hours. As she is getting ready, the bottle drops. The fragrance spills out in absolute shapes. She loses herself in the dark reflections of this sparkling pool. Blood pounds through her temples. She sees something. It’s time. She is caught in a breath…” The transparent bottle has been knocked over on an opaque black glass tray. Splashes of fragrance in singular and crystal-clear shapes stand out against the unfathomable base. This enigmatic mise en abîme is both illusion and realism. Through this piece, a drama takes form, echoing the destiny of the Empress Eugénie. Movement comes face to face with suspended time."

L’Envolée - 160 Year Anniversary of the Bee Bottle c2013

L’Envolée - was one of several special presentations created in 2013 to mark the 160th anniversary of the creation of the bee bottle, known as the Abeille flacon.

Guerlain commissioned nine “Maîtres d’art” of the Institut National des Métiers d’Art of France. Giving them full artistic freedom to create whatever they could envision to centre around a one litre bee bottle. The resulting incarnations are truly the epitome of one of a kind masterpieces.

The unique bottles were on display at the Maison Guerlain, 68, Champs-Élysées, from the 10th of December 2013 to the 14th of February 2014 and were showcased in photo and video exhibitions in Guerlain’s Exclusive Line Doors in 2014. They will be sold to help fund the “Maîtres d’art – Students” project, in which master artists pass down rare and exceptional skills to apprentices, overseen by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art (INMA). You can read more about the INMA online.

Etienne Rayssac, Maître d’art – Class of 2010. This accomplished woodcarver and ornamental craftsman, at first, sketches his inventive designs and then fabricates prototypes in plaster before carving the final sculpture. His proficiency in woodworking has made him well respected and sought after to create decorative elements, for use on buildings classified as historical monuments and contemporary pieces alike.

From Guerlain:

“L’Envolée” (“The Flight”) 

Draped pale sycamore wood partially envelops the levitating Bee bottle, making it evanescent. The work suggests incredible energy and the effect of curves and dips perfectly captures the light. Only hand craftsmanship with special chisels and scrapers makes it possible to alternate the flow of volumes and the sharpness of edges. The exterior design is delicately sculpted and echoes the intensity of the bottle and the richness of its intrinsic ornamentation.

ON EBAY! Cachet Jaune in Montre Flacon c1930s

ON EBAY! Cachet Jaune in Montre Flacon c1930s

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-Rare-GUERLAIN-1937-CACHET-JAUNE-Flacon-Montre-6-7-oz-200ml-Vintage-Paris-/251535224748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a90aaefac

Eau de Cologne Jeune Age c1953

Eau de Cologne Jeune Age: launched in 1953. Created by Jacques Guerlain.


What does it smell like? I have no published notes on this composition.

Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain c1982

Jardins de Bagatelle, launched in 1982 by Jean-Paul Guerlain, captures the essence of a beloved Parisian garden in both name and spirit. The fragrance takes its name from the Bagatelle Gardens, nestled within the Bois de Boulogne. These gardens trace their origins to 1775, when the Comte d'Artois, the brother of King Louis XVI, decided to construct a grand retreat after a playful wager with his sister-in-law, Marie Antoinette. Within just 64 days, the Château de Bagatelle rose, symbolizing the aristocratic pleasure of creating beauty on a whim. Over time, the gardens have become famous, not only for the elegant rose blossoms that fill the air with their intoxicating scent, but also as a romantic meeting place for lovers. Today, Jardins de Bagatelle still evokes the charm of that enchanting spot.

The word "Bagatelle" is French, and it means "a thing created for pleasure" or "a trifle." The name conveys a light-hearted sense of indulgence, something crafted not out of necessity but out of a desire to bring joy and delight. Pronounced [bar-gah-TEL], it rolls off the tongue with the same effortless grace as the gardens that inspired it.

The name Jardins de Bagatelle conjures vivid images of strolling through verdant pathways, surrounded by a sea of fragrant blooms. The air would be filled with the rich, heady scent of roses, mingling with fresh green notes of the park's vibrant flora. The word "Bagatelle" implies something light and playful, yet undeniably luxurious, echoing the carefree afternoons spent in the gardens of this historic estate. In scent, Jardins de Bagatelle would evoke a symphony of floral exuberance, a place where the elegance of nature is celebrated in every bloom. Women of the time would have interpreted this fragrance as a reflection of their own aspirations for beauty, pleasure, and a life filled with graceful indulgences.

The fragrance was launched at a time when women’s lives were expanding beyond traditional roles, with the 1980s representing a period of empowerment, yet also a return to feminine elegance and glamour. A perfume called Jardins de Bagatelle would resonate with women of the time who longed to balance sophistication with a sense of freedom and whimsy. The gardens themselves evoke a world of quiet luxury, where one could escape the pressures of modern life and lose oneself in the simple pleasure of a flower’s scent, much like wearing a fragrance to add a touch of joy to daily existence.

Shalimar: Montre Flacon

Flacon Montre (Watch Bottle) c1936-1999

Starting in 1936, Shalimar came in a round, disk shaped eau de cologne bottle with a cone shaped stopper. This is called the Montre, or watch bottle. Flacon created by Pochet et du Courval to hold eaux de cologne, first used with Cachet Jaune in 1936, also held various other scents such as Shalimar, Mitsouko, Jicky, Fol Arome, Chamade, Chant D'Aromes, Liu, L'Heure Bleue, Vol de Nuit, Sous Le Vent, Chypre 53, Parure and more.

Habit Rouge c1965

Habit Rouge: launched in 1965, created by Jean Paul Guerlain. Habit Rouge means 'red jacket' or 'hunting coat' and refers to professional equestrians' dark red jacket. The bottle was designed by Robert Granai.

Habit Rouge L'Extrait c2008

Habit Rouge L'Extrait: created as a limited edition in 2008, Habit Rouge L'Extrait soon proved so popular that it was decided to make a new batch each year. Unlike Guerlain's best-sellers, Habit Rouge L'Extrait is not in continuous production.


From Guerlain:

"Created in 1965, Habit Rouge was the first oriental fragrance for men in perfumery. From the moment of its launch, this tribute to Guerlain's passion for the dressage of horses created an element of surprise with its scents of sensual and bold vanilla. An oriental that is by turns citrusy, warm and accented with vanilla, it expresses the genius of contrast and well-mastered emotions. 

Habit Rouge incarnates a man who is enamoured of refinement and capable of all manner of audacity. He lives his life fervently and distinguishes himself with a trail of extreme sensuality.  

With its modern geometry and mastery of form, Habit Rouge has an eternally elegant French appeal. 

Oriental. 

Rich, enveloping, audacious. 

Habit Rouge L'Extrait is a fragrance with multi-facetted voluptuousness and a devilishly ardent spicy heart. Its base, revealing Guerlinade notes of vanilla and patchouli, as well as leathery notes, is twice as exhilarating. 

Habit Rouge L'Extrait is one of the very first men's extracts in perfumery. Created in 2008, it met with immediate success."

Aavilable as:

• 50 ml spray 
• 500ml bee flacon 
• 1000 ml bee flacon

RSS Feed Widget

Liu by Guerlain c1929

Liu by Guerlain, launched in 1929 and created by Jacques Guerlain, draws its inspiration from the haunting beauty and tragic romance of Puccini's opera Turandot. In the opera, Liu is the name of a slave girl who plays a pivotal role in the dramatic love story. The plot of Turandot revolves around the cold and cruel Princess Turandot, who has vowed to remain unmarried unless a suitor can solve three riddles. Failure results in execution. Prince Calaf, entranced by her beauty, takes on the challenge. Liu, a slave girl deeply in love with Calaf, represents the tender heart of the opera. Her selfless devotion leads her to sacrifice her life for his, embodying unwavering loyalty and deep, tragic love.

The name Liu is taken from the opera's original Italian libretto, though the character and name have Chinese roots. Pronounced "LU," the name evokes simplicity, grace, and quiet strength. Liu, in the context of the opera, symbolizes purity, selflessness, and unrequited love, images that resonate through the ages. For a perfume, the name "Liu" conjures emotions of delicate elegance, soft femininity, and quiet power—traits that would have appealed to the women of the time, seeking a reflection of their own grace and inner strength.

Women of the late 1920s, emerging from the flapper era and the tumult of World War I, were embracing more freedom and confidence in their personal lives. A fragrance like Liu, named after a character who was at once loyal and tragically romantic, would evoke an air of mystery and tenderness. It allowed women to connect to something poetic and timeless, while also embracing a new era of modernity, where the art of scent was evolving rapidly. The name would have evoked imagery of far-off, exotic lands and timeless emotions, appealing to the sophisticated, worldly woman of the late 1920s.

In scent, Liu captures the essence of its namesake through its classification as an aldehydic floral. Aldehydes were seen as daring, fresh, and modern notes in perfumery at the time. Liu was Guerlain’s first fragrance to use aldehydes in such a bold measure, competing with other iconic aldehydic florals of the period, such as Chanel No. 5 (1921), Arpège by Lanvin (1927), L’Aimant by Coty (1927), and Evening in Paris by Bourjois (1929). These perfumes revolutionized the way women perceived scent—shifting from simple, single-note florals to more complex, sophisticated compositions. The aldehydes in Liu add a sparkling, almost abstract quality to the fragrance, opening it with a burst of brightness that feels crisp and effervescent, yet intangible, like a gleam of light or the soft shimmer of silk.

The 1920s were a time of innovation and excitement in many fields, including perfumery. Aldehydes, once considered experimental, became a symbol of modernity, giving fragrances a crystalline sharpness and a radiant lift that natural ingredients alone couldn't achieve. This innovation allowed perfumes to last longer on the skin, giving them an almost ethereal presence. For Liu, the aldehydes act as a vehicle to transport the wearer into an imagined world of elegance, art, and high romance, much like the opera that inspired it.

La Cologne Du Parfumeur c2010

La Cologne Du Parfumeur: a citrus aromatic fragrance for women and men, introduced in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser.

"Originally, I created this Cologne for myself. I composed it at the same time as Idylle, it was my downtime. I wanted a Cologne in the tradition of the great classics but with a modern twist."

Esterhazy Mixture by Guerlain c1828

Esterhazy Mixture: created by Pierre Francois Pascal Guerlain in 1828. Renamed Eau d'Esterhazy in 1850. Bouquet d'Esterhazy was an old renowned perfume, a former rival of Cologne water, the name is derived from a noble Hungarian family. It later lended its name after a popular snuff blend of the period.

Guerlain's Historical Cosmetics

Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain was born in 1798 in Abeville. In 1817, he began a career as a "commited merchant" in the House of Briard, which manufactured and sold perfumes. Soon, he was hired by the House of Dissey et Piver, a cosmetic and perfume house, where he worked as a salesman and helped create perfumes.

In 1828, at the age of just 30, Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain opened his first boutique, at 42 rue de Rivoli,an arcade-lined street located in the heart of Paris. Fortunately, this was also the location of the fashionable Hotel Meurice, a favorite haunt of the British high society.

To exploit this fact, he used his knowledge of popular British toiletry products from his days as a salesman, Guerlain began his business by importing upscale products from Britain, but he was soon developing his own, original, trendsetting formulas for toilet waters, scented toilet vinegars, soaps, creams, pomades, cosmetics, perfume extraits and perfume essences for handkerchiefs. many of the products bore English writing on the labels. He used imported ingredients for cosmetics: cochineal from Goa, alum and vermilion from China, and myrrh and rose water from Persia.

He created recipes similar to those from Dissey et Piver, namely Serkis de Sultanas, which they sold as Serkis de Serail, a skin whitening cream, the so called Secret of the Harem. Other products such as Cream de Perse, a Persian face cream, was also produced by both houses.

These swanky products were all the rage with the British aristocrats, especially the young Queen Victoria for whom Guerlain created the perfume Bouquet de la Reine Victoria in honor of her ascension to the throne.

Not long after the Guerlain boutique was opened in 1834, he offered his products to the French market, and it was a most popular and natty place for ladies to purchase the latest skincare and cosmetics.

A fashionable Parisian lady during the 19th century may have used Guerlain's perfumed vinegars to scent her apartment with the Vinaigrillon Seville, which she could also use to heal cuts or sores on her body.

The lady would have also used Guerlain's famous Savon Sapoceti, a rich soap, made up of whale blubber to cleanse her body and whiten the skin. It could be had in either a jasmine, ylang ylang, frangipani, heliotrope, benzoin, acacia, verbena, gardenia, honey or rose, or even one of Guerlain's special perfumed blends, Fleurs de Alpes, Huile d'Amande, or Marcehal Duchesse.

A long soak infused with L'amidon de Guimauve, a starch made from the marshmallow plant, would have softened the bath water.

When she wanted to remove superfluous hair on her face, neck or arms, she could mix some of Guerlain's Epilotoire with a bottle of its Prepared Water to create a hair removing paste.


After bathing and depilating her unwanted hair, she may have dusted her body with Poudre d'Amande in a cloud of pulverized almonds.

To cleanse her face she may have used Laits d'Iris ou de Concombres, a cucumber and iris infused milk from a glass bottle, followed by the citron based astringent, L'Essence de Cedrat or Eau de Pearl to tone her skin and shrink her pores.


By massaging Crème à la Fraise, in a white porcelain jar with a small strawberry molded on the lid, or Creme Emolliente au Suc de Concombres, a cucumber cream, from white porcelain jar, this would moisturize and freshen her face.

To lighten her skin's complexion she may have used some Lotion de Golwond, or the cold cream made up of snails, Creme Froide de Limaçons or the pearly white cream of Blanc de Perles. If she had a blemish a little dab of Creme Camphrea, a so-called miracle cream, from a tin pot would help, it was promoted to make your skin look like one of the porcelain dolls from your childhood.



Before bed, she may have slathered on night cream, possibly Creme Lenitive, an analgesic cream to smooth the skin and to make to maintain its elasticity, and to fade age spots or freckles, she would use Creme Patti or Creme Nivea, both from white porcelain jars.

To clean her teeth, she would use Tresor de la Bouche, a vegetable powder based tooth powder she would moisten with water, it was advertised as preventing tooth decay and would not harm the enamel on the teeth.

To ensure that her mouth was freshened, she would have swished with either L' Elixir de Guerlain, a balsamic antiseptic mouthwash to keep her gums and teeth strong and healthy, or Alcoolat Cochlearia et de Cresson, a watercress infused mouthwash..

To give her complexion a little color, she may apply Serkis de Sultanas, the secret formula of the harem queens. This would be followed by a dusting of Poudre de Lys or Poudre de Cypris culled from its decorated cardboard box with a swansdown puff to cut down on the shine and give her an alabaster like complexion.

To bring a natural glow to her visage, she may have rubbed a little liquid blush, Bloom of Roses on her cheeks with a cotton ball, or swiped a little powdered Rouge au Carmin de Chine or Rouge de Damas on the apples of her cheeks which was pressed into a small glass mortar decorated with gold.

A genteel lady would have used Roselip, a subtle rose-tinted lip balm housed in a tiny Sevres porcelain pot, but a more adventurous lady may have applied a little Rose du Moulin, a rosy lip colour with her finger from a small green glass tub or Extrait de Rose from a glass bottle.

The more daring woman may have even lined her eyes with La Pyrommee, an Arabian style kohl powder for the eyes kept inside an ivory tube decorated with an eye motif. Advertising of the era told a story that Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain learned the secret formula from an Armenian Pasha who gave it to the ladies of his harem

To keep her body moisturized and supple throughout the day, she may have rubbed on some Creme Nivea to her arms and legs and during winter or harsh, windy weather, when her skin needed more protection, a thicker emollient the Cold Cream of Roses would have made sense.

 If she was a nursing mother, she may have applied Baume de la Ferte, a balm made from the tannins in Bordeaux wine, benzoin, beeswax and almond oil, to soothe her chapped nipples, the antiseptic qualities of the benzoin and wine tannins would promote healing. Years later in the 20th century, the formula for this balm would be used to restore flexibility to the lips.

She may have then used Crème de Perse to soften her hands, removed her cuticles with Pate d'Amande au Miel, a honey and almond paste, and applied a little Huile de Rosat to give a rosy gloss to her nails..

Her hair would be cleansed with L'Eau de China, to condition her hair, she would have used the Veritable Moelle de Boeuf, a pomade made up of beef marrow to promote hair growth.
To complete her hairdressing, hen she would have applied some l'Eau Lustrale, a liquid hair groom which would have gave it a lustrous shine. A touch of either Veritable Graisse d'Ours or Graisse d'Ours Liquéfie, pommades made of bear's grease, would help keep that jaunty cowlick from popping out from her coiffure in addition to strengthening and prevent color fading of the hair.

Before heading outside she may have applied Pate a L'Huile d'Amandes de Pistache, a pistachio paste made with almond oil, to make skin supple or Creme Huve de la Providence to her face to protect it from the sun's rays.

Her toilette would be complete with a splash of Esterhazy Bouquet, a cologne rumored to have aphrodisiacal qualities was a blend of orange blossom, rose, vetiver and vanilla. Her copy of Le Journal des Elegances, a fashionable magazine of the time, even had its pages of a special edition sprinkled with the famed essence.

Fashionable cosmetic and skin care products were:

19th century:

• Cold Cream of Roses (1828) 
• Veritable Graisse d'Ours (bears grease hair pomade, c1830) 
• Veritable Moelle de Boeuf (beef marrow pomade c1830) 
• Savon Sapoceti (soap, made up of whale blubber, c1830 -1960) 
• Guerlain's Saponaceous Ambrosial Cream (emollient shaving cream soap for men, c1835) 
• Guerlain's Shaving Cream (made of almond oil and the finest perfume, c1839) 
• Crème à la Fraise (strawberry face cream, c1840-onward) 
• Bloom of Roses (liquid blush, 1840) 
• Otto Rose Soap (soap perfumed with otto of roses, c1840) 
• Rouge au Carmin de Chine (blush, 1840) 
• Rouge de Cour (Court Rouge, a blush,1840) 
• Rouges de Carthame (Safflower Rouge, a blush, 1840) 
• Rouge de Damas (Damascus Red, a blush, 1840) 
• Creme Emolliente au Suc de Concombres (cucumber face cream) 
• L'Essence de Cedrat (Citron based facial astringent) 
• L'amidon de Guimauve (bath water softener made up of marsh mallow starch) 
• Laits d'Iris ou de Concombres (cucumber and iris milk, cleanser) 
• Lotion de Golwond (a skin bleach) 
• Creme Froide de Limaçons (a cold cream, made from snails) 
• Blanc de Perles (Pearl White, a skin lightener) 
• Creme Camphrea (a zit cream, c1870) 
• Creme Lenitive (an analgesic cream to smooth the skin and to make to maintain its elasticity) 
• Creme Nivea (skin bleaching cream) 
• Creme Patti (skin lightener) 
• Tresor de la Bouche (a vegetable powder based tooth powder) 
• L' Elixir de Guerlain - Dentifrice Antiseptique (antiseptic mouthwash) 
• Alcoolat Cochlearia et de Cresson (a watercress infused alcoholic mouthwash) 
• Serkis de Sultanas (a tinted face cream) 
• Pate d'Amande au Miel (Honey and almond paste) 
• Poudre de Lys (face powder) 
• Poudre de Cypris (Cypress Powder, a face powder c1890) 
• Poudre de Cygne (Swan's powder, a face powder) 
• Poudre aux Fleurs (Powder of Flowers, face powder ) 
• Alba Pulvis (white face powder) 
• Roselip (rose tinted lip balm) 
• Extrait de Rose (liquid lip tint) 
• Baume de la Ferte (nipple balm made from Bordeaux wine tannins, benzoin, beeswax & almond oil, c1878) 
• Ne M'Oubliez Pas (the first lipstick from 1870) 
• La Pyrommee (kohl, a powdered eye liner, from 1878-1940) 

20th century:

• Lotion Vegetale (a hair dressing first made around 1900, came in various scents) 
• Secret de Bonne Femme Creme Pour le Visage (face cream, scented with Apres L'Ondee perfume, 1904-2001) 
• Rose du Moulin (Moulin red, a blush, a play on the name Moulin Rouge, made from 1907-1950) 
• Rouge d'Enfer (Rouge Inferno, first indelible lipstick c1924) 
• La Poudre C'est Moi (face powder scented with Shalimar, created in 1925) 
• Stilboide Fluide (a hair dressing, used to add lustre and fix the hair, created in 1923. It was perfumed with Jicky, L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar, Mitsouko, Fleur de Feu,Sous Le ent and Hegemonienne ) 
• Creme au Citron (a lemon scented moisturizing face cream c1930) 
• Huile Pour Brunir (tanning oil, 1936) 
• Cremaliment (1941) 
• Emulsion Ambrosia (anti aging serum c1950) 
• Creme Super Nourissante No.2 (1952) 
• Hydroserum (1955) 
• Creme Hydrante Pour Le Corps (Body Moisturizer in various scents, Shalimar, Ode, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, Chant D'Aromes, Chamade) (1959) 

Bloom of Rose

Milk of Cucumbers

Creme Froide de Limacons

 

 

Secret de Bonne Femme

La Mode, 1838:

"Guerlain, located on Rue de Rivoli, remains our favorite perfumer. He offers wonderful products, perfect for the winter months. To combat chapped skin, there’s Oléine Emulsive for frostbite, and Baume de la Ferté, which is ideal for young hands busy with writing tasks. For keeping the smooth hairstyles of women intact, even in the chilly January air, there’s Crème Sidonia. A visit to Guerlain is full of delightful discoveries for both buying and gifting. Resting in his shop feels like sitting near a field of roses or under the shade of orange trees."

La Mode, 1838:

"In the world of perfumery, the perfumer plays a crucial role in extending the beauty of spring into the winter months. They capture and prolong the enchanting scents of flowers, ensuring that their fragrances continue to delight throughout the snowy season. To achieve this, a perfumer must study the finest and most delicate aspects of nature, immersing themselves in the intense aromas of roses, lilies, tuberoses, and orange blossoms.

GUERLAIN, seeing that flowers are fading with the good weather, is busy inventing new eaux, new essences, and new bouquets.

When Guerlain sends out its representatives, they are directed to the most poetic and cherished regions—like the fields of Provence, the islands of Hyères, the plains of Italy, and the gardens of Naples and Palermo. Since smooth hair has replaced curly styles, there has been a need for a product that provides shine and hold. Ancient pomades and oils were inadequate for the sleek and polished look required. Guerlain has addressed this need with Crème de Cydonia, a revolutionary product that gives hair a brilliant and smooth finish, solving a longstanding problem for both hairstylists and women.

Crème de Cydonia represents a complete revolution in hair care, surpassing older products and providing a tasteful and effective solution. Guerlain’s Eau Lustrale has also gained popularity for its benefits to hair care, with demand rising both in France and abroad. 

No matter how much he rubs his forehead and strains his genius, he won't do better this winter than his Oléine Émulsive."

 

 

"

La Mode, 1838:

"We can’t finish listing the fashion trends we noticed last week without mentioning Guerlain's perfumes. Whether in the countryside, at the waterside, or in Paris, we recognized them this summer when flowers seemed to compete with the skilled perfumer. But now that the roses have faded, the orange blossoms are being brought into greenhouses, and the tuberose, heliotrope, and carnations have finished scenting the gardens, fashionable society is returning to Guerlain's store for its delightful fragrances, seeking refuge from the autumn winds and winter chill.

Recently, we saw eight beautiful, heraldic carriages parked in front of the store. As the icy breath of January approaches, the crowds will gather under the arcades, remembering with gratitude the soothing Oléine Émulsive and seeking the Baume de la Ferté, without which faces would become weathered and chapped."

Some photos used in this blog were culled from Beautesse.at