Au Bon Vieux Temps by Guerlain: launched in 1890. Created by Jacques Guerlain. The name means "The Good Old Times" and recalls the scents of the old potpourri jars (sweet jars) found in homes and the heavy musk worn by so many in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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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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Showing posts with label empire flacon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label empire flacon. Show all posts
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Apres L'Ondee c1906
Apres L'Ondee: (After the Shower), created by Jacques Guerlain in 1906 based on the formula for Voilette de Madame. Pronounced "AHPRAY-LUNDAY."
Though I have seen Apres L'Ondee perfume referenced as being made in 1898 in two different publications (Comment un nom devient une griffe, by Lucien Francois, 1961).
Its inspiration was the unique smell of a spring-time garden after a downpour, smell of wet leaves and flowers warmed by the sunshine.
Though I have seen Apres L'Ondee perfume referenced as being made in 1898 in two different publications (Comment un nom devient une griffe, by Lucien Francois, 1961).
Its inspiration was the unique smell of a spring-time garden after a downpour, smell of wet leaves and flowers warmed by the sunshine.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Lavande by Guerlain c1833
Launched in 1833 by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, Lavande epitomized the elegance and refinement of early 19th-century perfumery. The name "Lavande," derived from the French word for lavender, evokes a sense of tranquility and purity. Lavender, with its deep roots in both traditional medicine and personal care, was a symbol of freshness and cleanliness. The choice of this name would have immediately suggested a fragrance that was both soothing and invigorating, reflecting the calming properties of the lavender flower.
The scent of Lavande would have been interpreted as an aromatic, herbaceous blend, with lavender at its core, offering a crisp and refreshing top note. This fragrance would likely have featured the clean, floral aroma of lavender, complemented by subtle green and slightly woody undertones that would evoke images of serene lavender fields in full bloom.
In the 19th century, lavender was a popular choice for perfumes, and many perfumeries carried their own variations. The choice to name a perfume Lavande thus aligned with contemporary trends, while also reflecting Guerlain’s commitment to capturing the essence of this well-loved floral note. For women of that era, a perfume named Lavande would have been both fashionable and reassuring, offering a blend of sophistication and natural elegance. It would have appealed to their desire for a fragrance that embodied freshness and refinement, mirroring the broader trends in perfumery that celebrated both natural beauty and innovative scent compositions.
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