Hello and welcome! Please understand that this website is not affiliated with Guerlain in any way, it is only a reference site for collectors and those who have enjoyed the classic fragrances of days gone by. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. 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. If you have any questions, please send all images of your bottle and pertinent information directly to me at cleopatrasboudoir@gmail.com. I will try to assist you the best I can.

Looking to Buy Vintage Fragrances?

Showing posts with label flacon amphore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flacon amphore. Show all posts

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Ebay Find! Sous Le Vent in Amphore Flacon

Ebay Find! Sous Le Vent in Amphore Flacon, 1/2 oz extrait (parfum) in original zebra box, and original coffee bean packaging, dates c1960.

Seller incorrectly states that the bottle is a 1 oz size, but based on the No. 15.147 this corresponds to 1/2 oz bottle of parfum extrait.

  • No. 15.147 - 1/2 oz Extrait (Amphore)




Here are the notes for Sous Le Vent:
  • Top notes of bergamot, lavender, tarragon. 
  • Heart notes of jasmine, carnation and a green accord. 
  • Base notes of iris, oakmoss, leather and precious woods.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Flacon Amphore (Amphora) c1955-1982


Flacon Amphore (Amphora) c1955-1982

Used for extraits from 1955 til 1982. Also known as Flacon Ode as it was first used for the perfume Ode. The frosted and clear glass bottle is in the shape of an amphora with draped motifs and topped with a stopper molded in the shape of a rosebud. Some early bottles (1955) will have a gilded plastic rosebud screw top. Bottle made by both Baccarat and Pochet et du Courval. I have also listed the most common and the most rare perfumes that can be found in this bottle.

Used for extraits of:
  • Shalimar (very common)
  • Jicky (very common)
  • Ode (very common)
  • Chant D'Aromes (very common)
  • Liu (very common)
  • L'Heure Bleue (very common)
  • Mitsouko (very common)
  • Chamade (very common)
  • Vol de Nuit (very common)
  • Sous Le Vent (scarce)
  • Une Fleur (rare)
  • Jasmin (rare)
  • Vetiver (very rare)
  • Dawamesk (extremely rare)
  • Fol Arome (extremely rare)
  • Coque D'Or (extremely rare)
  • Fleur de Feu (extremely rare)
  • Cuir de Russie (extremely rare)
  • Champs Elysees (extremely rare)
  • Kriss (extremely rare)
  • Rue de la Paix (extremely rare)
  • Guerlinade (extremely rare)
  • Une Rose (scarce)
  • Parure (scarce)
  • Atuana (rare)
  • Chypre 53 (extremely rare)
  • Heliotrope (scarce)
  • Kadine (extremely rare)
  • Pois de Senteur (scarce)
  • Mouchoir de Monsieur  (extremely rare)


Baccarat Flacons:
  • 40cc/40ml/1.35 oz - 14,5cm/5.71" (1955)
  • 80cc/80ml/2.7 oz - 18,3cm/7.2" (1955)

Pochet et du Courval:
  • 15cc/15ml/0.5 oz - 11.5cm/4.53" (1959) ground glass rosebud shaped stopper, changed to plastic rosebud screwcap in 1978.
  • 20cc/20ml/0.676 oz - 11.5cm/4.53" (1955): gilt ground glass rosebud stopper





Ode c1955, photo by thenonblonde blog


Mitsouko, photo by ebay seller sam_in_barbate

Chant d'Aromes, c1962, photo from ebay

Vol de Nuit, photo from worthpoint

Jasmin, 1950s, photo from worthpoint

L'Heure Bleue, photo from worthpoint





















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.