Magnum Import Perfume Bottles

The Magnum Import Company was an importer from New York who repackaged French perfumes for sale to the American market during the early 1920s.

You can find Magnum bottles with name of Caron, Guerlain, Coty, Grenoville, Rosine, D'Orsay, Roger et Gallet, Houbigant, Dedon

Magnum was wholly independent from these companies.

Bouquet du Regent c1872

Bouquet du Regent by Guerlain: launched in 1872. 

Bouquet du Jardin du Roi c1890

Bouquet du Jardin du Roi by Guerlain: launched around 1828. The name means Bouquet of the King's Garden in French.

Unter den Linden c1850s

Unter den Linden by Guerlain, introduced in the 1850s, carries a name steeped in evocative imagery and historical significance. The name Unter den Linden translates from German to "Under the Linden Trees," referencing a famous boulevard in Berlin’s Mitte district. This tree-lined avenue, known for its serene, grassy mall and the grand linden trees that shade its pathways, evokes a sense of elegant tranquility and refined urban beauty.

The choice of this name for Guerlain’s fragrance suggests a deliberate effort to capture the essence of this iconic location. The imagery conjured by Unter den Linden is one of leisurely strolls beneath the dappled light of lush linden trees, a setting that blends natural splendor with sophisticated city life. In scent, Unter den Linden would likely be interpreted as an attempt to encapsulate the delicate, fresh aroma of linden blossoms. Linden flowers are known for their soft, sweet fragrance with subtle honeyed undertones, which would have appealed to those seeking a refined and soothing floral experience.

Women of the 19th century encountering Unter den Linden would have been drawn to its elegant and evocative name, associating it with the cultured and leisurely pursuits of high society. The fragrance would resonate with a sense of sophistication and grace, reflecting the period’s growing appreciation for nuanced and complex scents.

During the 1850s, the fragrance market was evolving rapidly, with increasing experimentation in scent formulation. Unter den Linden fits within this context as part of a broader trend of creating floral compositions that highlighted both natural and newly synthesized elements. Early formulas for Unter den Linden would have utilized natural extracts, infusions, and tinctures to achieve the fresh, floral aroma of linden blossoms. As the century progressed, the introduction of synthetic compounds such as coumarin and heliotropin began to influence perfume creation, enabling more consistent and enduring representations of delicate floral notes.

In summary, Unter den Linden was more than just a fragrance; it was a sensory homage to a beloved Berlin boulevard, designed to evoke the timeless beauty and sophistication associated with its namesake.

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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Stalizia Grandiflora c1886

Stalizia Grandiflora by Guerlain: launched in 1886. Created by Aime Guerlain. It appears to be a scientific name for a flowering plant.

ON EBAY!!! Vintage 1940s UNE ROSE Parfum in Quadrilobe Flacon w/Box

ON EBAY THIS WEEK!!! Vintage 1940s UNE ROSE Parfum in Quadrilobe Flacon w/Box.

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ON EBAY!!! Vintage 1940s JASMIN Parfum in Quadrilobe Flacon w/Box

ON EBAY THIS WEEK!!! Vintage 1940s JASMIN Parfum in Quadrilobe Flacon with Original Box.

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ON EBAY!! Vintage 1940s A Travers Champs in Baccarat Quadrilobe Flacon with Box

ON EBAY!! Vintage 1940s A Travers Champs in Baccarat Quadrilobe Flacon with Box. This is a rare find and still has perfume inside.

Vintage A Travers Champs Parfum Extrait Flacon

ON EBAY! Vintage 2.7 oz Shalimar Parfum Extrait Bottle

Measuring approx. 6 3/8” tall x 4 1/4” wide x 2” deep (at the top), this is a huge vintage bottle of Shalimar perfume.

Vintage Shalimar 2.7 oz Parfum Extrait Flacon

ON EBAY! - L'Heure Bleue Wartime Bottle - Scarce

On eBay this week - Vintage Guerlain Perfume Bottle L' Heure Bleue, 80 CC War Time Edition 1938-1945. Bottle is 4 1/4" in height and 2 1/2" in width at largest point.  Bottle on base has paper label "80 CC".

L'Heure Bleue Wartime Flacon

Gouttes Parfumées - Scented Pocket Drops

Guerlain's Gouttes Parfumées (Scented Pocket Drops) were small, pocket sized glass tubes holding perfume. The cylindrical vials were topped by ground glass ball stoppers. These bottles are very rare and can be very hard to find. They most likely date to around 1860s-1880s.

Some perfumes that could be found: Spring Flowers, Fleurs de Serre, Frangipane, and more.

Flacon Montre (Watch Bottle) c1936-1999

Flacon Montre (Watch) c1936 - 1999

Lucite Perfume Tester Rack c1950s-1960s

This is a lucite tester rack which held five Guerlain fragrances that sat on a counter in a department store. It dates to the 1950s-1960s and has a simple futuristic look to it. It measures 27.9cm long.

Oeillet 000 by Guerlain c1880

Oeillet 000 by Guerlain: launched in the 1880s. This perfume is also known as Triple Extract of Carnation. The 000 after the name means that this is a triple-strength floral extract.

Ebay Find - FAKE Liu

The listing states that this is an "ULTRA RARE VINTAGE GUERLAIN PERFUME " LIU ".... GLASS BOTTLE WITH FROSTED STOPPER .... LAUNCHED IN 1927 .... UNKNOWN BOTTLE FOR GUERLAIN .... PERHAPS A LITTLE WAR PRODUCTION .... NEVER SEEN ON EBAY ....  SMALL SIZE 2/3  FULL AND SEALED WITH ORIGINAL BOX .... VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION FOR BOTH BOTTLE AND BOX .... SIZE OF THE BOTTLE IS 6,7 X 4,9 X 1,9 CM OR 2,6 X 1,9 X 0,75 INCH .... A MUSEUM BOTTLE FOR GUERLAIN COLLECTOR'S ...."

The truth:

This bottle is a clever fake and I will tell you why.

Bottle: The bottle itself is 1920s and older and was never a bottle used by Guerlain. It is a much cheaper manufactured bottle than a luxury company like Guerlain would have used.

Labels: It is not hard to find loose labels or bottles online. It would be easy to apply a loose label to any bottle. A second the label was applied to the box.

Box: This box style was never used by Guerlain and appears to be blue and gold, not a color combination used for Liu. Not even during the war years. There are two very specific bottles used for wartime presentations, and this is not one of them.

Trimming: The baudruchage cording and metal seal appears to be taken from a Shalimar bottle. 

Sticker on base: The label on the bottom of the bottle appears to have been soaked off another Guerlain bottle, this particular label was used from 1930s, during the World War II, and until end of 1940s. 

I have never seen this flacon used by Guerlain...ever....I am suspect of this flacon and even more so by the condition of the tax stamp on the base of the bottle. It looks as if it was wet and loosened from another bottle and affixed onto this one. The condition of the tax stamp should be near pristine as the rest of the bottle, the labels and the box. This bothers me.

Also, I believe that two labels were removed from two genuine Liu flacons and affixed to this bottle and box. A genuine Guerlain baudruchage was removed from a bottle and added to this bottle to "complete" it.  Look at the bottom edges of the label on the bottle, see how they have been dog eared?

I know that Guerlain did use different flacons over the years due to wartime shortages and special editions, but can someone please explain this one? Is it really a genuine Guerlain bottle and presentation or is it a cleverly made fake? I think the latter. I do not propose that the current seller did this, as he has had several genuine flacons over the years. I believe he may have purchased this from an unscrupulous seller at one time and himself was duped into believing that this is a rare example. Let me know  your thoughts.

Could this be the smaller limited edition Flacon Plat by Pochet et du Courval in 1929???...

Flacon Plat (Flat) c1910-1959

Limited edition flacons created by Baccarat and Pochet et du Courval. Housed various Guerlain fragrances such as Kadine, Djedi and L'Heure Bleue.

Baccarat:

• 40cc/40ml/1.35 oz - 7.7cm/3.03" (limited edition of only 500 in 1916) 
• 80cc/80ml/2.7 oz - (limited edition of only 500 in 1916) 

Pochet et du Courval:

• 20ml/0.676 oz - 5.5cm/2.17" (1929)

now this is what the Liu flacon should look like...photo from Quirky Finds

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Habit de Fete Flacons c1982-1989

Habit de Fete Flacons c1982-1995

Flacon Brun Fume (Brown Smoke) c1933 -?

Flacon Brun Fume (Brown Smoke) c1933 -?


Flacon designed by Raymond Guerlain and made by Baccarat to hold extraits of Candide Effluve, A Travers Champs and Guerlinade.  Baccarat flacon #744.

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 Eau de Toilette

Shalimar Eau de Toilette c1980s. Peach colored box with an embossed zig zag pattern and gilded frame surrounded the perfume name and information. This is an unusual presentation and is not commonly seen up for sale.

photo by ebay seller doc1958

The footless Chauve Souris bottle was first used for Shalimar eau de toilette in 1995 and later was used for it's eau de cologne as well. The eau de toilette had a blue cap/stopper and the later versions of the eau de cologne had a frosted white cap/stopper.

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