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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.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Moynat and Guerlain Beauty Trunk
In April 2014, French leather goods maker Moynat collaborated with Guerlain to produce a custom traveler’s trunk celebrating the re-opening of the historic Orient Express luxury train service.
The case is made up of blue calfskin and accented with white stitching and gold plated brass hardware. The apple wood drawers of each immaculate piece contain Guerlain beauty products including four vintage bottles of Shalimar parfum housed in Baccarat flacons. Each trunk takes approximately 250 man-hours to craft and can range anywhere from $5,00o to $55,000 depending on specific client requests. Available on a build-to-order basis.
Photos from http://www.selectism.com
The case is made up of blue calfskin and accented with white stitching and gold plated brass hardware. The apple wood drawers of each immaculate piece contain Guerlain beauty products including four vintage bottles of Shalimar parfum housed in Baccarat flacons. Each trunk takes approximately 250 man-hours to craft and can range anywhere from $5,00o to $55,000 depending on specific client requests. Available on a build-to-order basis.
Photos from http://www.selectism.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Mademoiselle Guerlain c2014
Mademoiselle Guerlain by Guerlain: launched in 2014. Guerlain has a habit of reissuing fragrances under new names and in this case, Mademoiselle Guerlain is the rebranded fragrance La Petite Robe Noire 2 , created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2011. The name may be a direct reference to Guerlain's 1880s perfume, Bouquet Mademoiselle.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
La Petite Robe Noire 2014 Silver Lace Limited Edition Baccarat Flacon
La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain: 2014 Silver Lace Limited Edition Baccarat Flacon.
100ml Extrait retailing for $10,100 at the Guerlain boutique. Housed in a vintage Baccarat flacon adorned with lacy silver filigree by Sara Bran.
From Guerlain's website:
Only 21 numbered pieces are available worldwide.
100ml Extrait retailing for $10,100 at the Guerlain boutique. Housed in a vintage Baccarat flacon adorned with lacy silver filigree by Sara Bran.
From Guerlain's website:
"When searching in the archives of the House of Guerlain , fifty vintage "inverted heart" bottles - hand-made by Baccarat workshops according to the original plan of 1912 - were found . Guerlain has chosen to entrust the last twenty to a craftsman possessing a unique and rare skill: Sara Bran, gold and silver on lace.
Combining precision , creativity and refinement, her work is inspired by lace textile heritage. For this exceptional limited edition of La Petite Robe Noire, Sara Bran revives the ancient tradition of the ornamental perfume bottle holder. From massive plates of extremely fine silver, pierced, soldered and polished by hand for many hours. Delicate lace volutes arabesques and interlacing twirling comes conformability vial as would fabric a LBD."
Only 21 numbered pieces are available worldwide.
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Muguet by Guerlain 2014 Limited Edition Flacon
Muguet by Guerlain: launched in the 2014 Limited Edition Collector's Flacon. This year's limited edition of the Muguet fragrance is housed in the white bee flacon and rests inside of an elegant bisque holder molded with lilies of the valley motifs. The bottle is adorned with an ivory label and matching ribbon tied around the neck.
Retails for €400.00 for 125ml Eau de Toilette.
From Guerlain's website:
"More than a tradition, it is a real appointment Guerlain proposes each year to celebrate the merry month of May: a new limited and numbered edition of Muguet.
For this 2014 vintage Guerlain Paris, invites ceramic designer Brigitte Bazelaire, to express her talent, creativity and expertise around the iconic Bees bottle. Artist, poetic and refined creations, she revisits the delicate strands of Muguet in a lovely bisque bottle holder, drawing the contours and playing with a pure and pristine white reliefs. To achieve these pieces of incredible finesse, it is associated with the Porcelain Factory. In their workshops, porcelain of the highest quality is shaped and baked using traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation. The bisque bottle holder appears as the ceramist had imagined, fruit of the mysterious alchemy of earth, water and fire.
Muguet is part of the Exclusive Collections, fragrances for enthusiasts of rare perfumes, sensitive to noble materials and refined details. It is a piece of Exception and available in France exclusively at Guerlain Boutiques Paris."
Eau de Cashmere c2014
A unisex fragrance to spray directly on your favorite sweaters and cashmere stoles for a cocooning effect of the smartest.
Royal Extract by Guerlain c2014
Royal Extract by Guerlain: launched in 2014 as a limited edition for the famous Harrod's department store in England. The name is a direct tribute to the 1828 perfume, Royal Extract of Flowers, created by Guerlain's founder Pierre-Francois-Pascal, the same year that he established the illustrious company.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Robertet Factory Version of Guerlain's Mitsouko
Here is a vintage 1940s-1960s bottle (in a sealed box) of the Robertet Perfume Factory's version of Guerlain's famous Mitsouko perfume, found in an ebay auction. Robertet is a well known perfumery materials and flavor company going back to the mid 1800s. They sold versions of famous perfumes in the gift shop at their factory.
Please understand that this perfume was not made by Guerlain, but by the talented perfumers at Robertet. There is lots of info on Robertet on the internet so I won't post that here.
Please understand that this perfume was not made by Guerlain, but by the talented perfumers at Robertet. There is lots of info on Robertet on the internet so I won't post that here.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Santal by Guerlain c1878
Santal by Guerlain, introduced in 1878, likely originated in the 1830s, reflecting the rich tradition of fragrance craftsmanship in that era. The name "Santal," derived from the French term for sandalwood, evokes a sense of exoticism and warmth. Sandalwood, known for its deep, woody aroma, is central to the fragrance, suggesting an olfactory journey to distant, sun-drenched lands where the wood's creamy, sensual scent flourishes. The term "Santal" conjures images of serene, ancient forests and the luxurious, comforting embrace of sandalwood, resonating with both men and women seeking a scent that exudes sophistication and refinement.
In the context of the 19th century, Santal was a symbol of elegance and opulence, aligning with contemporary trends that favored rich, complex fragrances. During this period, perfumery was experiencing a renaissance, with new formulations blending natural extracts, infusions, and absolutes to create layered, nuanced scents. Santal stood out for its focus on sandalwood, a relatively rare and prized ingredient, which offered a distinctive alternative to the more floral and citrus-heavy fragrances popular at the time.
Formulas for Santal appeared in various perfumery manuals and pharmacopeias, highlighting its significance and widespread acceptance. The fragrance's popularity was such that Guerlain, like many other perfumeries crafted their versions, each adding their unique twist to the base composition. As the century progressed, the introduction of synthetic ingredients like vanillin and coumarin began to influence perfume creation, offering more consistent and long-lasting representations of traditional scents. Despite these advancements, the classic allure of Santal endured, cementing its place in the pantheon of 19th-century fragrances and continuing to captivate well into the later years.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Flacon Louis XVI c1902-2002
Flacon Louis XVI c1902-2002
Flacon created by Pochet et du Courval to hold extraits of Apres L'Ondee, Muguet, Mouchoir de Monsieur, Violette a deux Sous, Aux Bon Vieux Temps, Sillage, Avril en Fleurs, Ai Loe and others. Flacon has also been used for special limited editions such as Chamade. The original box is white, cylindrically shaped and has Guerlain Paris in gold leaf.
Flacon created by Pochet et du Courval to hold extraits of Apres L'Ondee, Muguet, Mouchoir de Monsieur, Violette a deux Sous, Aux Bon Vieux Temps, Sillage, Avril en Fleurs, Ai Loe and others. Flacon has also been used for special limited editions such as Chamade. The original box is white, cylindrically shaped and has Guerlain Paris in gold leaf.
- 30cc/30ml/1 oz - 9cm/3.54" (1924) amended 30ml/1 oz (1983-2002)
- 40cc/40ml/1.35 oz - 9cm/3.54" (1950-1959)
- 75cc/75ml/2.5 oz - 11.3cm/4.45" (1971)
- 80cc/80ml/2.7 oz - 11.3cm/4.45" (1902-1962)
- 125cc/125ml/4.2 oz - 12.8cm/5.04" (1903-1965)
- 250cc/250ml/8.4 oz - 16.4cm/6.46" (1904-1959)
- 500cc/500ml/16.9 oz - 21.5cm/8.46" (1907-1959)
- 1 liter/1000ml- 25.5cm/10.04" (1920-1959)
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Monday, March 24, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
On Ebay - Vol de Nuit in Flacon Guerre
On ebay this week- Vol de Nuit in the Flacon Guerre. It holds 10cc/10ml/0.388 oz and was used from 1938-1945. This is the smallest size used for this bottle.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Guerlain-Vol-De-Nuit-10cc-Womens-Eau-de-Toilette-/321328313345?pt=fragrance&hash=item4ad0a8f401
Flacon de Guerre (War Time Edition) c1938-1945
Pochet et du Courval created this bottle to house extraits of Shalimar,Vol de Nuit, Jicky, Vega, Guerlinade, Fleur de Feu, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, Tsao-Ko, Coque D'Or, Gavotte, Lilas, Liu, Verveine and others.
photo by ebay seller chris022381
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Guerlain-Vol-De-Nuit-10cc-Womens-Eau-de-Toilette-/321328313345?pt=fragrance&hash=item4ad0a8f401
Flacon de Guerre (War Time Edition) c1938-1945
Pochet et du Courval created this bottle to house extraits of Shalimar,Vol de Nuit, Jicky, Vega, Guerlinade, Fleur de Feu, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, Tsao-Ko, Coque D'Or, Gavotte, Lilas, Liu, Verveine and others.
- 10cc/10ml/0.388 oz (1939-1945)
- 20cc/20ml/0.676 oz (1939-1945)
- 30cc/30ml/1 oz (1938-1945)
- 40cc/40ml/1.35 oz (1938-1945)
- 82cc/82ml/2.77 oz - 10,3cm/4.06" (1938-1945)
- 125cc/125ml/4.2 oz (1938-1945)
- 250cc/250ml/8.4 oz (1938-1945)
- 500cc/500ml/16.9 oz (1938-1945)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Guerlain Counter Perfume Tester Bottles c1950s
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Insolence Crazy Touch c2014 Limited Edition Flacon
Insolence Crazy Touch by Guerlain: launched in 2014. This is a limited edition collector's bottle. The juice is the same formula as the usual Insolence eau de toilette.
It is available as:
"This year, the Insolence bottle flaunts an extravagant look. A whirlwind of bold and exuberant pink spots. For a delicious and daring limited edition."
It is available as:
- 50ml eau de toilette
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
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