Poudre aux Ballons c1918

In 1918, Guerlain launched “Poudre aux Ballons”, a face powder that was scented in various perfumes such as L'Heure Bleue.

The pretty powder box's lid featured a trio of angels suspended from a balloon, the sides of the box are decorated with a panoramic view of Paris in 1828 featuring the Arc de Triomphe and Guerlain's first perfumery on the Place de l'Etoile, while other hot air balloons are flying in the air above. Guerlain was established in 1828 and the powder's introduction marked the firm's 100th anniversary. The polychromed paper covered cardboard box measures 2.8" diameter x 2.1" tall.

Guerlain used this lovely imagery as a tribute to a hot air balloon that was used as the first airmail service when the Prussians besieged Paris in 1870.  Between September 23, 1870 and January 28, 1871, a total of 67 hot air balloons left Paris sending news and requests for assistance.

Jardins de Bagatelle c1983

Jardins de Bagatelle by Guerlain: launched in 1983. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The name was taken after a beautiful garden in Paris located at the Bois de Boulogne, a chateau built in 1775 by the Comte d'Artois as a hunting retreat. The elegant garden is most known for its lush rose blossoms and the name "bagatelle" simply means "a thing created for pleasure", a trifle.

Flacon Bouchon Fleurs (Floral Stopper) c1914-1950

Flacon Bouchon Fleurs (Floral Stopper) c1914-1950


Flacon created by Pochet & du Courval to hold extraits of Mi Mai and Jasmiralda.

• 83cc/83ml/2.81 oz - 10,5cm/4.13" (1912-1951)
• 125cc/125ml/4.2 oz - 12cm/4.72" (1912-1951)
• 250cc/250ml/8.4 oz - (1912-1951)
• 500cc/500ml/16.9 oz - 18,3cm/7.2" (1912-1951)
• 1 liter/1000ml - 22,3cm/8.78" (1912-1951)

Mi-Mai

two sizes used for Jasmiralda

Mi-Mai, notice teh different label design, photo from worthpoint

Jasmiralda, photo by shakko

China Exclusive - Limited Collector's Edition Lucky Clover c2012

From www.best-news.us

"China Exclusive - Limited Collector's Edition Lucky Clover -  In 2012, the French Guerlain in China will launch a special the lucky clover limited edition collection of well-known on the history of the French Guerlain perfume, made of Baccarat crystal bottle decorated with hand-painted engraved with beautiful patterns for vector presented as if the beauty and love butterfly quiet habitat at Plum the plum due in Yan Hansheng open, and be regarded as a longevity, a symbol of the brave The Collector's Edition perfume bottles by the the French the Guerlain gunsmith female craftsmen using Baudruchage ancient seal bottles feat natural materials of the film wrap Ministry of perfume bottleneck, and decorated with exquisite senior silk fragrance full sequestration, the perfect interpretation of the fragrance family tradition of exquisite handicrafts. the French Guerlain lucky Clover limited edition collection of perfume limited edition bottles, each The bottle is engraved with a unique perfume No. exclusive your sole."

photo from www.best-news.us

Geranium d'Espagne by Guerlain c1879

Geranium d'Espagne: launched in 1879-1881.

Flacon Bouchon Coeur (Heart Shaped Stopper) c1912-Present

Flacon Bouchon Coeur (Heart Shaped Stopper) c1912-Present

Flacon originally created to house extraits of L'Heure Bleue, Fol Arome and Mitsouko.

Used since 1990s for eau de toilette and eau de parfum concentrations for L'Heure Bleue, Mitsouko, Jicky and La Petite Robe Noire.

Later used for special edition fragrances such as La Petite Robe Noire, Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus, Shalimar and others.

Flacon created by Baccarat, Pochet et du Courval,Verreries Brosse, Cristalleries de Nancy and possibly Cristal Romesnil. Designed by Raymond Guerlain in collaboration with Baccarat.

Baccarat:

• 40ml/1.35 oz - 9.5cm/3.74" (1912, updated edition in 1947)
• 80ml/2.7 oz - 11.8cm/4.65" (1912, updated edition in 1947)
• 125ml/4.2 oz - 13.8cm/5.43" (1912, updated edition in 1947)
• 250ml/8.4 oz - 16.5cm/6.5" (1912, updated edition in1947)
• 500ml/16.9 oz - 20cm/7.87" (1912, updated edition in 1947)
• 1 liter/1000ml - 24.5cm/9.65" (1912, updated edition in 1947)

Other manufacturers:

• 7.5ml/1.25 oz - 6cm/2.36" (1984) : plastic stopper
• 10ml/0.388 oz - (1954) : ground glass stopper
• 15ml/0.5 oz - 7cm/2.76" (1979) : plastic stopper
• 20ml/0.676 oz - 8.2cm/3.23" (1935) : ground glass stopper, changed to plastic in 1968
• 30ml/1 oz - 9.2cm/3.62" (1924) : ground glass stopper, changed to plastic in 1960
• 50ml/1.7 oz - 10.3cm/4.06" (1930) : ground glass stopper
• 60ml/2 oz - 13.4cm/5.28" (1962) : ground glass stopper, changed to plastic
• 85ml/2.87 oz - (1911) : changed to 80ml in 1929
• 125ml/4.2 oz - (1911)
• 250ml/8.4 oz - (1911)
• 500ml/16.9 oz - (1911)

Mitsouko, showing the different sizes used for the extraits.

This bottle has been used for various limited luxury editions of different Guerlain perfumes in recent years.

Such as the following examples:

Limited Edition c2007 Baccarat bottles "The Four Seasons" coffret. Photos by Monogramme.

L'Heure Bleue limited edition c2007 Swarovski Crystals.

Mitsouko Prestigious Baccarat Limited Edition c2009

Limited Edition - L’Heure Bleue 1912 – 2012 Coffret 

La Petite Robe Noire Lingerie Mist c2013

Thierry Wasser has created an limited edition air mist called La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Lingerie, for perfume lingerie and dresses.

This eau de lingerie's fragrance is based on the La Petite Robe Noire perfume and combines notes of black cherry, bergamot and rose.

The illustration on the bottle was designed ​​by the artist duo Kuntzel + Deygas, who are also behind the advertising campaign for the fragrance. 

It is available in 100ml spray bottle and retails for 59 euros.

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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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Flacon Borne (Boundary Stone) c1931- 1960s

Flacon Borne (Boundary Stone) c1931- 1960s

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

Flacon Vinaigrier Ottoman (c1870s-1915?)

Flacon Vinaigrier Ottoman (c1870s-1915?)


Beautiful ancient amphora styled flacon, sometimes you may find this with enameled designs.

Extremely rare and exceptional bottle decanter-style "Vinaigrier Ottoman" colorless glass, molded, pressed cylindrical section, the lobed bulbous belly, high funnel neck, richly decorated with polychrome painted designs of oriental hand stopper olive red and blue painted richly accented with gold, created by Pochet et du Courval glassware. Model available at that time on special order. Stands 21 cm tall.

Flacon Abeilles (Bees) - c1828 - Present

Flacon Abeilles (Bees) - c1828 - Present