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Just came across an abbreviated list of fragrances from 1901-1950 that are still on the market today.
That's a great one. I like how they give you the history on them.
Just came across an abbreviated list of fragrances from 1901-1950 that are still on the market today.
Yes, my Mom had it too.Also when I was a kid, my mother had a bottle of a German Eau de Cologne called 4711 that is used by men as well as women
Hi Caledonia, it's a bit scary isn't it. Generally perfume lasts better in dark/opaque bottles but even then there is no real guarantee.Caledonia said:Got a 40s bottle of Joy. Will take a picture and post soon. It's the cutest bottle. The question is - to open, or not to open? It is unopened and sounds and feels almost full. Can't see because it's a black bottle. Obviously it's evaporating through the cork so I can smell it at the neck, but oh what to do. I won't open it till I'm going to use it (and I've got a fair bit of scent to get through yet), but if I open it, I've kind of broken something that's been perfect for 60 odd years. If I leave it unopened, I've only got a dressing table adornment. What would PR ladies do, what have you done, and what was the result for you with your perfume of choice? And I've got a similar Arpege problem. This has been gnawing at me for weeks.
Caledonia said:Thanks Eve. When husband brings the camera back I'll take photos. The Arpege bottle is either 30s or 40s I'd guess from the box, note insert etc, but I'm not sure. It's certainly not earlier. I tried the modern Arpege recently and wasn't too impressed, for my chemistry that is, but the oldie is sitting there calling me! I'm pulling towards agreeing with you about opening it. Let's face it, if it's gone off I've still got the ornament!
Caledonia said:Have you tried Ma Gryffe? Only have the modern, but it is gorgeous. I think the 70s Rive Gauche may have been inspired by it. And tried Chanel 19 the other week. Beautiful - fresh cut meadow grass. Jitterbugdoll has some fabulous recommendations earlier in the thread which I've noted and am trying to find. Shalimar doesn't work for me I'm sorry to say, but I'm going to try Tabu for my example of risque vintage scents. Haven't found Bandit yet, but hopeful. I'm not picky about whether the scent is old or the modern version, but my ideal would be to have a half dozen vintage scents that become my signature across the seasons and either have a true vintage bottle of them and then/or find vintage bottles and decant the modern version into them. The Joy bottle would be a joy to do that with. Here's hoping husband hasn't drowned the camera again!