perfume boudoir: 02/14/11

Monday, February 14, 2011

Emeraude by Coty

Pictured: 2 bottles of Emeraude Cologne (perhaps 80's) with an older splash style bottle.

Pictured: The current bottle of Emeraude.Look for that sloped "R".

Launched: 1921
Notes: jasmine, orange, and other citrus florals. Ending with spices and sandalwood.
Where to buy new: Fragrance.net
Where to buy vintage: Ebay

Tuscany Per Donna by Aramis

Pictured: .12 fl oz/3.5 ml Mini, parfum,
Launch date: January 1993

Halston

Pictured: 2 new minis male/woman for the Halston perfume.

Dilys by Laura Ashley

Pictured: Dilys by Laura Ashley Mini Perfume. Edp. 5 ml/.17 fl oz
Launched 1991? That is when the mini dates from.

Diva by Ungaro

Pictured: Mini perfume bottle of Diva by Ungaro, 7.5 ml/1/4 fl oz. Edt.

Launched 1983

Paloma Picasso

Yes, she is related to that Picasso. She's the youngest daughter of the famed painter Pablo Picasso.

Paloma Picasso (1984)

Paloma Picasso

Pictured: Paloma Picasso. Parfum, 0.17 fl oz/5 ml.

Launched in 1984. Said to be inspired by a pair of black palm wood earrings favored by Paloma Picasso. A similar bottle, sized 0.25 fl oz, houeses the eau de toilette.

Detchema by Revillon

Pictured: Vintage mini bottle of Detchema by Revillon.

This perfume was said to be a favorite of Maria Callas, famed opera singer and one of the most glamorous women to live.