Thursday, April 21, 2022

Lancome Stylarome Purse Bottle c1960

In 1960, the Lancome Stylarome was introduced. It was a goldtoned purse flacon that came with a small gilt metal funnel for refilling. It could be had filled with Magie, Tresor, Envol, and Fleches d'Or.


Sunday, November 7, 2021

Les Danseur Perfume Presentation c1954

1954 Lancome “Les Danseur” presentation Tresor and Magie in connected perfume bottles, frost glass, brass screw caps with ribbons, foil labels. 4 1/2 in.


Le Sphere Magique

 Cute ball shaped flacon, base is made up of frosted glass molded with eight stars, the words "Lancôme France" are molded into the edge of the glass. The bottle is topped by a gilded brass dome emblazoned with eight stars which hides the inner screw cap and the curved metal foil perfume label. The metal dome twists on and off. The bottle measures about 1 1/2” diameter. It holds 1/4 oz of parfum.



Hobbies, 1961:
 "FRENCH GLASS PURSE SCENT BOTTLE. '.2x5”. Star studded Lalique type glass. Marked on bottom. Lancome, France. $5.50."

La Goutte d'Eau - Teardrop Flacon c1952

In 1952, Lancôme introduced a special perfume bottle called "la Goutte d'Eau", the teardrop, to hold 1/5 oz extraits of Magie and Trésor. It was designed by Georges Delhomme and most likely made by Verreries de Bresle who manufactured most of Lancôme's flacons.


The bottle is made up of polished clear crystal and has a brass screw cap fitted with a loop with a silk ribbon attached, which can be removed so that the bottle could be suspended from a necklace, pin or chatelaine.  The bottle measures 3 3/4″ in length x 1 5/8″ wide.  The brass screw cap will be engraved with "Lancôme" and either "Magie", "Peu Etre" or "Trésor".




Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Jumelles Perfume Presentation c1952

In 1952,  Lancome released its "Jumelles" presentation as a limited edition perfume. The presentation set was designed by Georges Delhomme. The set included a pair of frosted, fluted glass bottles that interlock to form an X shape for a unique display. Each bottle measures 4" long x 1" diameter and are fitted with gilded brass screw caps and gilded foil paper labels. 

The pair of bottles are held together with a pink satin ribbon tied around their necks. The presentation is housed in an oval paperboard gift box decorated with an Asian flair. The set could be found with Lancome's popular scents at the time: Magie, Tropiques or Tresor.

 

Monday, November 25, 2019

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Collection Rouge Now or Never c1998

Collection Rouge Now or Never by Lancome: launched in 1998 as a limited edition fragrance for the fall season and to coincide with Lancome's "Life in Red" collection of cosmetics. Created by perfumer Christian Mathieu and makeup artist Fred Farrugia.


Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Qui Sait? by Lancome c1946

Qui Sait? by Lancome: launched in 1937. Created by Armand Petitjean.

Peut-Être ("Perhaps" in French) became Qui Sait ("Who Knows" in French) in 1956, however I have found publications dating to as early as 1946 using the name Qui Sait (US Patent Office info). The reason for the name change is that it would be easier for Americans to pronounce.

The name Qui Sait was used previously by another French perfumer, Lournay in 1925.


Thursday, October 15, 2015

Révolte by Lancome c1936

Révolte by Lancome: launched in 1936. The name means "Uprising" in French, and was originally a perfume for men, but soon, women were taken to wearing it. Reportedly, the name was unpopular in South and Central America as it translated to "anarchy" and "revolution".

It's name was changed to Leather in 1939 as the name Revolt was being used by another company in South America. The perfume was slightly improved, created by Armand Petitjean.

The fragrance was also rebottled into a new bottle.