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.

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Marquise D'Auberive by Guerlain c1893

 Marquise D'Auberive by Guerlain c1893. It was named after the character Marquise d'Auberive in Émile Augier's comedy "Les Effrontes" in which was played on stage by Madame Jane Hading in 1893 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The character was also played by Cécile Sorel.

Guerlain created custom fragrance for various nobles, celebrities and royals over the years. The perfume may have been presented to the actress who played the part of the Marquise.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Un Air de Samsara c1995

Un Air de Samsara: launched in 1995.  It was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain as a lighter and fresher version of the successful oriental perfume 'Samara'.




Monday, May 1, 2017

Strange Shalimar Perfume Bottle c1970s

I came across this unusual vintage Shalimar extrait bottle on ebay a few weeks ago and felt it was highly suspect. I have never seen this bottle shape before in any Guerlain advertising and wondered if perhaps it was a well crafted vintage fake or if it was an item made only for sale in the United States or Canada.


The Shalimar label on the bottle is askew and just looks weird. The bottle sits inside of a cardboard insert. There is a weird little sign underneath the bottle of which I have never seen before. There is a price of $35.00 printed on the box where the Ref # (Catalog #) should be.

The price would be about right for the time period for a 1 oz bottle as it was retailing for $30 in 1973 and the price went up to $40 and ounce in 1976.

Why would extrait be housed in this ugly bottle. It appears that it could be used for travel.







Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Muguet Millesime c2016

Muguet Millesime 2016: launched in 2016. Created by Thierry Wasser.

From Guerlain:
"Every year since 2006, the Exclusive Muguet Eau de Toilette by Guerlain blossoms anew on 1st May in a luxurious numbered limited edition..A wonderful gift idea for a loved one."



Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Promenade des Anglais c2016

Promenade des Anglais by Guerlain: launched in 2016 as part of the Les Parisiennes line. Interpreted as "a chic escape in Provence."


Friday, December 11, 2015

Ambre Eternel c2016

Ambre Éternel by Guerlain: to be launched in January 2016. Created by Thierry Wasser as a companion piece to Santal Royal. These are part of a new fragrance series called "Les Absolus d'Orient", a name which Guerlain trademarked on Oct 29, 2015. The next fragrance in this series may be Oud Essentiel, as Guerlain trademarked this name on Dec 1, 2015.








Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Guerlain Bath Salts Bottle c1920s

This 7" tall, clear glass, square shaped bottle was used to hold bath salts. The stopper was molded into the shape of a cup, so that you could precisely measure the amount of recommended salt crystals to be poured into your bath water. Some people have confused this bottle with being an eye wash container and eye bath. The base of the bottle is molded with "Guerlain France Paris".

You can see the exact image shown in a 1924 Park & Tilford advertisement for Guerlain talc and bath salts. The top of the stopper looks kinda funny as the sealing membrane is covering the cup and making it slightly hard to see in the ad. Also, note that in the advertisement, the bath salts were available in only the L'Heure Bleue and Rue de la Paix scents at the time of printing. The frosted glass talcum powder bottle was available in Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, Rue de la Paix and Guerlinade.


Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Vintage 1990s Limited Edition Mitsouko 50ml EDT & Silk Chiffon Handkerchief

Vintage 1990s Limited Edition Mitsouko 50ml Eau de Toilette Spray + Silk Chiffon Handkerchief.

Interesting presentation box in cream with "sponge" type gilded accents. The box has a circular "window" on the front revealing the label on the bottle. Inside the lid of the box is a small slot where the handkerchief is stored.

The silk chiffon handkerchief is printed with the woodcut image usually found on the presentation box for Mitsouko and L'Heure Bleue parfum.

The box is marked "Guerlain Copyright 1995".




images: ebay seller us-sport-mitte

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Le Bol de Savon

Le Bol de Savon, a shaving soap in a bowl is shown below. The piece most likely dates from 1920s-1950s. The lid features a sun with wavy rays. The "bowl" measures 7" in diameter and stands about 3.5" in height. The total weight is about 3 lbs. The soap itself is molded with "Bol de Guerlain Paris". The last photo is the underside of the lid.

In this 1926 advertisement for Guerlain's bath goods, you can see an image of the bol de savon to the right.










all photos of the bol de savon are from ebay sellerfragranceswap

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Opiat Dentifrice de Guerlain c1830

Guerlain unusual pewter pot for opiated toothpaste titled embossed on the cover:
"Opiat Dentifrice de Guerlain Paris Brevete, Each pot must bear this mark filed in the registry."
Marked with the woman flag logo.
1st period 1830




Thursday, September 17, 2015

BEWARE!!! COUNTERFEIT GUERLAIN FRAGRANCES

I hate to break it to you, but Guerlain is being counterfeited. These perfumes are being sold on various websites as "manufacturer's rejects" or "defective" perfumes, they are unboxed and "may have defects".

Also sold as:
  • "sephora dubai"
  • "Dubai AAA"
  • "Gred AAA"
  • "1-1 Copy" 
  • "1:1"
  • "1-1"
  • "1:1 AAA"
  • "1VS1"
  • "Grade AAA"
  • "AAA Quality"
  • "Grade AA"
  • "Grade AAA Replica"
  • "Super AAA"
  •  "Super A"
  • "Super Gred"
  • "5A Gred"
  • "One Drop Perfume"
  • "Original Reject Perfume"
  • "Similarity: 95%-99% Same As Original"
  • "90%LIKE ORIGINAL DUBAI GRED 5A"
Also some wholesaler's of COUNTERFEIT PERFUME TESTERS are describing their goods as follows:
"All perfume ingredients are imported from France. So quality will be much better than other suppliers'. And we put more fragrance capacity into every perfumes and freezing it for a long time, so smell can last for a long time. Normally it can keeps 1-2 days, even some Super AAA quality and 1-1 Copies can last more than 3 days."
This was also found on a counterfeiters site:
"1. What is Is 1VS1 fragrance ?                                              
The best quality copy fragrance!!!
2. What is 1VS1 fragrance?                                      
1VS1 fragrance, of good quality, is similar to the origin and smell 70% - 90% same."



 Here is more from other sites:


"Grade AAA Sephora Dubai | 99% Like Original
Not From China | Not From Indonesia
Odor Remained Up To 8 Hours
Perfume & Bottle - BEST QUALITY in Town"
"Grade AAA Sephora Dubai | 99% Bau Sama Seperti Original
Bukan Perfume China | Bukan Perfume Indonesia
Bau Mampu Bertahan Sehingga 8 Jam
Kualiti Bukan Seperti Di Pasar Malam"

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Magnum Import Perfume Bottles

The Magnum Import Company was an importer from New York who repackaged French perfumes for sale to the American market during the early 1920s.

You can find Magnum bottles with name of Caron, Guerlain, Coty, Grenoville, Rosine, D'Orsay, Roger et Gallet, Houbigant, Dedon

Magnum was wholly independent from these companies.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette c2012

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Toilette by Guerlain: launched in 2012.

From Guerlain:
"I am absolutely essential and utterly irresistible. I am the chic and very glamorous perfumed creation by Guerlain. My fragrance is a fresh and swirling floral lace, embroidered with sparkling fruity notes. My glass showcase is the legendary "heart-shaped" bottle, which has been boldly reinterpreted with a modern touch. Its crystalline transparency, tinged with a delicate, powdery pink, reveals a silhouette of my sophisticated little strapless dress, ready to dance! 


Sunday, June 14, 2015

Ma Petite Robe Noire c2012

For Christmas 2012, Guerlain launched a pretty little trio of options for La Petite Robe Noire, which was freshly reworked that year. Three alternative “little black dresses” are featured on limited-edition bottles, named "Ma Petite Robe Noire."

You were able to choose which of the three dresses matched your or your gift recipient’s taste and have the bottle calligraphed with your name, initials or a secret message.








Monday, June 1, 2015

Mon Exclusif c2015

Mon Exclusif by Guerlain: launched in 2015. Created by Thierry Wasser.

To make a customized fragrance more accessible to those without unlimited purse strings, Guerlain has introduced Mon Exclusif, a fragrance that you can rename yourself.




Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Tacoma Gracilis c1886

Tacoma Gracilis by Guerlain: launched around 1886. Tacoma Gracilis, also known as Tecoma Gracilis, is a tropical creeper with large yellow flowers and small leaves. This variety clings to stone walls and is a hardy plant and grows very sturdily. Tecoma rosea, with pale pink flowers, is one of the hardiest of all Tecomas, and has pretty shiny leaves.

So what does it smell like? I have no published notes on this composition.




The Wenck Perfumes Mfg Co. introduced their Tacoma Bouquet  in 1903.