F. Millot Crêpe de Chine (Jean Desprez) 1925 “A Pivotal Chypre”
The Osmothèque’s founder Jean Kerléo has credited F. Millot Crêpe de Chine, a pivotal chypre, as being the first perfume in their archive.
Vintage Lanvin Crescendo (André Fraysse) 1965 (or 1958): Golden Moment
Some reviewers perceive Lanvin Crescendo by Andre Fraysse as masterpiece, while others don’t feel its worth the effort to seek out
Vintage Rumeur de Lanvin (André Fraysse) 1934 + Fragrant Unicorn Giveaway
Vintage1934 Rumeur de Lanvin, composed by André Fraysse – who created perfumes for the House of Lanvin is an aromatic mystery.
Vintage Perfume Review: Fête de Molyneux (Suzanne Mabereau) 1962 “La Grande Dame”
Vintage 1962 Fête de Molyneux is splendidly erotic: ripe as the ripest peach and plum, as indolic and bewitching as its blooms and civet cat.
Vintage D’Orsay Fantastique Review (1953) “Chypre Seduction”
Vintage D’Orsay Fantastique opens with bitter greens, bergamot and soft spices that give a classic chypre feel. Civet and musk add carnality
Chanel Coco, Givenchy Ysatis, and Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso + 3 perfumes from 1984 you should be wearing giveaway
The year 1984 in fragrance proved to be outstanding: Chanel Coco, Givenchy Ysatis, and Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso went on to become iconic