A CENTURY OF FAMOUS FRAGRANCES

1910s 

Despite its overall sense of melancholy, Guerlain L’Heure Bleue which was released in 1912, is still in production almost 100 years later. Warm and sensual, this layered floral fragrance with vanilla notes paved the way not only for scent, but for bottle design, with its hollow, heart-shaped stopper. (credit: Guerlain)




1920s Chanel No 5:

Chanel No 5 is the most popular fragrance on the planet, and with good reason. During its development, the perfume industry released a chemical compound called aldehyde which highlights the top notes and allows for more seamless pairings of florals and earthier scents. Since 1921, Chanel No 5 has become the best selling perfume in the world. (credit: Chanel)

1930s Jean Patou's Joy:

Although Joy was not Jean Patou’s first fragrance on the market, it has had great success and remains not only in production, but one of the most expensive perfumes in the world. Released in 1929, it’s success blossomed in the 1930s and remains iconic in the world of fragrance. (credit: Jean Patou)

1940s Eveving in Paris :

Experiencing a renaissance in North America, Bourjois is not only a cosmetics giant, but the company behind on of the best selling fragrances in the 1940s, Evening in Paris. The fragrance, heady with notes of bergamot and violet, hit the shelves in 1928, but saw it commercial success actualized in wartime. (credit: Bourjois)

1950s Miss Dior :

Miss Dior by Christian Dior, released in the 1947, was what launched the fragrance and cosmetic arm of this fashion house titan. The scent was “refreshing, woodsy, mossy” with a blend of rose, sage and gardenia, and the restructuring of the company, changed the face of Dior forever. (credit: Christian Dior)

1970s Charlie by Revlon:

In 1973, the perfume industry was revolutionized by the smart and snappy “Charlie” woman thanks to Revlon. The first woman to appear in a perfume ad in pants, the perfume appealed to a younger more independent woman and in one year, the perfume grossed over $500 million dollars. (credit: Revlon)

1980s Poison by Christian Dior:

Much debated, loved and hated, Christian Dior’s Poison was released in 1985. It’s scent is a mix of spice and floral, with top notes if coriander and carnation. And despite those that loathe the scent, it helped define perfumes of that decade with their brash pronouncements and firm fashions. (credit: Christian Dior)

1990s CK One:

One of the first unisex scents on the market, CK1 by Calvin Klein was representative of a generation. Post-recession and heady days of the 80s, it embodied a cleaner way of living — streamlined, minimalist and perfectly 1990s. (credit: Calvin Klein)

2000s Tresor by Lancome:

Lancôme has a strong history in the world of perfumeries. In 1935, the brand was launched with five fragrances and the luxury beauty brand hasn’t looked back. Relaunched in 1990, Tresor took the first decade of the new millennium by storm with it’s mix of floral and oriental notes apricot, amber, musk and lilac. (credit: Lancome)

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