Mechant Mais Charmant by Jaytho c1927

This small bottle was originally designed and produced by René Lalique for Jaytho, the signature perfume brand of the Jay Thorpe department store. Production began in 1927, and it is listed in the Lalique catalog raisonné as the "JAYTHO - 2" model. The bottle is also known as the "Méchant Mais Charmant" bottle, named after one of the two perfumes it was designed to hold. The phrase "Méchant Mais Charmant" translates to "naughty but charming" in French, reflecting the playful and alluring nature of the scent.

Crafted from colorless, mold-blown glass, the bottle is partially frosted with sepia patination, enhancing its elegant appearance. The design features stylized tulip and leaf decorations, with the name Jaytho subtly molded into one of the lower leaves. Each bottle is topped with a tulip-shaped glass stopper that complements the overall aesthetic. Designed to hold parfum, these bottles were produced in two sizes: approximately 7.5 cm and 10 cm. The base of each bottle is marked with the signature "R. Lalique France," signifying its authenticity.

Non-Lalique bottles of similar design but lesser quality also exist. These can be distinguished by the absence of the "R. Lalique France" signature, bearing instead inscriptions like "Made in France" or "Bottle Made in France" on the base. The origins of these non-Lalique bottles remain unknown, but they are slightly larger, measuring 15 cm and 12.5 cm. The quality and craftsmanship of these imitations do not match the high standards of the original Lalique creations.

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Bouquet de Faunes by Guerlain c1922

 Bouquet de Faunes by Guerlain: Created in 1922 by Jacques Guerlain. Originally created to perfume furs.

Fragrance Composition:

So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women dominated with leather and musk notes. The original color of the parfum was tinted green, probably with chlorophyll which was a common perfume tinting dye at the time. Today, you will find that the perfume will have aged into a deep brown color over the years due to the natural oxidization of the ingredients, namely vanilla. If it still retains its green shade, it is most likely a factice (dummy bottle) filled with colored water, so buyer beware.

• Top notes:  neroli, suede, jasmine 
• Middle notes: bouvardia, orris, marjoram, rose, amber, carnation
• Base notes: musk, vanilla, tonka bean

The Pharmaceutical Era, 1924:

"A new odor, called Bouquet de Faunes is being announced. It seems that M. Guerlain was strolling one morning in the gardens of the Tuilleries and he came upon the famous statue of the faun with flowers grouped about its base. The grace of the faun standing in a bed of flowers and the sweet odors of the blossoms fresh upon the morning air were inspiration enough for this.This extract is sold in beautiful bottles made by the versatile Lalique, each bearing in four places the face of the faun."

 

Bottles:

Presented in the Bouquet de Faunes frosted flacon (parfum) by René Lalique et Cie. It was the ONLY flacon produced by Lalique for Guerlain.

Garden & Home Builder,Volume 46, 1928:

"Bouquet de Faunes from Guerlain is an odor of elegance in a frosted vase."

The Flacon Lalique was used from 1925 to 1963 and was created by Rene Lalique to only hold extraits of Bouquet de Faunes and Jasmin. The Neo-Classical maiden’s face on the front of the bottle is derived from the decoration on the entryway of the Guerlain boutique at 68 Avenue Champs-Elysées, Paris, France. One of the masks has the name "Guerlain Paris" molded underneath it.

• 80ml/2.7 oz - 9.7cm/3.82" (1925-1963) 
• 125ml/4.2 oz - 11cm/4.33" (1925-1958) 
• 250ml/8.4 oz - 13.5cm/5,.31" (1925-1960) 
• 1925-1940: 1st version with waves (whirlwinds) just below neck 
• 1940-1963: 2nd flat version without waves (whirlwinds), marked "Made in France" on the foot

Grace by D'Orsay c1914

Grâce d'Orsay 12 centimeters tall overall rectangular bottle with triangle center section and a highly stylized shoulder design elements the entire presentation combining parts of both the passing art nouveau and the coming art deco style. D'Orsay Circa 1914 France. 

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Lalique de Lalique Les Amoureux Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c1997

This perfume presentation was issued by Lalique in 1997 and is known as “Les Amoureux” (the lovers). The bottle is heart shaped and is fitted with a frosted crystal stopper of an amorous couple embracing.

Bottle holds Lalique de Lalique parfum. The large bottle holds 60ml.

Ondines Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c1998

Limited Edition. holds 4.5ml of pure parfum Lalique de Lalique.

Le Jour et Nuit by Parfums Lalique c1999

Limited Edition, the mini bottle holds 4.5ml of pure parfum Lalique de Lalique, Lalique's first fragrance. The large bottle holds 50ml.

Lalique de Lalique Deux Coeurs Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c2004

Lalique de Lalique Collectible Crystal Flacon - 2004 Limited Edition "Deux Coeurs".

Lalique de Lalique Le Nu Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c1996

Model name: Le Nu
Designer: Marie-Claude Lalique
Bottle type: commercial
Introduced: 1996
Status: limited edition
Fragrance: Lalique by Lalique
Concentration: parfum/extrait
Capacity: 90ml/3 fl oz

Lalique de Lalique Papillon Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c2003

Model name: Papillon (Butterfly)
Designer: Marie-Claude Lalique
Bottle type: commercial
Introduced: 2003
Status: limited edition
Fragrance: Lalique by Lalique
Concentration: parfum/extrait
Capacity: Bottle came in two sizes: 5ml/0.17 fl oz mini and 60ml/2 oz

Le Songe Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c2005

• Model name: Le Songe
• Designer: Marie-Claude Lalique
• Bottle type: commercial
• Introduced: 2005
• Status: limited edition
• Fragrance: Lalique by Lalique
• Concentration: parfum/extrait
• Capacity: 100ml/3.3 fl oz

The bottle held the perfume Lalique de Lalique, also known as Parfum Lalique. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1992, it is classified as a crisp fruity floral-oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: pear, Chinese gardenia, wild blackberry, blackcurrant leaf and Sicilian mandarin
• Middle notes: iris, Tunisian orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, magnolia, Bulgarian rose, peony, wallflower
• Base notes: Mysore sandalwood, cedar, Yugoslavian oak moss, vanilla, Tibetan musk and amber

Les Elfes Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c2002

Lalique de Lalique Collectible Crystal Flacon - 2002 Limited Edition "Les Elfes".

Lalique de Lalique Les Sirenes Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c2001

Lalique Les Sirenes Flacon Collection 2001 Edition.

Jamerose by Vigny c1919

The perfume bottle designed by René Lalique for Jamerose by Vigny, circa 1919, stands out as a quintessential example of Lalique's mastery in glass artistry during the Art Deco period. Standing at 4.72 inches (12 cm) tall, the bottle features a distinctive barrel-shaped body adorned with twelve vertical relief ribs that enhance its tactile appeal. The neck of the bottle is elegantly detailed with a beaded frieze, leading up to a conical, ribbed stopper that adds a harmonious balance to the overall design.

Embodying Lalique's trademark craftsmanship, the bottle is signed "R. Lalique" discreetly under its base, marking it as an authentic piece from Lalique's studio. It is complemented by its original cylindrical box adorned with floral decorations, proudly labeled "Vigny Paris," showcasing the luxurious presentation typical of perfumes from that era. The ensemble is further enriched by the original enameled decanter tag, providing a glimpse into the meticulous attention to detail that characterized Lalique's collaborations with prestigious perfume houses like Vigny. This piece not only exemplifies Lalique's technical finesse but also embodies the sophistication and elegance of early 20th-century perfume design.

Sylphide by Lalique c2000

" SYLPHIDE "

‘Luminous, sparkling wings silently unfold, revealing a myriad of shimmering colours like a woman-butterfly taking flight. They evoke elegance and sensuality and suggest a hint of hidden fragrances’

Lalique de Lalique Les Muses Collector Flacon by Parfums Lalique c1994

• Model name: Les Muses
• Bottle type: commercial
• Introduced: 1994
• Status: limited edition
• Fragrance: Lalique by Lalique
• Concentration: parfum/extrait
• Capacity: 60ml/2 fl oz

Chose Promise by Fioret c1924

Chose Promise by Fioret c1924

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Tresor de la Mer by Lalique for Saks Fifth Avenue c1936

In 1939, Saks Fifth Avenue celebrated the 50th anniversary of the opening of their department store, which had opened in 1889. To herald this achievement, in 1936, they commissioned a special perfume bottle to be created by master craftsman, Rene Lalique.


Lalique answered the call with a fabulous perfume flacon in the shape of a pearl, hidden inside an giant sea shell box, called the Tresor de la Mer, or Treasure of the Sea.

Rose Rouge by Roger et Gallet c1921

Rose Rouge by Roger et Gallet c1921. Just under 4 and 1/2 inches tall with vertical strips of rose decoration and matching stopper selling along with the original box.

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Pressed glass bottle molded, each corner is decorated with a semi of stylized roses. Stopper with floral decoration. H 11 cm

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Ganika by D'Orsay c1923

Ganika by D'Orsay c1923.

René Lalique (French 1860-1945) FÉE / GANIKA SCENT BOTTLE, D'ORSAY - 27 designed 1923 clear, frosted and black stained moulded RL (8.5cm (3 3/8in ) high)

photo by Drouot

Fleurs Vives by Volnay c1920

Fleurs Vives by Volnay c1920-1925. R. LALIQUE clear glass, molded stopper. Base molded: R. LALIQUE. Stands 5 inches high (12.7 cm). M p. 951, 10.

Two bottles out of pressed glass moulded of cylindrical form (defect with the collar). Molded signature. One joined there the salt bottle of bath. H 19 cm and 13 cm

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Rose Ambree by D'Orsay c1920

Lalique Perfume Bottle for Rose Ambree by D'Orsay, 7.5 centimeters tall, rectangular body with a thin notched lines design also echoed in the rectangular stopper in original unopened box. Model: D'Orsay-Perfume-17 Circa 1920.

photo from The Collector

Fleurette Bleue by D'Orsay c1919 and Chupaflor by Dralle c1920

Both commercial bottles. Bottle on left is Fleurettes Bleue by Dorsay from 1919. The bottle on the right is Chupaflor by Dralle from 1920.

photo by Drouot

Naiades for Maison Lalique c1912

Naiades purse perfume flacon, measures 5.7 centimeters tall, round glass with a design of the mythical female figures highlighted by brown staining, c1912. Maison Lalique.

 

Un Air Embaume by Rigaud c1914

Originally Posted on March 24, 2010 at 12:10 AM on my original Cleopatra's Boudoir site.

In 1914, Henri Rigaud became sole proprietor of the French perfumerie Veuve Rigaud, whose name then became simply “Rigaud.” For the occasion, he launched the famous perfume “Un Air Embaumé.” (Perfumed Breezes). It was a remarkable success; 30 years after its creation, its users were still faithful to it.

So what does it smell like? This subtle Oriental fragrance of remarkable finesse and distinction is delicate and persistent with a sharp and dry woody note on amber, created by Marius Reboul of Givaudan.

• Top notes: green notes, bitter, sweet
• Heart notes: floral bouquet, creamy notes, powdered almonds
• Base notes: animal musk, warm amber, cedar, orris, vetiver

Un Air Embaume was solely distributed by George Borgfeldt & Co, an importer out of New York. Products available were: rouge, sachet, parfum extract, face powder, toilet water, talcum powder, solid face powder, and a vanity case.

To illustrate the advertisements, the photographer Mady’s portrayed Mlle Fabrice, kneeling respectfully before a perfume bottle, in an image that was particularly evocative of the voluptuous sensation awakened by the fragrance of this exquisite perfume. Other ads relied on an Egyptian beauty or groups of harem girls to lend a bit of the exotic to their 1920s advertisements.

The sumptuous flacon for Un Air Embaume is very distinct and made up of clear and frosted glass, the sides are molded with nudes rising in smoke from perfume burners, the bottle was then decorated with applied sienna colored patina. The bottle was advertised as being manufactured by Lalique, but there is no existing reference to this being made by Lalique in any of the official Lalique literature. The bottle was actually produced in the Bresle valley in France by the Darras Glassworks.

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Exportation halted to the USA by WWII, then resumed exportation in 1947. In 1956, a spray mechanism was added to bottles of Un Air Embaume. The perfume continued to be sold until around 1967 then it was discontinued.


A 1926 advertisement reads:

“To the woman of genuine social distinction, only a very few of perfumes are acceptable. Mong them is Rigaud’s Un Air Embaume, a truly continental fragrance of most intriguing personality…Parfum Un Air Embaume and the various other aids, to loveliness bearing this same scent are all created in Paris, Doubtless you know them. Of course you know from the newspapers that this was the perfume selected to scent the Vanderbilt house at the time of the recent Consuelo Vanderbilt -Earl ET Smith wedding.”

Un Air Embaumé even inspired poets; Elie Brachet wrote:

“(…Dans Un Air Embaumé qui grise, Les jours coulent si tendrement Qu’on croit entendre dans la brise L’amour chanter pieusement.”  

“(…With the heady redolence of Un Air Embaumé Days pass with such tenderness That in the soft breeze one imagines one hears The voice of Amor devoutly singing.”

Dame au Saphir by Arys c1920

Dame au Saphir by Arys c1920, clear glass bottle, frosted, molded glass stopper.